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 . Pregnancy

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

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 day ago

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?

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

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.

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Wisdom . Woman . Hijab . Salah (Prayers) . God (Allah)

What is the wisdom behind a woman wearing Hijab and covering herself whilst praying to God, even in private?

Zoheir Ali Esmail, Shaykh Zoheir Ali Esmail has a Bsc in Accounting and Finance from the LSE in London, and an MA in Islamic Studies from Middlesex University. He studied Arabic at Damascus University and holds a PhD... Answered 1 week ago

Bismillah

Thank you for your question. While the wisdom is not known with certainty, some have opined that it is a symbol that the female path to God is one of chastity and so the donning of full hijab during prayer to a God who sees the female in all her states is a symbol of that path.

May you always be successful

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Mahram . Woman

As a female, are my mother’s and father’s maternal and paternal uncles Mahram to me?

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 2 weeks ago

Yes. Your mother's or father's maternal or paternal direct uncles are Mahram for you just like any of your direct uncles.

Wassalam.

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Love . Woman . Marriage . Divorce

I fell in love with a married woman and we planned and executed a strategy that got her divorced so that we could marry each other. Is our marriage valid?

Bismillah

Thank you for your question. As long as the marriage contract was pronounced correctly with all of its conditions and the divorce was also performed correctly the marriage is valid even if this was not the most ethical path.

May you always be successful.

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Woman . Testimony . Man

Why is a woman’s testimony half of a man’s testimony?

It is not correct to claim that every witness of woman is half of the witness of a man.

In many cases, the witness of a woman is equal to a man especially in family matters and matrimonial issues and women issues.

In financial disputes and challenges, woman needs another woman to be with her to stand against the challenge. Man can bear the heavy burden of such challenge alone.

This question was replied on this website.

Wassalam.

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Woman . Perfume . Mahram . Man

A woman is not allowed to wear a perfume that might attract non-Mahram men. Is a man is allowed to wear a perfume that might attract non-Mahram women? If so, why is it allowed for men?

It is not allowed for any Muslim, being male or female, to instigate others for sinful acts.

Wassalam.

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Islam . Marriage . Buddhism . Woman . Conversion to Islam . Parents

If I wish to marry a Buddhist female who converts to Islam from her own free will, does she need her parent's permission for this marriage?

Seyed Saied Alavi, Seyed Saied Alavi is a researcher based in Qom who has studied from the Howzah of Qom and also completed a Pastoral studies program. He is currently a university lecturer in the fields of Shia... Answered 1 month ago

In the name of Allah

Their permission is not needed in this case.
However, it behoves a Muslim to be respectful towards the parents. So try to get them on board if possible.

WasSalaam.

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Woman . Feet . Socks

Can a woman cover her feet in skin coloured socks?

In the name of Allah

Provided that these socks (1) Won't attract the attention of Non-mahram and (2) Do not qualify as Zinah (adornment), they CAN be considered as proper cover for the feet. Otherwise wearing them is in contrast with the meaning and the purpose of Hijab.

WasSalaam.

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Family . Woman . Hijab . Marriage

My family isn't that religious. It seems that they might be against me marrying a woman who wears Hijab on the basis that a non-Hijabi can still be religious. But shouldn't I be seeking the most religious woman who is compatible with me?

Bismillah,

Asalamu Alaykom,

You should marry the spouse who is most religiously compatible with you.

Not wearing hijab openly is an act of fisq and is a sin. One must remember that such a woman will raise their future kids if Allah blesses them. If a young girl was to see her mother not wearing hijab or dressed in ways which are not proper, she may imitate this.

The same applies for a woman in choosing a man. Does she want a man who doesn't pray and who may do sins in front of her kids?

May Allah grant you success

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Woman . Justice . Rape

Is it true that Islam requires a raped woman to provide four witnesses in order to get justice?

Not true.

Raped woman gets justice immediately after the criminal is arrested and evidence is established against him.

Wassalam.

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Makeup . Woman . Air Travel . Employment

Is a female flight attendant allowed a certain minimal makeup, including a red lipstick, that is part of the uniform and is necessary for her work?

It is not allowed for any Muslim female to wear any type or any degree of makeup in front of non Mahram men . If your employers force you to put red lipstick or any type of make up in front of men, then you must avoid that even if you have to leave the job if they insist on forcing you to do that, because it is against the teachings of Quran (Tell the believing women to lower their gaze and protect themselves (from sinful sexual acts) and not to show off their adornment except what is apparent .(Sura 24, Verse 31).

Wassalam.