Is it permissible in Islam for a woman to voluntarily forgive her husband from the obligation of paying her mahr (dowry)? If so, under what conditions is such forgiveness valid?
The mahr (dowry) is a mandatory financial right that Islam grants to the wife upon marriage. It is a binding debt upon the husband and must be paid as agreed, […]
What is the Islamic ruling on Muslim women following the Janazah (funeral procession) and going to the cemetery for burial?
The majority of scholars say it is discouraged (makruh) for women to accompany the body to the cemetery, especially if there is fear of excessive crying, wailing, or emotional scenes. […]
Is it permissible for a menstruating woman to enter the sacred Masjid in Madina and Makkah?
The topic of menstruating women entering the masjid has been discussed extensively by Islamic scholars, and opinions vary across different schools of thought. Here’s a summary of the key views: […]
If a woman started menstruating before or after entering the state of Ihram and did not perform Tawaf for Umrah or Tawaf-ul-Ifada for Hajj and her Mahram/group with whom she traveled must leave to return to their country, what does she do?
She should travel with her Mahram and group with whom she traveled and remain in a state of Ihram then return once she is purified to perform the Tawaf and […]
What does a menstruating woman do after she enters the state of Ihram and arrives to Makkah?
If she is performing Umrah, then she must not perform Tawaf around the House until she becomes pure and completes her Umrah. If she is performing Hajj, then she should […]
What does a woman do if she intended Hajj or Umrah and then started her menstrual cycle prior to reaching the Meeqat?
She should enter the state of Ihram before the Meeqat even if she is menstruating and her Ihram will then commence. This is supported by the saying of the Prophet […]
Can a Muslim woman touch the Quran and read it during her period?
The issue of whether a woman can read the Qur’an during her menses is another topic of varying opinion among Islamic scholars. Hanafi and Hanbali Schools: The majority of scholars, particularly […]
Is it permissible for a menstruating woman to enter the Masjid?
The topic of menstruating women entering the masjid has been discussed extensively by Islamic scholars, and opinions vary across different schools of thought. Here’s a summary of the key views: […]
What is prohibited for the Muhrim (person in a state of Ihram) in terms of clothing, and is wearing a face mask prohibited?
• Stitched clothing customarily worn to fit the body parts, such as shirts, trousers, underwear, and socks. By “stitched,” we do not mean what has been sewn together with a […]
If a woman wants to go to Hajj and her father as her mahram, and has the money to go to pay for Hajj, but she has small children, one the age of 4 years and twins the age 1 year, is she obligated to go to Hajj, or are the small children an excuse for her?
If the woman can leave the kids with her spouse (if his work schedule allows) or under the care of someone competent to care for them, then it becomes obligatory […]
Is it allowed in Islam for a woman to ride a bike or motorcycle?
Islam deals with women on an equal footing with men. At the same time, Islam pays much more attention to protecting women against any harm. Women riding bikes, cars, and […]
Can a woman visit her husband’s grave while still on her ‘iddah period?
Some scholars hold an opinion of allowing women to visit the graves, whether it is the grave of her husband or others, even if they do it during their ‘iddah […]
