Category: Fatawa al-Akabir
Brother-in-Law & Hijab
Question: I have just been married for 1 and half years, and residing in my husbands house in Bangalore and my brother-in-law is staying with…
Looking at a Non Mahram Without Desire
Question: Is it correct that, if a person looks at a non-mahram woman without desire, then it is not counted as zina of the eyes? Answer:…
Hijab from Chachee (Paternal Uncle's Wife)
Question: What is the Shar’ee ruling of hijab from a real cha-chee (father’s brother’s wife)? Answer: It is permissible to marry ones cha-chee if her…
Women Sitting in front of Men on an Islamic TV Program
Question: On the television there are women who sit in the Islamic programs and answers questions related to the Deen. However, they sit in front…
Can Women Come on TV for Dawah Purposes?
Question: The ruling of hijab for women are very strict. A woman should even cover her nails from men. However, nowadays, women go to offices, stores…
Female Secretary
Question: Nowadays there is the custom of mixed-gender workplaces. Majority of the times there is a female secretary in private offices. Employers gossip with their secretaries….
Corresponding with One's Fiancee
Question: A boy has been engaged with a girl. After the engagement the boy went overseas to study. They plan on marrying after graduation. Is…
It is not permissible to have any relationship with ones fiancée other than seeing her once
Question: How should the relationship be between a fiancé and fiancée before marriage? Are they allowed to meet one another or talk to one another?…
To Befriend a Girl With The Intention of Marriage
Question: I am a doctor and will like to marry a female doctor with good character. However, due to the corruption of society I am…
Speaking to a Prospective Spouce or Fiancé
Question: It is permissible to go and look at a prospective spouce. Is it also permissible to talk to her? Answer: When a person goes…