Woman

A woman is a female human being. The word woman is usually reserved for an adult, with girl being the usual term for a female child or adolescent.

197311

Time . Slavery . Marriage . Woman . Polygamy . Qur'an

In the context of slavery, did female slaves automatically hold the same status as wives? If that is the case, what is the significance of marriage to slaves mentioned in the Qur'an? Why is marriage necessary if ownership implied a marital relationship?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 1 month ago

Slavery rules were never started by Muslims but were already existing in different societies of the time when Islam came. Slavery rules are an outcome of wars. Islamic rules aimed to diminish slavery and finish it off. Slavery rules can not be taken as permanent rules for life but only in war and after war under many conditions.

Slave female from war between Nin Muslims against Muslims is not like a full wife of the owner who has the full rights of justice between her and other wife and inheritance from her husband. When the Muslims marries his owned female (Aman), she will then have all rights if the wife. With out marriage, she is called Sariyyah.

Wassalam.

197346

Mahram . Marriage . Woman

Are my spouse's grand-uncles and great-grand-uncles Mahram to me after marriage and are a woman’s grand uncles Mahram for her? Please mention any differing opinions among our Marajeh if there are any.

As the real uncles are Mahrams, great grand uncles are Mahram as well.

This applies for husband and wife.

Wassalam.

197124

Tattoo . Woman

Are women permitted to get permanent tattoos? If so, are there specific considerations they should keep in mind?

Woman must avoid any act which makes her exposed to non Mahram men. Tattoo should never be seen on her body by non Mahram men. She can put tattoo on parts of her body which are always covered and never seen by non Mahram men. Tattoo should not be immoral nor include any of the holy names of Allah, the Prophet or the Infallible Imams.

Wassalam.

197109

Employment . Abortion . Woman

I work at a pharmacy and had a Muslim female customer during my shift. What are the implications of recommending a clinic for abortion? Since I won't see her again, what should my response be to her?

Abortion is not allowed in Islam at all unless to save the life of the mother. Those who help in abortion except for saving mother's life are committing a major sin and the money earned for Abortion is unlawful. You should advise her not to ruin her life by committing a major sin no matter how much money she might earn, because it is unlawful money and the sinful act will lead to hellfire.

Wassalam.

196902

Woman . Khula . Divorce . Marriage

Is it possible for a woman to remarry the same man after obtaining a Khula without having to marry someone else first, as is typically required in a divorce?

She can remarry the same man after she invalidates the Khul’a by talking back what she gave to him,then the Khul’a will turn into usual Talaq and then she can re marry to him. Most people misunderstand the meaning if Khula and think that it a one sided divorce from the wife to her husband. Khul’a in fact is a type of Talaq in which the wife gives an amount to her husband to make agree to divorce her, i.e. she pays him to free her from the bond of marriage. If she takes back what she gave him, the Khul’a will be invalid and the divorce will be a usual one Talaq.

Wassalam.

195681

Iddah . Marriage . Woman . Hysterectomy . Mut'a (Temporary marriage) . Menstruation (Haidh)

Is it true that a post-menopausal woman is not required to observe Iddah after marriage, whether permanent or temporary? Does this rule also extend to women of any age who have undergone a hysterectomy and no longer menstruate?

Yes, post-menopausal woman does not require to observe Iddah after divorce or termination of a temporary marriage. This rule is only for those women who have no menstruation because of their passing the age of menstruation. This rule does not extend to women who had hysterectomy and no longer menstruate. Such women who are in the age of menstruation require Iddah.

It is worth mentioning that Iddah of Wafat after the death of the husband is obligatory on every wife. It is four months and ten days from her knowledge about his death.

Wassalam.

195162

Woman . Zina . Marriage . Christianity . Pregnancy . Repentance (Tawbah)

Can a Muslim man marry a Christian woman with whom he has committed Zina if they both sincerely repent and refrain from Zina afterwards? Additionally, what steps should she take to repent as a Christian?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 3 months ago

Bismihi ta'āla

If she was unmarried, he can do a temporary contract with her. As for permanent marriage, most of our esteemed scholars say both must be Muslim.

And Allah knows best

193846

Woman . Medical Procedure

Is it allowed for a Muslim woman to perform cosmetic procedures like lip fillers, Botox, and facials on men while wearing surgical gloves?

No , it is not permissible for a Muslim woman to touch a non Mahram man even with gloves unless there was an urgency. Cosmetic procedures are not life saving medical urgency, that is why it is not a valid reason for a Muslim woman to touch a non Mahram man even with gloves.

Wassalam.

Woman . Medical Procedure

Is it allowed for a Muslim woman to perform cosmetic procedures like lip fillers, Botox, and facials on men while wearing surgical gloves?

Bismihi ta'ala

Yes, it would be allowed, as long as it does not entail any other haram act. However, you must look at it ethically, and whether would it be appropriate to be in such proximity to a non-mahram?

And Allah knows best

193409

Woman . Hair . Sin

In terms of lowering my gaze, if a woman's hair enters my peripheral vision but is not in my direct line of sight, am I committing a sin?

Bismihi ta'āla

No, you are not committing a sin, as long as it does not entail anything haram, or lead to any haram.

And Allah knows best

193099

Woman . Time . Mut'a (Temporary marriage) . Wedding

Is a woman permitted to enter into multiple Mut'ah marriages simultaneously?

No. She must observe the waiting period (Iddah) after the end of the Mut'ah fixed time. The Iddah time required is two menstrual periods.

Wassalam.

192872

Artist . Woman . Sin . Drawing . Hijab

As an artist, if I create a commissioned piece depicting a non-Hijabi woman with exposed skin and it gains admiration, would that be considered sinful? Additionally, would earning money from such a painting be deemed Halal?

It is not permissible to display or show a non Hijabi female for males who are not allowed to look at her. Money earned from sinful act is not allowed.

Wassalam.