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Are people with erotophobia or tactile hypersensitivity (hating physical touch) apart of ghayr uli al irbah?
Are erotophobic (afraid of sex/sexual intimacy that can also include marriage) and asexual individuals or people with sensory processing issues (being hypersensitive to sensory input in intercourse) apart of ghayr uli al irbah?
Are erotophobic (afraid of sex/sexual intimacy that can also include marriage) and asexual individuals or people with sensory processing issues (being hypersensitive to sensory input in intercourse) apart of ghayr uli al irbah?
FireCauser (1 rep)
Nov 10, 2025, 02:12 PM • Last activity: Nov 10, 2025, 04:00 PM
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Are Ankles to be covered for women? if not, till what extent the garment can be(above the ankles)?
According to the hadith [Jami` at-Tirmidhi Book 24 Hadith 1731][1] my understanding is that a woman has to wear a long garment which is below the ankle by at least a handspan or forearm. (That's what i understand by 'slacken') > Narrated Ibn 'Umar: That the Messenger of Allah (Peace be upon him) sai...
According to the hadith Jami` at-Tirmidhi Book 24 Hadith 1731 my understanding is that a woman has to wear a long garment which is below the ankle by at least a handspan or forearm. (That's what i understand by 'slacken') > Narrated Ibn 'Umar: That the Messenger of Allah (Peace be upon him) said: "Whoever arrogantly drags his garment, Allah will not look at him on the Day of Judgement." So Umm Salamah said: "What should the women do with their hems?" He said: "Slacken them a handspan." So she said: "Then their feet will be uncovered." He said: "Then slacken them a forearm's length and do not add to that." While according to the fatwa > If it is short and comes a handspan above the ankles, that is not permissible even if she covers her calves and feet with pants or socks, because that is imitating men who are enjoined to make their garments short, above the ankles. Here they seem to have set handspan in the other direction i.e. it is allowed according to the fatwa to be above the ankle as long as it is not risen by more than handspan from the ankle. **Question:Are Ankles to be covered for women? if not, till what extent the lower garment can be(above the ankles)?**
aadil095 (732 rep)
Jul 3, 2019, 05:42 PM • Last activity: Oct 29, 2025, 04:09 AM
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Assalamu Walaikum.. I want to ask if is it haram to upload a cartoon girl with a hijab as my profile picture
Is it haram to upload a cartoon girl with a hijab as my profile picture?[![ search wallpaper Hijab Cartoon Dp, girl cartoon hijab HD phone][1]][1] [1]: https://i.sstatic.net/x5Whc.jpg
Is it haram to upload a cartoon girl with a hijab as my profile picture?
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Mahnoor (11 rep)
Mar 27, 2023, 01:09 AM • Last activity: Oct 13, 2025, 10:10 AM
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Going out with daughters at night
Assalamualaikum, I want to ask you if a woman has the permission of her husband and she is going with her daughters and she is also covered so can she go out at night for dinner?
Assalamualaikum, I want to ask you if a woman has the permission of her husband and she is going with her daughters and she is also covered so can she go out at night for dinner?
Ariba Siddiqui (11 rep)
Dec 22, 2024, 02:50 AM • Last activity: Aug 26, 2025, 01:13 PM
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Women aren't allowed to show their hair to non-mahrams. What about wigs?
Women aren't permitted to show their hair to non-mahrams. Lets say that there was a wedding, and lots of non-mahram men were present. Will the woman be allowed to wear a wig (and style it) so she does not show her hair to non-mahrams? Not necessarily at a wedding, but just in public. Can a woman wea...
Women aren't permitted to show their hair to non-mahrams. Lets say that there was a wedding, and lots of non-mahram men were present. Will the woman be allowed to wear a wig (and style it) so she does not show her hair to non-mahrams? Not necessarily at a wedding, but just in public. Can a woman wear a wig to cover her hair instead of some sort of scarf (hijab)?
izaac (21 rep)
May 27, 2017, 11:01 PM • Last activity: Aug 19, 2025, 01:45 PM
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Is it permissible to have an islamic twitter account as a woman?
As the question states, I have a Twitter account where I post reminders or debunk misconceptions about Islam. I do not post myself, nor do I privately talk with males; everything is done in a public setting. A comment told me I am a "hoejabi" because I have a social media account, despite me never c...
As the question states, I have a Twitter account where I post reminders or debunk misconceptions about Islam. I do not post myself, nor do I privately talk with males; everything is done in a public setting. A comment told me I am a "hoejabi" because I have a social media account, despite me never crossing the line with any male, and I have no photos of myself on my Twitter. Is this permissible? Thank you
Miriam t (1 rep)
Jun 30, 2025, 01:29 PM
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What is to be done if a mother forbids a daughter from wearing the hijab?
I'm 18 years old and i want to wear the hijab, but my mom didn't let me, whenever i ask her about it she ignores me and telling me to focus on my studies. According to Islamic teachings Should i disobey her to wear the hijab without her permission?
I'm 18 years old and i want to wear the hijab, but my mom didn't let me, whenever i ask her about it she ignores me and telling me to focus on my studies. According to Islamic teachings Should i disobey her to wear the hijab without her permission?
Tryingtobehallalgirl (1 rep)
May 10, 2025, 07:06 AM • Last activity: May 10, 2025, 12:09 PM
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How to interpret "A women who reveals her body or even wears tight fitting clothes wont come within 500 years of the smell of Jannah"?
[AskImam][1] quotes the Prophet as saying: > A women who reveals her body or even wears tight fitting clothes wont come within 500 years of the smell of Jannah. and the extended version > Women who are dressed but appear naked, who will be inclined (towards men) and make (men) incline (toward them)....
AskImam quotes the Prophet as saying: > A women who reveals her body or even wears tight fitting clothes wont come within 500 years of the smell of Jannah. and the extended version > Women who are dressed but appear naked, who will be inclined (towards men) and make (men) incline (toward them). They will not enter Jannah and they will not smell its fragrance where as its fragrance can be would be smelt from the distance of 500 years. I'm struggling to understand this. In particular: - Am I correct in understanding that this is a quote from the Prophet Muhammad ? - Does this imply that (believing) women who dress immodestly throughout their lives without repenting will not go to heaven? If so, where do they go? - How much of their body is required to be revealed before this applies? - What does "smelt from the distance of 500 years" mean? Distance is not usually measured in years, nor is it smelt.
Rebecca J. Stones (20998 rep)
Jun 29, 2016, 02:39 AM • Last activity: May 5, 2025, 01:52 AM
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is niqab واجب? please help
I really want to start wearing it I just want to know if it is im afraid of wearing it also because of the city that I’m in it’s soo many KKK flags it’s scary. alhumdulilah for every answer.
I really want to start wearing it I just want to know if it is im afraid of wearing it also because of the city that I’m in it’s soo many KKK flags it’s scary. alhumdulilah for every answer.
unknown123 (31 rep)
Mar 13, 2024, 12:48 AM • Last activity: Mar 3, 2025, 09:01 PM
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My father is forcing me to wear hijab even if I'm not ready yet
Assalamu alaikum, I'm a 16 year old girl and since an year he keeps telling me to wear hijab. I understand the importance of wearing a hijab but somehow I'm not really ready yet. But nowdays he kept on forcing me, guilt tripping me by saying he's my father so he can make my decisions and if I don't...
Assalamu alaikum, I'm a 16 year old girl and since an year he keeps telling me to wear hijab. I understand the importance of wearing a hijab but somehow I'm not really ready yet. But nowdays he kept on forcing me, guilt tripping me by saying he's my father so he can make my decisions and if I don't wear hijab I'll be punished in jahannam. I do not wear any revealing clothes and try to keep myself away from other's prying eyes. I have no problem with wearing a hijab but I want some time but he's not willing to give me the time and it's making me feel forced, that a thing I'm supposed to start with my whole heart but I've to do it for someone else where we do things like praying , wearing hijab and doing other halal deeds are to satisfy Allah not humans. This thing is really saddening me. What should I do?
Humaira Sarah (1 rep)
Jan 13, 2025, 06:00 PM
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Are women in hijab assumed not to be "asking for it" in sexual assault cases?
In cases of sexual assault against women, the victim might be asked questions like *what was she wearing?* leading to the implication that she was somehow "asking for it" (i.e. provoking her attacker) if she was wearing a certain style of clothing, thereby giving the perpetrator a mitigating factor....
In cases of sexual assault against women, the victim might be asked questions like *what was she wearing?* leading to the implication that she was somehow "asking for it" (i.e. provoking her attacker) if she was wearing a certain style of clothing, thereby giving the perpetrator a mitigating factor. It's a form of victim blaming : > A typical expression of victim blaming is the "asking for it" idiom, e.g. "she was asking for it" said of a victim of violence or sexual assault. I'm wondering what would happen in a sexual assault case brought to a sharia court where the female victim was wearing hijab. **Question**: Are women in hijab assumed not to be "asking for it" in sexual assault cases? It's possible the sharia could interpret hijab as an unequivocal expression that she is not "asking for it".
Rebecca J. Stones (20998 rep)
Apr 17, 2017, 07:15 AM • Last activity: Dec 14, 2024, 10:04 AM
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Am I still obligated to wear hijab at school when the school forbids it?
As a Muslim girl I know that wearing a hijab (scarf for covering the hair) is compulsory and I do wear it. But wearing the hijab isn't permitted in the school where I study. They also don't allow other students to use things that would reflect their religion, like a Hindu student is not allowed to u...
As a Muslim girl I know that wearing a hijab (scarf for covering the hair) is compulsory and I do wear it. But wearing the hijab isn't permitted in the school where I study. They also don't allow other students to use things that would reflect their religion, like a Hindu student is not allowed to use a Bindi on his/her forehead. They say that this promotes equality among the students. Now I am confused what to do. Is it acceptable not to wear hijab at school in this situation?
Rizana Salim (53 rep)
Jan 27, 2015, 04:22 PM • Last activity: Dec 14, 2024, 07:12 AM
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It is related to hijab
I study in a Christian missionary school. In my school hijab is not allowed, I tried talking to my Principal and she straight away refused me. This is my last year of school so I cannot leave my school. I have the intention of wearing hijab but I cannot wear in school, will I be sinful for this? And...
I study in a Christian missionary school. In my school hijab is not allowed, I tried talking to my Principal and she straight away refused me. This is my last year of school so I cannot leave my school. I have the intention of wearing hijab but I cannot wear in school, will I be sinful for this? And if somehow my photos in school uniform are uploaded somewhere without my knowledge will I be sinful for that?
Haya Fatima (11 rep)
Dec 14, 2024, 06:34 AM
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Am I sinful for seeing my fiancée without her hijab?
Assalamu'alaikum Dear brothers n sisters in Islam. I am a 23 years old male, and currently in a serious relationship with a girl (my classmate). One day, while we were hanging out, it is our own activity to play with each other's smartphone (just for fun generally, to check for any suspicious messag...
Assalamu'alaikum Dear brothers n sisters in Islam. I am a 23 years old male, and currently in a serious relationship with a girl (my classmate). One day, while we were hanging out, it is our own activity to play with each other's smartphone (just for fun generally, to check for any suspicious messages from opposite genders' friends and to make other jealous, joke around etc.). We are very strict in term of maintaining distance between us as well as other restrictions because we fear that our relationship might not be blessed the Almighty God (God forbids), so while playing each other's smartphone, if for example I want to open a certain apps on her phone, I would ask her permission first (in fear that there might be pics of her or her female family members exposing their aurah and whatnot). I was scrolling through her Telegram chat n there was a chat between her and her female bestfriend, I asked her if I can open and read their conversation, she said no problem. Thing is, she might forget this, but upon scrolling through their conversation, I saw a glimpse of her pic without scarf, so for a split second I saw her aurah : her hair. I frozed and was extremely scared , but I covered it up because if she finds out, she might be extremely mad at me and it'll probably ruin our relationship with marriage goal. After that incident, I felt very disgusted with myself and I can tell that I just made a huge huge mistake, though unintentionally, but it was a very big sin that I committed that I almost threw up alone in my car when I remember the incidence. My question is, what should I do? Did I just commit a big sin and should I tell my fiancé regarding the matter? Thank you very much in advance dear brothers and sisters , very sorry for the long explanation.....
Struggling Muslim (1 rep)
Dec 25, 2019, 03:43 PM • Last activity: Dec 13, 2024, 02:13 PM
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Why do Muslim women need to cover more than men?
I was talking to a non Muslim and she thought it was objectifying women that they have to cover up and how come the coverage is not equal between the genders? How do we answer this?
I was talking to a non Muslim and she thought it was objectifying women that they have to cover up and how come the coverage is not equal between the genders? How do we answer this?
user21349 (19 rep)
Feb 26, 2017, 11:16 PM • Last activity: Nov 23, 2024, 03:02 AM
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Who is worse among these two kinds of woman?
Among these two women who is the worse? 1. A woman who treats her husband well, serves him well but does fornication (Zina) in absence of her husband. 2. A woman who prays salah, do her hijabs but neglects her husband and doesn't serve him well and treats badly.
Among these two women who is the worse? 1. A woman who treats her husband well, serves him well but does fornication (Zina) in absence of her husband. 2. A woman who prays salah, do her hijabs but neglects her husband and doesn't serve him well and treats badly.
user59066 (7 rep)
Sep 27, 2023, 09:36 AM • Last activity: Nov 13, 2024, 08:01 AM
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How was hijab (head covering) been made obligatory?
This question has ever been asked but i'm asking it again because: 1. The answers given are not concrete 2. Closed (as primarily opinion based) 3. Closed (as too broad) The questions are as follows: **First** is there any unambiguous source from Quran and/or Hadith which clearly mentions that Woman...
This question has ever been asked but i'm asking it again because: 1. The answers given are not concrete 2. Closed (as primarily opinion based) 3. Closed (as too broad) The questions are as follows: **First** is there any unambiguous source from Quran and/or Hadith which clearly mentions that Woman should cover their hair ? **Second**, Now if it is not clear, what are the main sources (e.g. Quran Verse or Hadiths) that were interpreted, if possible for the different madhabs ? **Third**, how the interpretations has lead to conclusion that Hijab is obligatory, clearly, the interpretations has been performed by different madhabs and in each madhabs, there was a logical entailment from the sources that Hijab is obligatory, in short what was the usool used for deriving this obligation, if possible for each madhabs ? NB: In no way, I am contesting the principle of Hijab, I am instead pro this practice, and sure that the great mujtahids have put forward such a practice as fard/wajib, then it must be important, i'm only wishing to see the evidence behind or the way they derived the ruling Jazak Allah
Noor (795 rep)
Mar 20, 2017, 06:53 PM • Last activity: Oct 29, 2024, 06:01 AM
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Is the husband sinful if his wife refuses to wear hijab?
Salam, The title sums up 70% of the question. The scenario is, say a woman refuses to wear hijab because she does not want to wear it(she dresses modestly for the rest of clothing), that is there is no health hazard or other problems. Her husband talks to her, tries to change her mind in all possibl...
Salam, The title sums up 70% of the question. The scenario is, say a woman refuses to wear hijab because she does not want to wear it(she dresses modestly for the rest of clothing), that is there is no health hazard or other problems. Her husband talks to her, tries to change her mind in all possible ways but she is bent on not wearing it. In such a scenario will the husband accountable for wife's sin? Is it permissible to marry a woman who does not wear hijab? If such a case occurs after marriage should the husband divorce his wife? I have done some research but I want a comprehensive, well sourced and compiled opinion from more knowledgeable persons on here. Thank you
ZAC16 (57 rep)
Sep 1, 2024, 12:55 PM • Last activity: Sep 13, 2024, 06:19 AM
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School is forcing me to take PE and change into their uniform. What should I do?
Assalmualaikum, I attend an American high school and graduation requirement states we must have 4 years of physical education. I understand the requirement but, I’m a niqabi who practices full hijab, and the uniform for PE exposes the shape and curves of my body. I have reached out for a change in c...
Assalmualaikum, I attend an American high school and graduation requirement states we must have 4 years of physical education. I understand the requirement but, I’m a niqabi who practices full hijab, and the uniform for PE exposes the shape and curves of my body. I have reached out for a change in classes or even an alternative. This was rejected and I was told to basically “suck it up” and that this issue was only my discomfort with changing in the locker rooms. I was also told that this was a new problem I was bringing up and that no other Muslim students had complained about it. In this case what can I do?
Dia (11 rep)
Sep 4, 2024, 01:57 AM • Last activity: Sep 6, 2024, 11:59 PM
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Is niqab compulsory in these days for women?
I know in the early days of Sahaba and Fiqh it was nt compulsory but rather recommended. Now, I saw that there's an established consensus of jurists of Ahle Sunnah wal Jamah that it is compulsory for today.Here is his reference: > Imam Ibn Raslan, Imam Abdul Bar, Imam Ramali, Imam Badruddin Al Aini,...
I know in the early days of Sahaba and Fiqh it was nt compulsory but rather recommended. Now, I saw that there's an established consensus of jurists of Ahle Sunnah wal Jamah that it is compulsory for today.Here is his reference: > Imam Ibn Raslan, Imam Abdul Bar, Imam Ramali, Imam Badruddin Al Aini, > Imam Muhammad Ibrahim Al-Wazir etc. have described in their books that > The ijma/consensus has been established that the women's faces must be covered > and it is obligatory these days. > > [Aun al-Mabud 11/162; Risalatun Fil-Hijabi Was-Sufur 19; Fatawa Ulamail >Baladil Haram 1169; Nihayatul > Minhaj Ila Sharhil Minhaj: 6/188; Umdadul Kari 20/245; Al Istidkar > 8/542; The Muslim Woman 202; Kashful Gumati al Adilat al Hijab Fil > Kitab wal Sunnah, 2nd edition, 161] Now, what is the actual ruling on this in the Sunni madhabs? Can we go against this consensus? Please answer with references from the early days and also from those who established a consensus of essentiality.
Litten (115 rep)
May 22, 2023, 05:39 AM • Last activity: Aug 23, 2024, 11:01 AM
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