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Women's Masaail

261 answers. Every one links back to its page or issue on themajlis.co.za.

Is surrogacy permissible?

Surrogacy is haraam. There is no scope for its permissibility in Islam.

The Majlis Vol 25 No 08, p.4

Many widows and divorcees are suffering.

The plight of numerous women is truly pitiable. Those relatives on whom it is Waajib to support the women totally abandon their obligation. The Shariah has made it Waajib firstly…

The Majlis Vol 25 No 11, p.4

Should women also become bay't to a sheikh?

In today's time it is extremely dangerous for women to take bay't. The so-called 'sheikhs' of today are scoundrels who prey on vulnerable women. We are aware of many cases of…

The Majlis Vol 25 No 11, p.5

From what age should a girl observe purdah?

Purdah should begin at an early age. A girl should adopt purdah from the age of six or seven years. A woman should maintain purdah for ten-year old boy.

The Majlis Vol 25 No 11, p.12