Our house windows overlook the neighbour's yard.
No, it is not permissible. Raise your boundary walls to prevent looking into the neighbour's premises. It is un-Islamic to have windows positioned in such a way that the privacy…
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A man gave his wife three Talaaqs during the state of 'cryptic pregnancy'.
It matters not how long the pregnancy endures. The woman will remain in Iddat until delivery. If she is unaware and even if medical tests cannot determine pregnancy, then obviously…
A shaykh says that it is permissible for a woman to go on a journey without a mahram male.
The opinion of the shaykh is shaitaaniyat. It is haraam for a woman to undertake any kind of journey without a mahram. Allah's Curse settles on her.
What are the reasons for the prohibition of driving for women?
Whatever the reasons may be for the prohibition, it is not permissible for a female to drive. We have to obey the commands of the Shariah even if we do not know or do not…
Is it permissible for women to do their shopping in malls?
In view of the total evil environment of malls, it is not permissible for females to go do their shopping. In fact, men may go only as a last resort.
Should a Muslim woman cover her hair in the presence of her non-Muslim sisters?
Yes, the Muslim woman has to cover her hair and arms in front of her non-Muslim sister.
Please comment on the claims made by certain bodies that intermingling of sexes is permissible.
There is no scope for mixing between men and women. If one is cast into such a situation, one has to incumbently endeavour to avoid the opposite sex, and not freely engage with…
Is it permissible for the wife to wear lady's T-shirts at home?
Any dress which resembles male dress may not be worn by a woman even if she is alone in the house. 'Ladies' t-shirts is almost the same as men's tshirts.
My father married a woman who has sons.
Purdah for you and your sisters is Waajib for the sons of your father's wife.
Is it permissible for husband and wife to eat in a restaurant and take a walk in a park?
Any outdoor activity in conflict with the Shariah is haraam. It is not permissible to go to restaurants and such places where there are men and women mixing. If you are in the park…
Until when is a father responsible for the maintenance of his daughters?
The father is responsible for the maintenance of his daughters until marriage or until death if they are not married. It is not permissible for a woman to leave the home precincts…
Male ustaadhs are not supposed to be joking around with female students, asking them personal questions even if there is a curtain separating them.
It is haraam for male teachers to teach females even if there is a separating screen. The screen does not prevent them from amorous and immoral conduct with the girls. Practical…
Are eyelash extensions permissible?
Eyelash extensions are not permissible. Such items of deception are haraam. These are artefacts of shaitaan.
Also a woman is in her 60's but her skin is sagging and she looks extremely old.
The skin-lifting procedure is haraam. This is also a shaitaani act. The Qur'aan Majeed describes such interference with the natural growth and appearance as acts of shaitaan. Old…
A woman owned several properties.
The agreement is baatil (baseless / null and void). Whatever money a parent gives to his / her children during his / her lifetime is never part of inheritance. According to the…
Is it permissible for a woman to wear pants?
If the pants are female pants, not male pants, then it is meritorious to wear it under the long dress.
Someone asked me to make dua for his wife to be successful in her driving test to get a driving licence.
It is haraam to make dua for a haraam act. Driving for women is haraam. Making dua for a sin is tantamount to kufr. It is like reciting Bismillaah when eating pork.
I have been told that it is permissible for women in a western country to work to earn a living.
Whether it is a western or and eastern country, it is not permissible for women to leave the home to work in the public domain even with the permission of the father, brother, or…
If the husband forces the woman to work, will she be sinful?
Yes, she will be sinful. She is not supposed to obey his haraam instructions. The husband has no right to force the woman to leave the home and work or to even force her to earn…
As a daughter-in-law I am expected to serve the friends and relatives of my in-laws when they visit our home.
It is not at all permissible to serve the mixed gathering of family guests / relatives / friends. It is haraam. Your obligation is to obey the commands and teaching of Allah's Deen…