Women

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What is the reason behind Islam's encouragement for girls to marry at a young age? Does it solely aim to make them mothers and protect them from moral corruption? Does this imply that only men can safeguard women from corruption?

Mateen Charbonneau, Sheikh Mateen Joshua Charbonneau achieved a certificate from Harvard University in Islamic Studies. He undertook Howza classes under esteemed scholars since 2013 and has been teaching at Imam Mahdi... Answered 1 year ago

Both men and women should marry at a young age if possible

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Man . Women . Qur'an

Is it true that the Quran mentions "man" more than 800 times, whereas "women" are mentioned approximately 50 times? If so, why is there such a difference?

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 year ago

This claim is untrue and based on misunderstand Quranic verses.

'You may ask them for details , then you will see that they have misunderstood many Quranic verses.
Quran generally uses the word (man) for human beings whether man or woman. This is mentioned in most matters which concern man and woman, but in special matters of women, the word woman is mentioned.

Wassalam.

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Women . Heaven . Hijab . Man . Friendship

Can men and women be friends in heaven, or is it still prohibited? If so, would women still be required to wear Hijab in heaven?

Amina Inloes, Amina Inloes is originally from the US and has a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Exeter on Shi'a hadith. She is the program leader for the MA Islamic Studies program at the... Answer updated 2 years ago

Shari'ah is for the earthly realm, not the hereafter.

From narrations, we can understand that, in heaven, people will appear in an ideal form (for instance, at the prime of their life, no injuries).

Probably, people will appear in clothing styles that they are comfortable with and which reflect their nature and how they are used to appearing on earth. So for some people this may resemble hijab. Of course, in very nice fabrics and made of materials such as silk and silver (according to the Qur'an!).

This is apart from the narration saying that Fatima al-Zahra (A) will appear while hidden, although this can also be understood to be a veiling of her high spiritual nature that none can perceive, just as none can gaze directly at Allah's power, rather than a basic covering of the body for material reasons.

I am not aware of any restriction presented in narrations on interacting with people at the same level of paradise or below, although we might choose to interact with some people and not others based again on our preferences and expectations.

The immediate resurrection will be naked.

Women . Heaven . Hijab . Man . Friendship

Can men and women be friends in heaven, or is it still prohibited? If so, would women still be required to wear Hijab in heaven?

Paradise is the place of every good act and every noble thought as Allah mentioned in Quran that all ill feelings will be removed away from the chests of people of Paradise (Al-A'raaf, verse 43 and Al-Hijr, verse 47).

Friendship between man and woman who is not Mahram to him will not be imagined in Paradise and no one in Paradise will think about it because it is not a noble thought. Women with out Hijab is also not a noble thought so no woman in Paradise will think about about it.

Wassalam.

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Women . Clothing . Online Business

Is it permissible for a developer to develop a website for a client who will sell revealing clothes for women through that platform?

Muslim should not promote sinful acts. Promoting clothes which are used only in sins should be avoided.

Wassalam.

145795

Women . Sports . Man

Is it permissible for men and women to play non-contact sports against each other, specifically table tennis, badminton, and volleyball?

Islam keeps the respect of women and protects her from mixing with non Mahram men even with out physical contact. Such meeting for sports is not permissible as it can lead to unwanted results especially between young men and young women.

Wassalam.

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Muharram . Mourning . Women . Mahram . Azadari

During Muharram, while mourning Imam Hussein (as), some women cry loudly, making their voices audible to non-Mahram men. What is the Islamic perspective on this situation?

Yes it is allowed for women to cry as they want to express their grief and sadness even if their voice is audible to men. Ladies of Ahlul Bayt (AS) used to weep on their tragedies and men used to hear them. Nothing wrong in it. Men who hear should not think wrongly.

'Wassalam.

146912

Paradise . Women . Qur'an

It is said that the Hoors in paradise are mentioned in the Quran as incentives for men. Are women also similarly incentivized?

Pious female in Paradise will be granted the best husband with whom she will enjoy the maximum happiness which she can dream.

Wassalam.

146748

Women

Are the claims made by young boys in my mosque that Allah created women to only be mothers and that working will only make them miserable in accordance with Islamic teachings?

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 2 years ago

Bismihi ta'ala

Unfortunately, this is indeed a very misogynistic and degrading way to look at women. Women, like men, should be ambitious and pursue goals in life, but of course never at the cost of motherhood, which is a great an noble status.

Should a wife/mother be able to combine both, very good, but of course it needs a pious and patient husband as well. If she is not able to continue her studies, or work, for whatever reason, then she should not be looked down upon, nor is her status any lower in society.

This is a very long topic, but we have to understand that in today's society, women working in many cases is for more income, to cover costs of living, and in Islam, this is the duty of the husband, to provide for the family.

What these young boys must focus on is how they can become better believers, meeting the strict requirements of being a committed husband and good father in the future.

With prayers for your success.

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Women . Hijab . Paradise

Will women have to observe Hijab in paradise as well? If so, why is that if paradise is not a place of duty but a reward?

Bismihi ta'ala

Heaven is a place of reward and bliss. There is no taklif in Heaven. There are no ahkam, or rulings or laws. Women or men do not need to observe mandatory laws that are only legislated for us here in this dunya.

We just need to make sure we perform our duties in the best way possible, so that we are fortunate and blessed to end up in the everlasting abode of Heaven, in shaa Allah.

And Allah knows best.

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Women . Wedding . Hijab

Do women need to cover heads in a party or wedding where only women are present?

Bismihi ta'ala

If it is a women only event, and there are no men or baligh males, then you do not need to observe hijab. Of course, in this age, you must make sure if someone is recording, you trust they will not share it in public.

And Allah knows best.

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Women . Hijab

Can I attend a gathering at someone's house where women will not be observing Hijab and there will be no separation?

You should avoid such gatherings in which sinful acts are done.

Wassalam.