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 . Menstruation (Haidh)

Is it permissible for a woman to publicly discuss menstruation, or saying that she is on periods, such as on social media posts? Some call it immodest, others argue for transparency, so what is the right approach?

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 years ago

Yes it is not only permissible to publicly discuss menstruation but even necessary in some situations to inform those who are concerned. Allah, The Glorious Has mentioned menstruation in Quran and responded to questions about menstruation which were been asked from the Prophet (SAWA)(Sura 2, verse 222). When Allah Mentioned menstruation in Quran, and the Prophet mentioned menstruation in many Hadeeths, this means that it is useful and necessary to know certain facts and rules about menstruation. Some cultures put taboo on this subject and think that it should not be mentioned. They even look down to the female during her menstruation and ill treat her. Such cultural thoughts are away from Islamic teachings and we should try to change such cultures to make it more Islamic.

'Menstruation has many rules which must be known to every female and even married men also need to know many rules of menstruation and how to treat wife during menstruation.

'Such facts and rules are necessary to be known and there is no meaning to put taboo on publicly discussing it.

'Wassalam.

Woman . Menstruation (Haidh)

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 2 years ago

It is permissible to discuss menstruation.

Attitudes towards menstruation are largely cultural. What is the right approach depends on circumstances. In general, with social media, regardless of the topic, it is good to discuss things for a good reason (so, for instance, in this case, trying to break cultural stigmas and taboos about menstruation). It is not good to discuss things for the wrong reason (for instance, trying to gain attention or monetization through discussing menstruation by coming across as edgy or rebellious). Frequently, with social media, people have mixed intentions. Part of wisdom in life is sensing when it is good to respect social expectations and when it is good to break them.

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Zina . Man . Woman . Marriage . Surat al-Nur

Does Surah Noor state that a girl, who previously committed Zina and repented, can only marry a man who has also committed Zina, as it indicates that pious men are meant for pious women?

No.

‘Sinners who repented and left sinful acts can marry like others. The Hadeeth states: The repented from the sin is like the person who has not committed the sin).

Wassalam.

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Woman . Divorce . Marriage

I have been engaged to a noble and righteous woman, I find no flaw in her except that she has been divorced. I am reluctant to marry her because I feel as a virgin myself I deserve the same. What is the guidance of the scholars in this matter?

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 2 years ago

Bismihi ta'ala

If she meets the rights requirements of what Islam wants you to look for in a spouse, and there is compatibility between the two of you, and family members are all ok, you should marry her.

Yes, she went through a divorce, but it should not make her any less desirable for you to marry. She could have gone through a test in her life, and as long as she carries the religious values and akhlaq you should looking for, then that is very good.

And Allah knows best

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Employment . Marketing . Woman . Hijab

I work as a business owner and video editor where I have to create some videos for marketing purposes to promote a product. Is it allowed to have non-Muslim non-Hijabi women in those videos? And what if the women do not cover their arms and neck?

You as a follower of Ahlul Bayt (AS) should avoid promoting or publicising women with out Hijab.

Wassalam.

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Woman . Chastity . Suicide . Sin

Is suicide permissible for a woman whose chastity is endangered, or if she is compelled to commit a major sin prohibited in Islam and cannot refuse due to her helplessness?

No. Suicide is not permissible at all even in the worst situations.

'Wassalam.

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Nose . Woman . Body Piercing . Wudu (Ablution)

Can women have nose piercings and wear anklets? If so, does it nullify Wudhu?

Bismihi ta'ala

Muslim women must observe correct hijab, which includes wearing socks, and not showing adornments (zeenah) to non-mahrams. The anklet would be covered with socks, and as for the nose piercing, if it is considered as zeenah, then it would be haram for her to wear it.

If the anklet, or piercing, or any zeenah is considered as exposing in the haram way, although it is a sin, but it will not affect the validity of the wudhu.

And Allah knows best

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Woman . Hijab . Qur'an . Abaya

Doesn't the fact that women who wear Hijabs, Jilbabs, and Abayas still experience harassment contradict the Quran's rationale for women to wear them?

Not at all. Hijab does not contradict the rationale for women to wear it.. The harassment is when bad men look at the women who is without full hijab with bad intentions, that’s why hijab saves the women from such harassment. The objection against hijab comes from people who don’t submit to the will of Allah and think that they know what is good for the women more than the Creator Allah who Created everyone and everything and Has the full Knowledge about everything.

'Wassalam.

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Woman . Iddah . Husband . Wife

If a woman claims she has completed her Iddah, but her husband says it is not complete, whom should we give more credibility to, the wife or the husband?

Bismihi ta'ala

To the wife, and the husband has no say in this.

And Allah knows best

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Sunni . Woman . Islam . Salam alaikum . Conversion to Islam . Sunni-Shi'a . Salah (Prayers) . Sawm (Fasting)

Does a Sunni woman who converts to Shia Islam need to make up the prayers and fasting performed as a Sunni especially since the Sunni age of adulthood starts from the onset of menstruation?<br>

No, she does not need to make up what she has already performed when she was a Sunni. All worships performed according to her previous sect does not need to be repeated.

Wassalam.

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Woman . Father . Consent . Mut'a (Temporary marriage)

Does a divorced 35-year-old independent woman, who has previously been married with her father's consent and is still a virgin, have the right to engage in Mut'ah without seeking her father's permission?

Bismihi ta'ala

As she is still a virgin, from a shar'i side, she would still need father's consent, unless she is completely socially and financially independent and free to make her own choices.

Of course, whatever the case may be, morally, it is still very important to have family involved and seek the blessings of elders and approval when it comes to marriage.

And Allah knows best

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Hadith . Woman . Hair

Can you provide some Hadith references that mention the obligation for women to cover their entire hair?

There are plenty of authentic Hadeeths from the Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) and Ahlul Bayt (AS) stating that Muslim woman must cover her entire hair as part and parcel of the obligatory Hijab. You can refer to all our Hadeeth and jurisprudence books to read these Hadeeths. The Hadeeth of Mi'raaj is an authentic very well known Hadeeth, in which the Prophet (SAWA) told Lady Fatima (AS) that he was been shown the punishment of types of sinners including a woman hanged in the hellfire because she was not covering her hair in front of outsider men.Biharul Anwar, V. 8, P.309. More narrations on this subject can be found in Mustanad Al Shia by Al-Naraqi volume 4 page 247.
'Wassalam.

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