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.

202687

Woman . Employment . Radiology

Is it permissible for a woman to pursue a career in sonography, radiology technology, or a similar field, considering she may have to work in a hospital or clinic?

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 8 months ago

Bismihi ta'āla

Yes, it is permissible, and of course a good thing. We need more Muslim female professionals. Of course, like many other industries and work, she must observe matters of interaction and physical contact with non-mahram males.

And Allah knows best

199921

Woman . Nails . Nail polish . Wudu (Ablution)

Is it true that women can wear nail polish and still have a valid Wudhu as long as one toe remains unpolished?

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 9 months ago

Most Shi'i scholars consider it necessary to remove nail polish for wudu'. (This is apart from the view of the late Ayatollah Fadlallah, who did not consider it necessary to remove it for wudu'.)

However, regarding feet: In Shi'i fiqh, for wiping the feet in wudu, it is necessary to wipe from the tip of one toe to the ankle. If one toe does not have polish (such as the little toe), one can do the wiping including that toe, and fulfill the requirements of wudu. However, that does not work for ghusl, since you need to wash everything.

Hands: The above doesn't work for hands.

199725

Woman . Tatbir . Marja'

Is there any Marja who permits women to perform Tatbir or Qama Zani?

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 9 months ago

Tatbir and Qanazani are usually done in groups in public, and woman is required to observe full Hijab. I don't know about any Marja' permitting women to show her hair in front of non Mahram under any circumstance.

Wassalam.

199585

Family . Domestic violence . Woman . Ahl al-Bayt . Sunni-Shi'a

Are fathers or brothers ever allowed to be violent towards female family members? Sunni records mention Umar and Abu Bakr using violence against women in their families. Did men of Ahlul Bayt ever react this way when disagreeing with women?

Bismihi ta'āla

Nobody is allowed to be violent towards anyone. Violence will not solve anything, especially within a family. A brother has no authority over his sister, so he has no right to discipline or even raise his voice, let alone be violent.

You must read the biography of the Imams (a.s.), to understand their style of raising family members, and how compassionate they were in their method of discipline.

And Allah knows best

199709

Woman . Mahram . Wedding . Hijab

If a Muslim woman cannot display her beauty to non-Mahram individuals, including at mixed gatherings like weddings, then should she avoid attending such events? And if she does go, how should she present herself?

Bismihi ta'āla

A believer must avoid free mix-gatherings, for whatever reason it may be, and as close as the non-mahrams may be. We must try to promote segregated wedding programs, and not allow ourselves to participate in haram gatherings.

This works for both genders as well. A man should not attend, and a woman should not attend as well.

It is by far better for weddings to be segregated, so that the women can dress as they wish, without hijab or any restrictions.

If someone is forced to be there, like the person being a primary family member, then they go just for the social obligation they have, limit it to that, dressed Islamically, and leave.

And Allah knows best

199710

Hijab . Woman . Body . Abaya

What does full Hijab entail for a woman? Does it simply involve wearing modest loose clothing that covers the body, or is it specifically about wearing an Abaya?

Bismihi ta'āla

As far as outer hijab and Islamic dress-code for women, wearing a 'abayah or chador is not compulsory, unless it is the common custom of a particular society, and not wearing it will be seen as bad.

In brief, wearing of modest and loose clothes, is enough, as long as deflects any attention of men.

And Allah knows best

199138

Woman . Hijab . Makeup . Face

Is it permissible for Shia female scholars to publicly speak and upload videos viewed by non-Mahram men if they observe full Hijab and wear no makeup?

Yes it allowed with full Hijab and adding to all Islamic rules.

Wassalam.

198935

Woman . Hijab . Sin

Is a Muslim woman considered to have sinned if she lives in an area where Hijab is banned but has no alternative but to remain there?

Muslim woman must perform full Hijab where ever she lives. If Hijab is banned in a country and she needs to go out of her house, she will be then required to move to another place where she can perform her duty in Hijab.
'Wassalam.

198880

Woman . Law

What guidance does Islamic teaching provide for working women to uphold Islamic order and law?

1. Full Hijab is compulsory on every Muslim woman.

2. Her husband’s permission if she is married to ensure that her working out of her house does not violate or harm the rights of her husband.

3. Avoiding any unnecessary talks or chatting with men.

4. Performing obligatory Prayers withing its timings.

5. The nature of the work itself must be lawful so that the income will be then lawful.

Wassalam.

197311

Time . Slavery . Marriage . Woman . Polygamy . Qur'an

In the context of slavery, did female slaves automatically hold the same status as wives? If that is the case, what is the significance of marriage to slaves mentioned in the Qur'an? Why is marriage necessary if ownership implied a marital relationship?

Slavery rules were never started by Muslims but were already existing in different societies of the time when Islam came. Slavery rules are an outcome of wars. Islamic rules aimed to diminish slavery and finish it off. Slavery rules can not be taken as permanent rules for life but only in war and after war under many conditions.

Slave female from war between Nin Muslims against Muslims is not like a full wife of the owner who has the full rights of justice between her and other wife and inheritance from her husband. When the Muslims marries his owned female (Aman), she will then have all rights if the wife. With out marriage, she is called Sariyyah.

Wassalam.

197346

Mahram . Marriage . Woman

Are my spouse's grand-uncles and great-grand-uncles Mahram to me after marriage and are a woman’s grand uncles Mahram for her? Please mention any differing opinions among our Marajeh if there are any.

As the real uncles are Mahrams, great grand uncles are Mahram as well.

This applies for husband and wife.

Wassalam.

197124

Tattoo . Woman

Are women permitted to get permanent tattoos? If so, are there specific considerations they should keep in mind?

Woman must avoid any act which makes her exposed to non Mahram men. Tattoo should never be seen on her body by non Mahram men. She can put tattoo on parts of her body which are always covered and never seen by non Mahram men. Tattoo should not be immoral nor include any of the holy names of Allah, the Prophet or the Infallible Imams.

Wassalam.

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