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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Responsibility . Divorce . Woman

Is it the responsibility of a male relative to take care of a single female after her divorce? If so, which relative does this responsibility fall on?

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... Answered 1 week ago

Bismihi ta'ala

No, it is not the shar'i responsibility of a male relative to take care of a single female relative after she gets divorced.

If the relatives wish to do this out of good will, and for the sake of God, then that is a good thing and they will be rewarded for it. Of course, in the case of a woman getting divorced and her not having any immediate family, it is important that her kin support and take care of her and not leave her alone.

With prayers for your success.

94476

Woman . Hijab . Feet

Is it compulsory for a woman in Hijab to cover her toes as well or only the rest of the feet?

Bismihi ta'ala

According to the mainstream view of our esteemed jurists, the feet is a part of hijab and it is obligatory for them to be covered, like any other part of a woman's body, with the exemption of her face and hands.

However, in regards to Salat, a woman does not need to cover her feet while she is praying, as long as she is in a place where it is not possible for a non-mahram to see her.

And Allah knows best.

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Woman . Prostration (sujud) . Menstruation

Can a woman do Sajdah during her menstrual cycle?

Bismihi ta'ala

Although there are certain things haram for a woman to do while she is in her menstrual cycle, like pray or recite certain parts of the Quran, but it is still permissible, or rather recommended for her to do worship.

It is mustahab at times of salat for her to sit at her prayer mat and do dhikr, or recite dua, etc.

It is also permissible for her to perform sajdah, like sajdah shukr.

And Allah knows best.

93759

Woman . Mother . Mut'a (Temporary marriage)

If a virgin woman is financially dependent upon her mother and has no father or grandfather that plays a role in her life, does she need anyone's permission to do temporary marriage?

Bismihi ta'ala

If the father or grandfather are still alive, they are still her shar'i guardian, whether they play a role in her life or not. Unless of course she reaches out to them, and for an unjustifiable reason refuse to give their consent, in such a circumstance the case would be different.

However, assuming that they are still alive, she must obtain their consent.

If they have passed, for marriage to be legitimate, she does not need to seek consent, however from a social/moral perspective, she should aim at having family involved, and not pursue an ongoing relationship through a permanent marriage, and not temporary.

And Allah knows best.

In the case that her father grandfather and If we were to answer jurisprudentially, if her father and grandfather

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Woman . Hijab

Is it a requirement for a Muslim woman to observe Hijab in front of a non-Muslim woman?

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 3 weeks ago

Muslim woman is not required to observe full Hijab in front of non-Muslim women, although we have narrations advising Muslim women to be careful from non-Muslim women who might inform their non-Muslim spouses About the details of the body of Muslim woman. Muslim woman should not expose her body in front of non-Muslim women more than what is required in modesty.

'Wassalam.

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Mahram . Woman

Is it permissible for men to listen to non-Mahram women reciting Manqabat or Salaam in tune? Does it make a difference if the voice is of an individual woman or a group of women reciting together?

If listening to non Mahram women does not cause mirth, bad thoughts or bad desires, then it is permissible for men to listen to them. It becomes unlawful when it causes mirth, bad thoughts or bad desires.

Wassalam.

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Woman . Man . Istikhara . Husband . Marriage . Divorce

A woman is in Nikah of a man but separated. Can she seek Istikhara for her potential match without being divorced or having permission from her current husband?

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... Answer updated 1 month ago

Technically you are married (even if psychologically or socially you are single), so if you want to marry someone else, you should first get a divorce, and then observe iddah if necessary.

Istikhara is not appropriate for a thing which is inherently forbidden (and to marry someone else while you are married is forbidden).

This is why it is not a good idea to let a nikah without an actual marriage hang for a long time, whether it is as an engagement or after marriage. Of course it happens and I am not saying it is your fault personally, as usually it is the fault of society, but I am just saying it is not a healthy situation.

Anyway I hope you can resolve your marital situation soon (or, rather, dissolve it, if that is your intent).

92603

Woman . Hair . Scalp

Can a woman shave her hair due to a scalp problem?

Bismihi ta'ala

Yes, it is permissible for a woman to shave her scalp in the aforementioned situation.

And Allah knows best.

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Woman . Life . Husband . Marriage . Sexual . Friendship

Is it allowed for a married woman to discuss any details of her sex life with her husband with any female or male friends?

Seyed Ali Shobayri, Seyed Ali Shobayri is of mixed Iranian and Scottish descent who found the path of the Ahlul Bayt (a) by his own research. He holds a BA in Islamic Studies from Middlesex University through the... Answered 1 month ago

Bismillah,

Asalamu Alaykom,

Firstly a Muslim female shouldn't have male non-mahram friends. So this is already out of the question. Yes, interaction with the opposite gender at the workplace for example is permitted.

In regard to discussing private sexual matters with her female friends, this should be avoided. Unfortunately some women fall into this and divulge intimate details of their spouses.

If the woman genuinely needs advice related to sexual matters, she can speak or ask in a general sense without making it specific to herself.

May Allah grant you success

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Marriage . Woman . Vitiligo

Is it true that marriage to a woman who has vitiligo is not allowed? If so, why is that the case when vitiligo is not contagious nor dangerous?

Bismihi ta'ala

No, it is not true that it is not allowed to marry a woman who has vitiligo. Anyone can get married in Islam, as long as they meet the correct requirements and obligatory conditions.

A skin disease would not be something that impedes a person from getting married.

With prayers for your success.

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Woman . Pregnancy

Is is allowed to go to a female gynecologist for medical checkups that includes her examining the private area?

Bismillah,

Asalamu Alaykom,

If one needs to expose their private parts to a doctor for necessary medical reasons then it is permissible. Of course one should only show the part which is absolutely necessary and not more than is needed. One should also visit the doctor of the same gender.

Some ulema also mention for the doctor to look at the private parts via a mirror rather than directly.

May Allah grant you success

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Woman . Husband . Daughter

A woman took Khula from her husband as he was addicted to drugs. At the time of their daughter's marriage, who will be considered her Wali?

Bismihi ta'ala

Although the parents have divorced, and the children might not be living with the father, or maybe not even in contact with the father, but as long as the father is sane and alive, he is still the daughter's guardian and wali amr. Of course, if drug addiction impedes him from rational conduct, or he refuses to give consent on baseless grounds, then the case would be different.

And Allah knows best.