Family, Women & Children · Subtopic
Women’s Issues & Work
2,832 fatawa from 8 South African Darul Iftas on Women’s Issues & Work, 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.
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Women’s Issues & Work fatawa — page 1 of 71
- Mufti Online8 Oct 2026
The position and rewards of women in deen
There is an Islamic page on facebook. When I joined this page, I came to know that there are men who insult women based on some Ahaadith. Again and…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Jamiat KZN7 Oct 2026
Is Separate Accommodation Enough Without Privacy?
To my understanding, a wife has the right to separate accommodation on account of privacy. If her in-laws have unrestricted access to her home, she…
Mufti Muhammed Hamza Farooqui - Mufti Online6 Oct 2026
Woman riding an electric bike
Can women wearing full abaya, niqab and gloves, drive an electric bike? As otherwise she needs to book a ride everytime to visit a hospital, go for…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online6 Oct 2026
Woman keeping students at her home to earn an income
A couple used to host students studying as an income, where the students stay in the house and a cooked meal is provided and a place to sleep. The…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Jamiat KZN6 Oct 2026
Is it permissible to issue Talaaq to a woman who is pregnant or just after she gives birth?
Is it permissible to issue Talaaq to a woman who is pregnant or just after she gives birth and from when is the Iddah started and calculated?
Mufti Muhammed Hamza Farooqui - Mufti Online20 Sep 2026
Child being fed with porridge made from breast milk
Porridge was made from breast milk of a certain woman and another child (under 2 yrs) happened to eat that same porridge. The second baby who the…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online20 Sep 2026
Woman wearing transparent burqas
I just recently realised that some of my burkas, when I hold up 1 layer to the light then you can see my hand through the fabric, but with 2 layers…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online8 Sep 2026
Taking one's elderly mother to one's home to sit in iddat
My mother is 78 years old. My father passed away today. Due to her old age and not being well, it is almost impossible for us to take her to our…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online30 Aug 2026
Woman in haidh waking up for tahajjud
Should a woman wake up for tahajjud during her haidh?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online12 Aug 2026
Woman wearing clothing with designs within the home
I'm okay with wearing simple clothing without designs but my family could be unaccepting towards not wearing the many clothes I have at home, which…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ibn Masood12 Aug 2026
Women Becoming Firearm Savvy
Considering our living conditions in South Africa, should women learn how to use a firearm?
Mufti Abdul Kader Fazlani - Jamiat KZN11 Aug 2026
Their Heads Will Be Like The Swaying Humps Of Bactrian Camels
I would like to find out with regard to the ruling of the scarf of a woman? We understand that it must not resemble the hump of a camel but what…
- Mufti Online10 Aug 2026
Eid Salaah for a woman
If a woman does not go to the Eidgah or masajid for the Eid salaah, does she perform the eid salaah at home or does she read any 2 rakaats of nafl…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Jamiat KZN5 Aug 2026
Status of a non-Muslim marriage if the wife accepts Islam?
Q. We live in Russia and I have accepted Islam but my husband has not yet said he is a Muslim. Is my marriage valid and can I marry another man?
Mufti Suhail Tarmahomed - Mufti Online1 Aug 2026
Meaning of men being made in charge of women
Is man superior to woman in this world and the next (Akhirah)?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Jamiat KZN29 Jul 2026
Can a woman perform Fard Ghusl without undoing her braids?
I have been told that a woman does not need to undo her braids when performing Ghusl. Is this correct? Does the same ruling apply to a bun or…
Mufti Muhammed Hamza Farooqui - Mufti Online21 Jul 2026
Woman performing salaah with her niqaab on if she is in public
Is it permissible for a woman to perform salaah with her niqaab on if she is in public?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Camperdown20 Jul 2026
Spotting Blood in Menopause
I am 54 years old, (Gregorian years) Mufti Sb. I started spotting this morning at fajr time, haven’t had a period for 2 years since im in…
Abdour-Rahmaan Lim Voon Heek - Mufti Online15 Jul 2026
Validity of the Qadha Fast kept during the fifteen day tuhr period
During the 15 days (Paak days) you keep a Qadha fast then notice spotting (marking the beginning of cycle but not the start of it) will the Qadhaa…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online15 Jul 2026
Woman in haidh entering into ihraam and delaying the umrah
I'm currently in Madinah and my period started last night (Friday). My period lasts for 10 ten days. That has always been my habit. We leave for…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online12 Jul 2026
Woman listening to the Quraan while menstruating
Can a woman listen to the Quraan while menstruating?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Camperdown9 Jul 2026
Can a women comb her hair in iddah [iddah of third talaq]?
Assalamualaykum Please assist with the following questions: 1) is the iddah for talaq and khula the same? 2) Can a women comb her hair in iddah…
Baba Abu Bakr - Mufti Online2 Jul 2026
Ruling when a woman bleeds before a complete 15 day clean period from her last haidh
My wife has the following questions and I would greatly appreciate if you could assist me with a response. 1. With regards to haidh, if bleeding…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online20 Jun 2026
Woman attending a females-only university
A scholar says that it would be permissible for a woman to attend a females-only university. Is what the scholar said correct?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Camperdown17 Jun 2026
Razor Blade to Remove Pubic Hair
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته Is it permissible for a female to use a razor blade to remove her pubic hair?
Baba Abu Bakr - Mufti Online17 May 2026
Drinking one's wife's breastmilk
If my child can drink my wife's milk then why can't I drink my wife's milk?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online6 May 2026
Girl wearing a baggy top and pants
Is it allowed for a Muslim young girl to wear a top and pants that is completely modest and baggy with full coverage and it looks feminine?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Jamiat KZN30 Apr 2026
Advice on the Public Perception of a Husband’s Protective Nature
My husband takes me wherever I need to go. And if he cannot take me, I can go with either my father, father-in-law, brother, or maternal uncles. I…
Mufti Muhammed Hamza Farooqui - Jamiat KZN29 Apr 2026
Q&A Marriage Mail
I am married for 22 years. My husband enjoys me showing him love, but he doesn’t like to show me the same kind of love towards me. There are many…
- Camperdown18 Apr 2026
“Can I go for Umrah without a mahram if travelling with family?”
Im a mature girl yearning to go for umrah as My mother is going and her mahram will be her nephew (sister’s son). Will it be permissible for me to…
Baba Abu Bakr - Mufti Online12 Apr 2026
Woman specifying her entire home as her place of itikaaf
I was told that a female who wants to make itikaaf at home should allocate a specific area of her home and make itikaaf there. If she is living in a…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online12 Apr 2026
Old woman experiencing haidh
A lady of 54 years and 7 months is still getting her haidh. But now instead of 17-18 day she gets it in 30-35 days. What is the ruling? Does the…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online6 Apr 2026
Calculating haidh from the time of the first discharge
A woman was fasting and at Zuhr time she notices discharge. The discharge does look clear but it's more inclined to brownish colour. So she doesn't…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ibn Masood3 Mar 2026
Females Studying In Mixed Environments
I have recently read about the Islamic rulings on studying/working in mixed environments. However, I am unsure if women are allowed to do so. Is a…
Mufti Abdul Kader Fazlani - Jamiat KZN26 Feb 2026
Intimate Relations If Haidh Terminated Before The Regular Habit
If the habit of a woman is 8 days, but she stops bleeding after 6 days, is she allowed to resume relations with her husband after having a bath, or…
- Camperdown26 Feb 2026
ʿUmrah or Taraweeh
Assalamualaykum I am at the airport with my ammi. We will reach Makka arnd 9 pm, tarawee will be going there should we first preform Umra or first…
Baba Abu Bakr - Jamiat KZN13 Feb 2026
Will a penalty be due upon a woman who covered her face whilst in Ihraam?
If a woman covers her face wearing the Niqaab in the state of Ihraam during Hajj for 6 hours, then she removes it for one hour and wears it again…
Mufti Muhammed Hamza Farooqui - Camperdown13 Feb 2026
Can a woman wear shoes during Saee?
Can a woman wear shoes during Saee for umrah?
Baba Abu Bakr - Ibn Masood10 Feb 2026
Females Conducting Public Lectures
A very concerning matter facing us here in the UK and I believe, in many other countries. The matter is that some ladies have opened the door of…
Mufti Abdul Kader Fazlani - Mufti Online7 Feb 2026
Woman in haidh or nifaas touching the pages of dua kitaabs
A woman is in haidh/nifaas and wishes to read Munaajaate maqbool/40 durood and salaam. In the munaajaate maqbool on one side is Arabic and 1 side…
Mufti Zakaria Makada
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