Q. Is it permissible for a husband to go with his wife into the delivery room to witness the birthing process? Is it permissible for a female relative eg. the girl’s mother or mother-in-law to go with her into the room while she is giving […]
Q. Is Birth Control permissible in Islam and if so, what methods i.e. pills, withdrawal etc.? A. Birth control undoubtedly carries with it many negative effects and has brought about fatal consequences. Many Islamic scholars have written at great length on the harms of birth […]
Q. My question is that after getting divorced once or twice (not thrice) and after the end of the iddat period, can the woman marry anyone other than her former husband who gave her 1 or 2 talaqs? Is it permissible? In other words, does […]
Q. Can a Muslim woman go to a male gynecologist? My wife has been to 2 female gynecologists and hasn’t received the best care. This is her first pregnancy. Most people are telling us that the male doctor gives better care than the female. If […]
Q. Is it compulsory for women to also call the iqamat before the prayer? A. It is not compulsory nor is it Sunnah for women to call the Iqamah before salaah. (Raddul Muhtar vol. 1 pg. 391). And Allah knows best. Mufti Waseem Khan
Q. Is there any restriction to sisters going to Jum’a unaccompanied by a male? A. The requirement for a woman to be accompanied by a Mahram (male blood relative) is connected to such a travel/trip/journey which, when undertaken, makes her a traveler in the shariah. […]
Q. I wanted to find out if muslim females can braid or plait the hair of males. I usually plait my nephew-in-law’s hair and I don’t want to be doing something that is Haram so I’ll appreciate it if you could kindly confirm whether this […]
Q. If a woman is in public and the time for salaah has come, could you explain to me how and where should she pray her salaah, eg. in the beach or in public schools. In such a case will it be permissible for her […]
Q. If a woman whose eyebrows are thick, is it permissible for her to shave/pluck it? Not in a manner as to beautify herself or making it look like inverted crescents but rather to get a bit of a feminine look. And also what about […]
Q. Why are Muslims not allowed to do their eyebrows? A. Muslims are required to follow the religion of Islam which they believe to be the complete and perfect way of life. In following this religion, they are required to adhere to the laws, guidelines […]