Woman

A woman is a female human being. The word woman is usually reserved for an adult, with girl being the usual term for a female child or adolescent.

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Woman . Jewellery . Hajj

If a woman has sufficient unused jewelry, 50% of which is enough to cover Hajj expenses, is it obligatory for her to sell them and perform the obligatory Hajj?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 1 year ago

Yes. She has to sell the unused or unnecessary jewelry and perform her obligatory Hajj.
She does not need to sell any necessary or usually used item for going for Hajj.

Wassalam.

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Hajj . Woman

What are the criteria that make the Hajj obligatory for women?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answer updated 1 year ago

Bismihi ta'ala

The criteria is similar for every baligh mukallaf male or female.

If they have the financial capability, which means they have enough money to travel, and there are no legitimate obstacles preventing them, then it would be wajib upon her.

And Allah knows best.

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Woman . Hair . Umrah

Can Shia women trim their own hair and the hair of their daughters without seeking help from others after completing Saee during Umrah?

She can trim her own hair after completing Sa’ee between Safa and Marwa. She can not trim the hair of her daughter or any one else before trimming her own hair. After trimming her own hair, she will be then allowed to trim the hair of others.

Wassalam.

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Family . Woman . Conversion to Islam . Marriage

What role does my family have in helping a convert woman get married when I am the only Muslim in a family of Christian or atheist background, with no surviving male relatives and insufficient financial independence?

Amina Inloes, Amina Inloes is originally from the US and has a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Exeter on Shi'a hadith. She is the program leader for the MA Islamic Studies program at the... Answered 1 year ago

This can sometimes be a difficult situation to navigate among Muslims who handle marriage through interactions between families.

In this situation, you will most likely meet your prospective husband outside of the circle of your own family. (For example, daily life, socializing, Islamic groups or events, online)

In that case, the role of your family here is ethical and social. A prospective husband should make an effort get to know your family and be respectful towards them. If your father were alive, it would be respectful and good form for him to seek your father's blessing for the marriage.

Of course, if your family is hostile towards Islam, or there are other issues, it may be that there will be no extensive relationship between him and them.

However, if a prospective husband does not want to meet your family at all, or is disrespectful, that is a red flag.

As for actual wedding arrangements, or who will pay for a wedding, this is something you, your prospective husband, and your families will have to sort out.

Sometimes, weddings can be a challenge for converts, especially in a marriage between a convert woman and a born-Muslim man. It can be awkward if the born-Muslim brings a large extended family to celebrate, and the convert seems alone. Conversely, the two families may disagree about which wedding customs are important to them.

On the other hand, in a marriage between two converts (who both do not come from Muslim cultures), it can be difficult to decide how to celebrate, since there is no cultural precedent for Muslim weddings.

Some converts sidestep this by skipping a wedding altogether, but many people regret this over time, so it is good to have a suitable wedding - even if it is simple and inexpensive - which is in line with both of your financial and social circumstances. A mosque wedding may also be an option, since it is both public and inexpensive. If the man does not want to have any wedding at all, that is also a red flag.

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Woman . Leadership . Community

What are the Islamic guidelines for Muslim women seeking leadership roles in their community?

1, The intention of leading others should be sincerely to serve for the sake of Allah and never for the sake of worldly gains like name or fame.

2. Hijab must be observed all the time when there are non Mahram men.

3, Islamic basic knowledge must be gained in a continuous way which protects from doing wrong or ignoring an obligatory act for any reason.

4. Humble attitude is must with every one especially the weak and needy persons.

5. Respecting the elders and those who have knowledge and avoiding unnecessary issues which can create misunderstanding among people.

6. Taking the advice from the pious scholars and experts in every field.

7. Never asking or even hoping to get any benefit from people and always focusing on the reward from Allah (SWT).

Wassalam.

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Woman . Modesty . Online Business

Is it permissible to promote a bronzing mousse product for women if the marketplace that sells it shows women in underwear?

No. It is not allowed to market any product which shows women in a sinful scene or picture or shape. If you can sell the product with out showing a sinful picture in marketing, then it will be allowed.

'Wassalam.

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Ghusl . Woman . Sexual

Is it obligatory for a woman to perform Ghusl Janaba regardless of whether she reached climax or released bodily fluids?

Bismihi ta'ala

In this case, ghusl janabah would only become wajib if she reached climax, and has nothing to do with releasing bodily fluids.

And Allah knows best.

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Wedding . Family . Woman . Hijab . Man . Song

Can men and women in Hijab sit together as a whole family during a wedding celebration and engage in singing songs without using music?

It is not allowed at all. Singing itself is not permissible in any case even if the person is alone, what about with other gender. Family gatherings must be away from any sinful act.

Wassalam.

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Woman . Mahram . Menstruation (Haidh)

Can a woman disclose her menstrual cycle to a non-Mahram, such as her future husband, without causing any wrongful thoughts in his mind?

Bismihi ta'ala

If there is a sensible reason why she informs a non-mahram when she is in her cycle, or when it starts/finishes, then there is no shar'i problem with that.

Muslim women usually conceal this information, because it is something private, and also out of modesty, but there could be times where she will need to disclose it, and there would be no issue with that.

And Allah knows best

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Woman . Eyes . Sayyid . Taqwa (Piety) . God (Allah) . Paradise

Is it fair that in Jannah, if a Syeda and a non-Syeda woman have the same level of piety, the Syeda woman will receive a higher position because she receives double rewards for her good deeds?

There is no discrimination whatsoever in Islam neither in this life nor in the hereafter. Every believer will get the reward of there good deeds equally. Obviously same good deed has different degrees of sincerity which will be reflected in the reward of it. There is no discrimination at all because of ethnic or family matters. Allah Sats in Quran ( Every one will be getting his own deeds). Sura 52, verse 21.

Wassalam.

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Woman . Sunni . Children . Marriage . Husband . Sunni-Shi'a . Faith (Iman)

Is it permissible for a Shia woman to marry a Sunni man without being required to change her faith and beliefs? And would it be acceptable if the children from this marriage adopt Sunni beliefs instead of Shia?

In general, marriage between any Muslim woman and Muslim man is permissible provided such marriage does not cause harm to faith or religious practice.
'Shi'a woman must do her best to bring up her children on loving and following Ahlul Bayt (AS).

Wassalam.

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Employment . Woman . Mahram . Umrah

Is it permissible for an unmarried and independent woman, aged 40, to perform Umrah without a Mehram during a work visit to Saudi Arabia?

Yes, it is allowed for her to perform Umrah as far as she has a safe company with her.

Wassalam.

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