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Women Guidance
Show all fatawaWhat should a Husband do if his Wife is suffering from vaginismus?
My wife does not allow me to have sexual relations with her. She says that she is suffering from vaginismus, a condition which makes sexual intercourse impossible or extremely painful for the woman. I…
Can a husband go into the labour room with his wife?
Can a husband go into labour room with his wife? Meaning at the hospital where birth is given to children, when his wife is due to give birth.
Can I listen to naat/nasheeds during child birth?
During childbirth is it permissible to listen to na’at (poetry in praise of the Messenger of Allah)? Also, tell me of such litanies that when recited will lessen the pain of labour and make childbirth…
What is the Islamic ruling on abortion due to rape?
What does Islam say about abortion? If the foetus was formed as a result of rape, and the family does not agree to the birth of the child, then can it be aborted?
I am a newly-wed, my in-laws don’t want me to keep friends or visit my Parents. Please help.
I am newly married and trying to understand my role as a wife, daughter and daughter in law. I have a few questions. Basically, my husband’s parents are in that mentality that a daughter in law should…
Do I pay fidyah for the fasts I missed due to pregnancy?
There are some outstanding fasts from the previous Ramadan due upon me because I was pregnant. There were 20 fasts outstanding, of which I kept 3 and there are now 17 left. Can I pay the fidyah for…
Should Women who are on their Periods, eat publicly or privately during Ramadan?
Should those women who are in their menstrual period during Ramadan and hence cannot fast, eat openly or secretly?
Can I perform wudu wearing eye-liner?
Is wudu valid for someone who performs it when she has an eye liner applied?
Can a woman travel alone to perform Hajj or Umrah without a Mahram?
Case: I am working in Saudi Arabia and for ‘Umrah I want to bring my mother here. My father and mother are not together; will my mother need a Mahram to travel here from another country? Also, is it…
I have nose and ear piercings, do I take extra caution when performing the ghusl bath?
What do the ‘ulamā say regarding the piercings a woman has for jewellery in her ears and nose, is it necessary for her to pour water into them during a fard ghusl (an obligatory bath)?
Till what age can a mother breastfeed her child?
Until what age can a mother breastfeed her child? Are there any exceptions?
Can I attend a Mawlid gathering in the Masjid if I am on my menstruation cycle (periods)?
What do the noble ulamā say regarding a woman who is in her monthly cycle of bleeding (hayd) is she permitted to enter a Masjid to attend a Mawlid gathering? Question received from: Naheem (England)
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