Can a woman wear semi-fitted clothes amongst her female counterparts or is there any Islamic ruling on this issue? What is the Awrah of a woman before other Muslim women?
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My question is regarding an issue that most Muslim brothers of my age are facing while they are living in a non-Muslim country, seeking marriage in a proper Islamic manner but trying to avoid the social complexity of it. We all know the great difficulty we Muslims face in order for us to keep away from Haram and to follow the proper path of our religion,.. More
My niece has been divorced three times - I understand that she cannot return back to her husband till she gets married to another man. But her husband tells her that because one of the Talaaq did not pass the Iddah time, that is, three months. He considers it as two Talaaqs only. Does each Talaaq have to pass the three months Iddah to be considered.. More
Did any study done in Saudia some years back reveal that breast feeding mothers in Saudi were having deficiency of some vitamins because they were not getting enough exposure to sunlight as they wear black abayas, hence European company introduced a formula milk for infants to overcome the deficiency in infants?? I know may take some time, but I wish.. More
My question is about Hijab: why do some people say that wearing Hijab is a choice that they made? I thought it was recommended that Muslim women wear Hijab? (I wear Hijab but I was just wondering about this)... More
I wore the veil twice but I could not bear it so I took it off; each time I wore it less than 5 days. Than I once made Allah a promise if I buy a new car I will wear it, and I am in the process of purchasing a new car, but I am afraid if I wear it again I will take it off again. Moreover, my family and I are facing a financial problem and I am working.. More
I live in the US. At the mosque we have an executive committee elected by the people of the community. Can women get involved in these elections? A) As a voter? B) As a candidate?
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I am currently a Masters student and all I am being taught is the superiority of men over women in Islam. I whole heartedly agree. Yet I have some questions which generally arise in our class. 1) Are men superior to women?2) Men and women are mentioned (individually) how many times in Qur'an?3) What should I say and what should be my response to such.. More
What is the Islamic ruling if a woman wants to go out and study for her own growth and development (which in turn will no doubt make her a good mother and wife) but the husband doesn't want her to due to the Hadith that says women should stay in their homes and not come out unless very necessary... More
My brother is well off in life right now, but he refuses to get married, even though all of us want him to marry. He is practising Islam. Therefore, could you please send us some information about the importance of marriage in Islam and fallacy of staying away from the Sunnah of Prophet Mohammed (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam)?
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I live in USA and I lived with a woman for 5 years without being married to her (she is not Muslim). During this time she got pregnant and we got a baby boy (she is his mother of course, and I'm his father). The day she delivered the boy she gave him her family name without asking me. I learned that later on, so he does not carry my name now. I tried.. More
I am a 15 year-old Muslimah living in America. I have a question concerning the clothes I wear at school. Normally I wear pants and long sleeved shirts. They are what most girls wear in America which are bell bottom jeans and short shirts. I know I only do this to fit in, but how can I turn back? Is this really bad? I always feel exposed in some way.. More
I am a Sri Lankan Muslim and have been separated from my husband for nearly 4 years. I am now in the USA for the last 2 years and currently in medical education. I got my divorce one week back through the Islamic courts. Do I have to observe Iddah? If so for how long? Can I work? Can I be in a study group with my other medical male students?.. More