Category Archives: Sisters Section

In the section of At-Talaaq (Divorce) in Al-Fawaa’id ul-Majmoo’ah, pg. 139, Hadeeth #1, Al-Imaam Ash-Shawkaanee (رحمه الله) discusses the following narration attributed to the Prophet (صلى الله عليه و سلم):  تزوجوا و لا تطلقوا ، فإن الطلاق يهتز له العرش … Continue reading →

We know that the most correct opinion among the scholars is that women should cover their faces, but there are many situations where women cannot cover their faces. Could you shed more light on this topic? Praise be to Allaah. … Continue reading →

Our attitude towards the differences of opinion among the imams with regard to covering the face There is an important matter that is giving me sleepless nights, which is: what is the meaning of the differences of the imam concerning … Continue reading →

Ibn Uthaymeen: “Do not Marry 7 types of Women … 1. Al-Annaanah: The woman who whines, moans and complains and ‘ties a band around her head’ all the time (i.e. complains of a headache or some illness but in reality … Continue reading →

BY Dr Saleh as-Saleh Article ID: 1357 Transcribed by Aboo Uthmaan [1]   1. Tabarruj is disobedience to Allaah and His Messenger (sall-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) The one who disobeys Allaah and His Messenger (sall-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) can only … Continue reading →

What is the way in which a woman should wipe her head when doing wudoo’?. Praise be to Allaah. The way in which a woman – and a man whose hair is long – should wipe the head when doing … Continue reading →

What is the wisdom behind there being no rest period from worship for men, as there is for women? For example, we fast in Ramadan but when our period comes, we break the fast; we pray but when our period … Continue reading →

[By Sister Fatme H. Jaber from USA] You look at me and call me oppressed, Simply because of the way I’m dressed, You know me not for what is inside, You judge the clothing I wear with pride, My body … Continue reading →

Question: When should a husband or wife allow or not allow others ‘mahrams or non-mahrams’ to enter the couple’s home?. Answer: Praise be to Allaah. The marital home is a noble and honourable home, which Allaah has commanded both spouses … Continue reading →

Ibn Hibban narrated in his work Nazahti Al-Fadlaa the advice of Al-Khattaab bin Mu’laa Al-Makhzoomee to his son. At the end of his words he mentioned the following: “Know that women vary more than the fingers of your hand. So … Continue reading →

By Sultana Yusufali (a 17-year-old high school student) Published in Toronto Star Young People’s Press Qur’ân:  “And the believers, men and women, are protecting friends one of another; they enjoin the right and forbid the wrong, and they establish worship … Continue reading →

Praise be to Allaah. Firstly: The saheeh evidence indicates that a woman is not allowed to travel except with a mahram. This is part of the perfection and greatness of Islam, which protects honour, and honours and takes care of … Continue reading →

“Far away, chilly Baghdad winds would wake up a little boy. Much before Fajr, his mother would bundle him in warm shawls and escort him through the darkness, making sure he reached the Masjid safely. After Fajr, she would wait … Continue reading →

It is reported from Hibbân b. Abî Jablah that he said, “The women of this world who enter Paradise will surpass Al-Hûr Al-‘În by the deeds they did in this world.” Ibn Al-Mubârak, Al-Zuhd wa Al-Raqâ`iq Vol. 4 p463. Hibbân … Continue reading →

It is reported that ‘Umar b. Al-Khattâb – Allâh be pleased with him – once addressed the people and said: No man can have anything better after faith (îmân) than a woman of righteous character, loving and child-bearing. And no … Continue reading →

Praise be to Allaah. What is prescribed when meeting is to say salaams and shake hands. If a person has come from a journey then it is prescribed to embrace him. As for kissing at every meeting, this is not … Continue reading →

Praise be to Allaah. Firstly: A woman’s prayer in her house, even if it is offered alone, is better and brings a greater reward than her prayer in the mosque, even if it is offered in congregation. This is indicated … Continue reading →

Praise be to Allaah. All of a woman is ‘awrah in front of non-mahram men, and it is not permissible for her to appear before men even if she is covered, if there is there is the fear of fitnah … Continue reading →

Q; After my period had finished and I had done ghusl, I was surprised to see some drops of blood. Do I have to do ghusl again or not? Please advise us, may Allaah reward you. Praise be to Allaah. … Continue reading →

Praise be to Allaah. We put this question to Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-‘Uthaymeen, may Allaah preserve him, who answered as follows: It is better for them to pray in jamaa’ah, if possible, but the reward of twenty-seven times more … Continue reading →

Umm Waraqah the Woman Who Died a Martyr’s Death In Her Own Home The Righteous Sahaabiyyah “Umm Waraqah Bint Nawfal al-Ansaariyyah” May Allaah be pleased with her, when the prophet went for the ghazwah of Badr she said,”Grant me permission … Continue reading →