Category: Family Matters
Was ʿAishah رضي الله عنها the Commander of the Army in Jamal?
Quiet often, Ummul Muminīn ʿAishah’s رضي الله عنها emergence and involvement in what turned out to be the battle of Jamal is cited as evidence that a woman can, in fact, adopt a leadership role in Islam.
Should Muslim Females attend University?
Courtesy: www.jamiat.org.za With the imminent onset of the university year, there is currently a vibrant debate regarding Muslim females attending university to pursue tertiary studies….
Zahabi on Women Teaching Men
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم In these times of confusion, many blind followers of those who promote lewdness have erroneously made the claim that righteous Muslim…
Saying Salam to the Opposite Gender
But if she is a stranger [non-mahram] to him, [then it is either of two cases,] if she is beautiful [or young][2] and fitna is feared, then the man would not say salam to her,
An Aalimah Teaching while Neglecting Her Children
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. Islam provides guidelines for men and women in all walks…
Only Men are Prohibited from Spreading their Forearms on the Ground in Sajdah like a Dog
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Only Men are Prohibited from Spreading their Forearms on the Ground in Sajdah like a Dog 14 Centuries of Scholarly Understanding [Note:…
Working as an Air-hostess
Question: Respected scholars. May I kindly ask a question. I am a flight attendance and fly internationally daily. I am obliged to work as well as…
An Ignored Expertise of our Mother Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her)
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Since we are living in the times concerning which the Messenger of Allah ﷺ prophesized that, “You will consider the good…
Is Modesty Keeping Back Muslim Sisters from Contributing to the Wider Society?
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم A few decades ago, the innocent hardworking Western housewife/homemaker was told that she was unaccomplished, inferior and a worthless person if…
Muslim Women and the Nursing Profession Faqeehul Asr Khalid Saifullah
Question: Nowadays, nurses are appointed to serve and treat the sick. Is the nursing profession permissible for Muslim women? Answer: In normal circumstances, it is…