Mahram

A mahram is an unmarriageable kin with whom marriage or sexual intercourse would be considered haram, illegal in Islam, or people from whom hijab is not obligatory.

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Mahram . Cousin . House . Hijab . Da'wah

Is it permissible for me to invite my non-Mahram cousin to my house, knowing she won't observe Hijab in my presence, for the purpose of Da'wah?

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 giorni fa

Don't invite her alone to your house but try to do Da'wah in the presence of other persons.
Wassalam.

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Woman . Mahram

Is it true that a woman cannot go out without a Mahram, even if she has the permission of her husband or father. What can a woman do in her daily life without the need of asking for permissions?

Woman can go out with out Mahram as far as she is safe. Permission of her husband is required when her going out might contradict her duties as a wife.

'Wassalam.

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Girl . Mahram . Qur'an . Man

Can a girl recite the Quran in a tone, such as that of Abdul Basit or Mishary Rashid Al Aafasy, in front of non-Mahram men and without the intention of lust?

Yes it is permissible for her to recite Tajweed or Tarteel of Quran in front of non-Mahram men as far as there is no intention of lust.

Wassalam.

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Woman . Medical Ethics . Mahram

Is it permissible for a female medical student to examine a male patient?

Female doctor or medical student is not allowed to touch a male patient unless in emergency.

Wassalam.

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Medical Procedure . Mahram

Is it allowed for a Muslim man to perform cosmetic procedures on females such as lip fillers and Botox?

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 mesi fa

Bismihi ta'ala

Yes, there would not be any problem, as long as it is in the area a woman is allowed to show, and not a part of her hijab, and there is no other haram act involved, like lust, etc.

And Allah ta'ala knows best.

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Mahram . Silat al-Rahm

What is the appropriate way and applicable boundaries to maintain Silat ar-Rahm with non-Mahram relatives?

Hijab rules must be fully observed while meeting or talking to non-Mahram relatives. Islamic rules for non-Mahram are the same whether relative or not despite culture in some societies which do not follow Islam. Muslim should keep Silat Al-Rahim with all his/ her relatives with observing Islamic rules of Hijab.

Wassalam.

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Crying . Mahram . Fatimah al-Zahra

I understand that in some narrations it says that Lady Fatima used to cry so much for her father that her crying disturbed the neighbors. Does this mean that she would cry so loudly that non-Mahram men could hear her?

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 mesi fa

Yes (if the narrations are correct).

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Husband . Stepfather . Mahram . Daughter

My husband’s father passed away but his mom remarried when my husband was just a toddler. Would his stepfather be Mahram to my future daughters?

Your husband's step father is non Mahram to you and to your future daughters as well, simply because he is not the biological father of your husband.

Wassalam.

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Mahram . Women . Employment

Is looking at non-Mahram women with make-up in a work related meeting allowed? Is it allowed to mingle and sit next to non-Mahram women during work?

Both looking at non Mahram woman with make-up and mingling with her, are not allowed for Muslim man.

Muslim man should lower his gaze and avoid looking at non Mahram women especially when such looking moves his desire in any way.

Wassalam.

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Mahram . Employment

In work situations, is greeting by an elbow bump permissible between two non-Mahram people?

It is not permissible because it is a type of touching with cloth with a non Mahram.

Wassalam.

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Mahram

I have a half brother, we share the same father. I know his daughter, my half-niece, is my Mahram. Is his mother my Mahram too?

Daughter of your half brother is a real niece for you and she is a Mahram for you like your daughter. Your half brother's mother is your father's wife, who is also a Mahram for you like your real mother.

Wassalam.

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Mahram . Mut'a (Temporary marriage) . Daughter

I am getting married to a guy who was raised by his step-dad. Is there any way, such as through temporary marriage, that my future daughters can be Mahram to their step-grandpa?

Step-dad of your husband in non Mahram to you and to your daughters. If he has a real son who can enter with you in a verbal temporary marriage contract for a short while with out consummating it , that will make his father (the step-dad) Mahram to you and your daughters. If that verbal contract is done with your daughter, his real father ( the step-father) will be Mahram to your daughter.

Wassalam.