Female Issues

Question I would like to find out with regard to the ruling of the scarf of a woman? We understand that it must not resemble the hump of a camel but what exactly does this mean? Answer The Hadith you refer to has been narrated by Imam Muslim Rahamahullah  in …

Question and Answer: Q. We live in Russia and I have accepted Islam but my husband has not yet said he is a Muslim. Is my marriage valid and can I marry another man?     (Query published as received)   A.  If you reside in Russia or in any …

  Nasihah (Advice): Wudhu washes away sins   Sayyiduna Abu Huraira radiyallahu anhu reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said: “When a Muslim washes his face in Wudhu, every sin that he committed with his eyes will be washed away with the last drop of water. When he washes his …

Nasihah (Advice): Travelling with a Mahram   Sayyiduna Abdullah Ibn Abbas Radiyallahu anhuma reported: Rasulullah Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam said, “A man should not be alone with a woman, nor should a woman travel, unless a guardian is with her.” A man stood up and said, “O Messenger of Allah, I have …

Question: I am married for 22 years. My husband enjoys me showing him love, but he doesn’t like to show me the same kind of love towards me. There are many places in which they say you must show your love to your wife, and even tell her that you …

Question If the habit of a woman is 8 days, but she stops bleeding after 6 days, is she allowed to resume relations with her husband after having a bath, or should she wait till the 8th day and then only resume relations? Answer Once the bleeding stops after 6 …

  Nasihah (Advice): The modesty of the wives of Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam Sayyidatuna Aa’isha Radhiyallahu Anha narrates, “The (caravan of) riders would pass by us whilst we were in the state of Ihram in the company of the Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam. When they got close to …

Nasihah (Advice): The Dua of a traveller   Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah radiyallahu anhu reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said: “Three supplications are answered, without any doubt; that of a parent, that of a traveller and that of one who has been wronged.” [Abu Dawood] ______________________________   Question and Answer:   What …

  Nasihah (Advice): A house in Jannah   Sayyidatuna A’ishah Radiyallahu anha narrates that Rasulullah Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam said, “Whoever perseveres in performing twelve Rakaats from the Sunnah, a house will be built for him in Paradise: four Rakaats before Zuhr, two Rakaats after Zuhr, two Rakaats after Maghrib, …

  Nasihah (Advice): Gifting creates Love   Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah Radiyallahu anhu reported that Rasulullah Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam said, “Give each other gifts and you will love each other.” [al-Adab al-Mufrad] ______________________________   Question and Answer:   Can my ex-husband take back a car he gifted me while we were …