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Rulings on worship, marriage and divorce, business, food and everyday life — answered by Mufti Qasim Zia and the scholars of Akhuwat-e-Islami. 890 answers so far.
Women Guidance
Show all fatawaCan a woman do threading or shape her eyebrows?
Could you please advise if threading the eyebrows or hair on the face is allowed in Islam?
Is the ghusl for a man and woman the same?
I would like to know the proper way of performing ghusl for females and in which situations is ghusl necessary.
Are women allowed to use metal (razor/scissor) on their body to remove hair?
I have always been told women are not allowed to use metal on the body. So my question is; are women allowed to use metal (razors/scissors) on their body as some people say if you use it then your…
Can I pray Salah whilst wearing makeup?
Is it permissible for women to pray whilst wearing makeup that does not contain alcoholic substances?
Can women shave unwanted hair under the armpits?
Can women use razors to remove dirty hair i.e under their armpits?
As a woman what part of my body must I cover in front of other women?
What is the woman’s awrah in front of other women? Is it the same in front of non-Muslim women? And can a woman be touched around her navel area by another woman?
Can women pray at the Mosque?
Are women allowed in the Masjid to pray Jum’ah, attend an event or pray in congregation?
I am a Nurse, can I look after and examine male patients?
Currently, I’m a Muslimah studying Nursing at University. Whilst on placement (training) at hospital, I’m caring for both male and female patients. Many elderly patients are unable to look after…
Does breastfeeding nullify Wudu?
Does breastfeeding nullify a woman’s wudu / ablution?
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