Appearance And Attire

Women Exposing Their Hair

QUESTION: There is mention made of Hadrat Khadija Radiallahu Anhu showing her hair and thereafter Jibra’eel Alaihis Salaam leaving the room. Even in Taalim, we read that the angels of mercy do not enter a room if a female's hair is exposed. Does that mean then that...

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Women Cutting Hair

QUESTION: I would like to find out regarding the restrictions of females cutting their hair in our Shariah? Is it permissible for them to cut their hair, and what guidelines should Muslim females follow regarding hair and adornment? ANSWER: It is not permissible for...

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Salaah in Tights

QUESTION: Is it permissible for males and females to read Salaah wearing tights and thereafter put on loose-fitting shorts which covers half of the thigh? The shape of the entire leg can be discerend with the tights. ANSWER: The Salaah will be valid if the tights are...

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Tying the Hair in a Camel Hump

QUESTION: Is it permissible to tie the hair into a bun? Would that be considered as a "camel hump"? Please elaborate on the ruling regarding tying the hair in a way that resembles a camel hump. ANSWER: It is mentioned in Roohul Bayaan under the explanation of ‘their...

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Trimming the eyebrows

QUESTION: Is it permissible for men to trim or cut their eyebrows in Islam? ANSWER: Trimming or cutting the eyebrows is not permitted for both males and females, as it is tantamount to changing the creation of Allah Ta'ala, which is not permissible. وَلَأُضِلَّنَّهُمْ...

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Women attending a mixed gym

QUESTION: Is it permissible for a female to attend a mixed gym if she dresses modestly and lowers her gaze? ANSWER: It is Haraam for a female to attend a. gym even if she dresses modestly and lowers her gaze. The Quraan Sharif clearly states, “Remain in your homes and...

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