QUESTION: A man has two sons with his first wife who subsequently passed away. He remarried but divorced his second wife, without having any children with her. Is it permissible for his sons to see his second wife after the divorce? ANSWER: In principle, the stepson...
QUESTION: An Aalimah claims that the Quraan Ayah commanding the Azwaaje Mutahharaat to remain indoors is restricted to only them, and is not applicable for the female masses. Is this claim correct? ANSWER: It is imperative that Deen should be understood in totality....
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: 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...
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...