Family, Women & Children · Subtopic
Purdah & Mahrams
311 fatawa from 6 South African Darul Iftas on Purdah & Mahrams, part of Family, Women & Children. Newest first; every fatwa links to the page where its Darul Ifta published it.
Subtopics are grouped from each Darul Ifta’s own categories and the fatwa titles, so the count is approximate.
By Darul Ifta
Purdah & Mahrams fatawa — page 7 of 8
- Mufti Online29 Sep 2014
Making purda from strangers
My mum is 65 years old, very sick at home. My dad just passed away. Must my mum wear parda in her house if people come to visit?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online20 Sep 2014
Travelling without a mahram
I live in China and I have to work here till February next year insha Allah. My wife is pregnant and its becoming difficult for her to manage here…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Jamiat KZN17 Sep 2014
Using a Sheikh as a Mahram for Haj
There is a certain sheikh who is saying that he is a Mahram for the elderly women and he will be the Mahram of those women who intend going for Hajj…
Mufti Suhail Tarmahomed - Mufti Online23 Aug 2014
Wearing purda during iddat
When in iddah, when you have been given a talaaq, is it also compulsory to wear pardah?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online11 Jun 2014
Purdah in Ihraam
My mother requests a fatwa to show some women regarding the purdah in ihram, explaining: 1. The cloth should not touch the face 2. Purdah has to be…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online1 Jun 2014
Purdah
Please explain me about purda (hijab). Can women open their faces in front of any man? What is the actual order of Allah Ta'ala regarding purda…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online24 May 2014
Women concealing themselves from non mahrams
I have heard that there are two types of Hijab; one that covers the entire body except for the eyes and the other that covers the entire body except…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online21 May 2014
Wearing the cap purdah in ihraam
If wearing the cap purdah in ihraam is difficult, should a woman wear the normal purdah or not wear any? Some are of the opinion of wearing the…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online21 May 2014
The satr of a woman before non-mahrams
What amount of a woman's body is fardh for her to cover in the presence of non-mahrams?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online11 May 2014
Should old women make purdah?
Is it wajib for old women to cover their faces (through niqab), or does this obligation only exist for young and middle-aged women?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online19 Mar 2014
Satr of a woman before mahrams and non-mahrams
1. What is the satr of a woman in front of her mahrams and non-mahrams? 2. Is it permissible for a woman to wear short sleeve clothing in front of…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online23 Feb 2014
Husband being over friendly with na mahram women
Am I wrong to feel hurt and upset when my husband who claims to be innocent at home is over friendly when meeting female family members or friends…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online28 Jan 2014
Going to a male gynaecologist
Is it permissible for a lady to go to a male gynaecologist? (when females are available) We have heard some people say that some mufti has said it…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Jamiat KZN19 Nov 2013
Mother serving as a Mahram for her daughter?
Q. I am married and live with my mother and sister.One Alim said that my mother will be a Mahram for my sister if we all have to travel together. Is…
- Mufti Online7 Nov 2013
Wearing purdah and going for Jamaat
Is covering face fardh on women or just wearing burkha which covers the whole body except hands, feet and face suffice? Is going for jamaat for…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online6 Oct 2013
Performing Salaah in jamaat with a na-mahram man
I wanted to know a couple of things concerning the validation of prayer. If a man and a woman are in a haraam relationship (adultery), can he lead…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online2 Oct 2013
Hijaab
I have been married for 10 years now. My husband had been living in ... for the past 25 years and I joined him here after marriage. When I came…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online30 Sep 2013
Women wearing lipstick, eye-liner, etc. when leaving the home
Is there any specific ayah or Hadith that says a woman cannot leave her home wearing make up like lipstick , eyeliner, etc?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam27 Sep 2013
Can a woman take help from a non-mahram man when there is a medical emergency?
I am a working muslim woman who is wearing the face veil. in our office we are just two people(a man & myself) that have 2 seperate offices. My…
Bilal Mohammad - Mufti Online21 Sep 2013
Performing umrah with purdah
My wife did umrah with her niqab on (not the one with the cap portruding but the regular). What should be done now? Someone says that if you did…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online10 Jun 2013
Travelling without a mahram
I have to travel with two female friends about 3 hours from Melbourne. My husband has given me permission to go and I will not be spending the night…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Jamiat KZN11 Mar 2013
Female going for Umrah without a Mahram
Q. Can a woman of over 50 who does not have a Mahram available travel for Umrah alone.
Mufti Suhail Tarmahomed - Jamiat KZN1 Feb 2013
Female travelling without a Mahram?
Q. Is it permissible for a married woman to accompany (with / without husband’s permission) a disabled, wheelchair-bound single female friend on a…
Mufti Suhail Tarmahomed - Mufti Online17 Jan 2013
Husband speaking to ghair mahram women
My husband has a habit of calling his friends (girls). I don't like ths thing and he is totally addicted to calling them and talking to them for a…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online15 Jan 2013
Status of wearing niqaab in Islam
What is the status of wearing niqaab in Islam? If a man knows that he will save himself from falling into sin, does he still have to observe purdah…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam24 Dec 2012
What is the ruling for news sites that have ads of ghairmahram women?
Is it permissible to watch news websites on the internet? There are so many ads displaying ghairmahram while reading news. So is it permissible to…
- Ask Imaam24 Nov 2012
Why is it impermissible for women to wear perfume in front of ghayr-mahrams and not for men?
Why is impermissable for a women to wear perfume in front of ghair mehrams but not for men?
Sohail ibn Arif - Mufti Online26 Sep 2012
Women traveling without a mahram
Please inform me of the punishment if a women travels without a mahram.
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online18 Sep 2012
Rules regarding wearing Hijaab
What are rules regarding wearing Hijaab? Can a woman in Hijaab look at other men? Can a woman in Hijaab drive and on the highway or road be…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online17 Sep 2012
Purdah for Father-in-law and Brother-in-law
Which part of a female's body can be uncovered in front of the father-in-law and brother-in-law (the brother of her husband)? Can she expose before…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Jamiat KZN6 Sep 2012
Are my wife’s sisters mahram?
Q. Are my wife’s sisters my mehram or not? How can I interact with them i.e. Hugs, kisses etc.
- Mufti Online4 Sep 2012
Taking a lift with Ladies
Is it permissible for a na mahram man to take a lift with two ladies (He will be alone with them in the car)? The reason he is taking a lift is…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online15 May 2012
Respect for Angels
To what extent should women use their hijab when their husband or others are performing an act of worship in their rooms ?In other words how much of…
- Mufti Online8 May 2012
Male and female cousins hugging and interacting casually
Is it permissible for male and female cousins to hug each other and be casual with each other? In many families, I notice male and female cousins…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online8 May 2012
Wearing Niqaab
Can a muslim sister at the age of 45 suddenly decide she wants to wear niqab for her remaining years? During all her past years, she wore hijab…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online6 Mar 2012
Donning the cap-purdah in the state of ihraam
What is the Shar’ee ruling with regards to a woman who covers her face in the state of ihraam?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online18 Feb 2012
Niqaab (Purdah)
Is the wearing of niqaab fardh?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Jamiat KZN16 Jan 2012
Am I a Mahram to my Nani’s (maternal grandmother’s) sister?
Q. Am I a Mahram to my Nani’s (maternal grandmother’s) sister?
Mufti Suhail Tarmahomed - Ask Imaam9 Jul 2011
I would like to know if a womens voice is purdah? If so what is your view of females broadcasting on radio? Is this permissible?
I would like to know if a womens voice is purdah? If so what is your view of females broadcasting on radio? Is this permissible?
Mawlana Ali bin Cassim - Jamiat KZN27 May 2011
Rules of Purdah (segregation) in Adoption
We wish to adopt a girl. Our concern is that once the child grows up, will she have to make purda from the menfolk in the home? Also, can the…
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