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...
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One’s Sister’s Grandson Qualifying As A Mahram
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...
Females Studying Qiraat Under Male Ustaadh
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...
Exposing the Face to Male Immigration Officers
QUESTION: A lady is flying to the US with her husband's family and at immigration, she has always met with female officers. For precaution, they always head to the border 3-4 hours ahead of time. However, some learned family members are saying that it is not necessary...
Observing Purdah from my grandmother’s sister’s daughter
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...
Purdah from domestic workers and age of Purdah
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...
Satr between Mahrams and non-Mahrams
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...
Baaligh girls reading Quraan to Ulama
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...