Purdah

QUESTION: Whilst I do understand that Islam does not prohibit any woman from doing business, however recently we find the trend of pop-ups emerging quite strongly, as well as the old trend of flea markets where we find many in women who are in Purdah having stalls at...

Q1) Is one's sister's grandson a Mahram? Can you travel with him? A1) Firstly, it is imperative to understand the definition of a Mahram. A Mahram in Shariah refers to every such person with whom Nikah is perpetually prohibited either due to blood relationship, foster...

QUESTION: Will it be permissible for a female studying Tajweed and Qira'at under a male Ustaadh, to recite in a tune with the sole purpose of perfecting and rectifying intricate errors in recitation? ANSWER: It is not permissible for females to study Qiraat under male...

QUESTION: Do I have to observe Purdah from my grandmother's sister's daughter? ANSWER: Yes, it is necessary to observe Purdah from one’s grandmother’s sister’s daughter. ALLAH TA'ALA ALONE KNOWS BEST! ANSWERED BY: Maulana Ahmed Saeed Date: 20 Shawwal 1445 / 30 April...

QUESTION: 1. At what age should a person not look at non-Mahram females? 2. And is it permissible for a male to look at the domestic worker without lust or any inclination involved? ANSWER: 1. When a boy starts inclining and desiring the opposite gender, he should...

QUESTION: 1. What does Awrah/Satr mean? 2. What is the awrah for women in front of the following people: a) Non-Mahram males b) Mahram males c) Muslim females (including sisters, mother, aunts etc) d) Non-Muslim females (including domestic workers) ANSWER: 1. In...

QUESTION: I would like to find out if it is permissible for Baaligh girls/girls in Niqaab to read Qur'aan, Surahs etc. to young and senior Aalims? ANSWER: It is not permissible for Baaligh girls to recite the Quraan-e-Majeed to Ulama, irrespective of whether they are...