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Can a Muslim woman upload pictures of herself for the purpose of working and business purposes?
I've heard from the traditional scholars such as Zakir Naik and Assimal Hakeem saying that it is not permissible nor encouraged for a woman to upload pictures of herself online even if she wears her hijab properly because they say it defeats the purpose of hijab. However, if something of necessity t...
I've heard from the traditional scholars such as Zakir Naik and Assimal Hakeem saying that it is not permissible nor encouraged for a woman to upload pictures of herself online even if she wears her hijab properly because they say it defeats the purpose of hijab. However, if something of necessity to gain provision(rizq) like working and business, she has to show her face so that the boss or the customers can know her who she is. Like for example, a resume with her face on it so the recruiter can identify her. Otherwise, it will be difficult and users online will assume that she is a bot if she does not show her face.
Not uploading videos or photos of full face makeup tutorial nor showing off the beauty to anonymous audience nor uploading daily life of the woman. Just the photo of the face for familiarity of employers, recruiters and customers. Nothing more than that. Something that is necessary in this modern, fast-paced world.
Nur Hazirah
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Umrah condition for women of age 50 years
My mother is planning to perform Umrah but she could not travel with her Mahram. My mother will travel to Makkah from Pakistan and her brother from UK and then they will perform Umrah together. Does Islam allow to perform Umrah in this case for a women with age to 50 years?
My mother is planning to perform Umrah but she could not travel with her Mahram.
My mother will travel to Makkah from Pakistan and her brother from UK and then they will perform Umrah together. Does Islam allow to perform Umrah in this case for a women with age to 50 years?
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Chating with girl that i want to marry
Assalamu alaikum, I want your opinion on this situation. Namely, I was in a haram relationship and thank God I got out, the girl is also religious, we simply broke up because we are not ready to get married etc. Is there a possibility that I can temporarily contact her once a month. We would only ta...
Assalamu alaikum, I want your opinion on this situation. Namely, I was in a haram relationship and thank God I got out, the girl is also religious, we simply broke up because we are not ready to get married etc. Is there a possibility that I can temporarily contact her once a month. We would only talk about our life, because there is inshaAllah high chance of us getting married in a few years so that we can somehow contact till that time may Allah reward you
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How can a man and woman get married if they are stranded on an island?
If a man and a woman, complete strangers (both Muslims) who are not married and are non mahram to each other, are stranded on an island, where no other human is present. How can they get married?
If a man and a woman, complete strangers (both Muslims) who are not married and are non mahram to each other, are stranded on an island, where no other human is present. How can they get married?
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Is it permissible to touch a child of the opposite sex?
Is it permissible for a man , who has hit puberty, to touch a non mehram, who has not hit the puberty? She is still a girl in that sense, so is it haram?
Is it permissible for a man , who has hit puberty, to touch a non mehram, who has not hit the puberty? She is still a girl in that sense, so is it haram?
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Talking to non mahram
Assalamu alaykum, I hope this message finds you well. I have a question regarding maintaining contact with non-mahram individuals. I have some male friends' numbers saved in my phone, but I realize that we don't communicate frequently, if at all. Considering Islamic principles of modesty and decency...
Assalamu alaykum,
I hope this message finds you well. I have a question regarding maintaining contact with non-mahram individuals. I have some male friends' numbers saved in my phone, but I realize that we don't communicate frequently, if at all. Considering Islamic principles of modesty and decency, would it be advisable for me to delete their contact information, even if there's no immediate necessity for it?I would appreciate your insight on this matter.
JazakAllahu Khairan,
Shahanas
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Touching non mehram
It was important for me to get some work done.I called his name again and again but due to noise around us that person could not hear me. So i touched him with my mobile phone instead with my hands .is this a sin?
It was important for me to get some work done.I called his name again and again but due to noise around us that person could not hear me. So i touched him with my mobile phone instead with my hands .is this a sin?
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Is it necessary to wear plain dress?
Is it necessary for a woman to wear completely plain dress, I mean without any design on it,in front of non-mahram?
Is it necessary for a woman to wear completely plain dress, I mean without any design on it,in front of non-mahram?
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Is my ex step father still my mahram?
as salaamu alaikum, Since my mother is now divorced to her ex-husband this is not my father, we still communicate. Does this mean he is no longer considered my mahram? Should I adjust my behavior around him now that he's no longer my mother's husband? How does this dynamic work? Jazakallah khair for...
as salaamu alaikum, Since my mother is now divorced to her ex-husband this is not my father, we still communicate. Does this mean he is no longer considered my mahram? Should I adjust my behavior around him now that he's no longer my mother's husband? How does this dynamic work? Jazakallah khair for your help.
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Helping non mahram
In the matter of life, and death, Is it halal to help a non mahram in a situation where touching one another is required (without touching you may not be able to help)?
In the matter of life, and death, Is it halal to help a non mahram in a situation where touching one another is required (without touching you may not be able to help)?
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Question about guest of hazrat A'isha R.A?
Aoa, a shia person asked me this question regarding the Hadith in Sahih Muslim, book of purifications narrates from alqamah and aswad, Hadith 566/288/668 depending upon the print you have . The question is that the Shi'a person was claiming that a stranger and non mahram man was staying with A'isha...
Aoa, a shia person asked me this question regarding the Hadith in Sahih Muslim, book of purifications narrates from alqamah and aswad, Hadith 566/288/668 depending upon the print you have . The question is that the Shi'a person was claiming that a stranger and non mahram man was staying with A'isha R.A in her house and thus claiming she was indecent (nauzubillah) . Could you please explain this Hadith in context of this ? Thank you
Eatsleep maze
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Can I kiss or hug my friend's wife who is like a sister to me?
My wife and I have a family friend (consisting of husband, wife and two kids). My relationship with my friend's wife is very precious and I have no intention of sin. We are like sister and brother to each other. And this is known by my wife and her husband. Is it permissible for us to hug and kiss e...
My wife and I have a family friend (consisting of husband, wife and two kids). My relationship with my friend's wife is very precious and I have no intention of sin. We are like sister and brother to each other. And this is known by my wife and her husband.
Is it permissible for us to hug and kiss each other on forehead? Can we ask Allah to continue this same relationship in jannah as well?
Mohamed
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Nov 11, 2018, 05:55 AM
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Can two women travel with non mahram?
A woman can't travel with a non mahram (alone), but can two women (together) travel with a non mahram?
A woman can't travel with a non mahram (alone), but can two women (together) travel with a non mahram?
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Aug 12, 2021, 03:31 PM
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If a female is meeting a non mahram in a room, who should the mahram be with her?
> No man should be alone with a woman and vice versa, there should be a > third person. So the third person should be a male or a female? What should be the relationship between the third person and the woman?
> No man should be alone with a woman and vice versa, there should be a
> third person.
So the third person should be a male or a female? What should be the relationship between the third person and the woman?
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May 26, 2021, 09:25 AM
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Forwarding messages between the opposite gender without actually taking to them
I had a fried of the opposite sex for a very long time and I decided I would try to end things with them since it's haram. It didn't go very well and we both got very emotional and couldn't let go so we decided that I would talk to someone of the same sex and that person would forward online message...
I had a fried of the opposite sex for a very long time and I decided I would try to end things with them since it's haram. It didn't go very well and we both got very emotional and couldn't let go so we decided that I would talk to someone of the same sex and that person would forward online messages between us. I have a feeling like that's also haram but I just don't know how to convince them to let go of this friendship. I'm also struggling to let go of this friendship and I don't know how to completely stop thinking about it.
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Is it ok to wear beautiful dress in front of non mahram?
Is it permissible for a woman to wear patternful, beautiful, gorgeous,flowery, attractive, bright, colorful, eye-catching dresses in front of non mahram?
Is it permissible for a woman to wear patternful, beautiful, gorgeous,flowery, attractive, bright, colorful, eye-catching dresses in front of non mahram?
Anonymous
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Feb 26, 2021, 03:04 AM
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is laughing of women in front of non mehram men okay?
I have to ask whether a female can laugh in presence of non mehram men. I used to think that it's not correct as females must use stern or strict voice with men as is mentioned in Quran 33:32. In this verse, laughing is not mentioned but it seemed obvious to me that laughing is going against being h...
I have to ask whether a female can laugh in presence of non mehram men. I used to think that it's not correct as females must use stern or strict voice with men as is mentioned in Quran 33:32. In this verse, laughing is not mentioned but it seemed obvious to me that laughing is going against being having stern voice.
But recently while discussing this with someone, I realised that I may be wrong. He said that talking in loving manner is wrong but laughing is not wrong and it's not non-stern thing according to him, specially when the conversation is related to work only [casualness pops up even in work related talks].
So what's correct and how is it derived?
And what is its level of importance like farz, wajib, recommended or optional?
Jazakallah.
Isl
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Jul 17, 2022, 01:28 PM
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Understanding the Ruling on being in an isolated place for opposite gender
I came across this [fatwa][1] and I can understand to the point that it is forbidden to be in 'an isolated Place' in which a man and a woman will be together based on the hadiths in the fatwa . But in what contexts were these hadiths told by the prophet (pbuh) ? Can you state some situations where e...
I came across this fatwa and I can understand to the point that it is forbidden to be in 'an isolated Place' in which a man and a woman will be together based on the hadiths in the fatwa .
But in what contexts were these hadiths told by the prophet (pbuh) ?
Can you state some situations where else the word 'khalwah' has been used ? (During the time of prophet)
What are other fatwas or interpretations of these hadiths ?(Sunni opinions)
If I take this fatwa too seriously, I cannot enter even shops where there is only a female sitting, same would apply for my sister/mother/wife who would want to shop. Neither can I enter in a taxi which would be driven by a female.
Also, if I am walking on an isolated street and a woman is Approaching, I must suddenly run away to the closest shop that has at least a male. The practicality of such fatwas is really questionable.
My purpose of asking this question is to simply categorize the places I visit.
For me the definition of isolated place is where you intentionally go with the expectation that no one else can know your presence with the woman.(examples: an isolated field visit purposely, locked room etc)
The places that do not fall in this category of isolated places: shops, taxis, streets, common rooms in offices/schools where anyone can enter exit/enter anytime etc.
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Difference between non-mahram friendship and non-mahram love relationship?
I just want to know the difference between these two. Someone was actually arguing with me about non-mahram friendship and non-mahram love relationship and I told him that for me non-mahram love relationship and non-mahram friendship is equally haram no matter you love or just friends. Am I right or...
I just want to know the difference between these two. Someone was actually arguing with me about non-mahram friendship and non-mahram love relationship and I told him that for me non-mahram love relationship and non-mahram friendship is equally haram no matter you love or just friends.
Am I right or wrong? Please give me reference from Quran or some proper reference from hadeeth. Because people so many times said we are just friends and this is not as much haram as boyfriend and girlfriend relationship. And they thought little haram is ok.
Please tell me the punishment or sin is equal or not?
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Is it allowed for a man to live with Non Mehram Relatives?
Assalam o Alaikum, My name is Zain. In a Few days, I will be moving to Dubai to set a Career. As I am on a Budget. I had booked Bed Spaces in Dubai. My Father's Niece (My 1st Cousin) also lives in Dubai. She lives in her own house. When she got to know that I am moving to Dubai. She offered me to li...
Assalam o Alaikum, My name is Zain.
In a Few days, I will be moving to Dubai to set a Career. As I am on a Budget. I had booked Bed Spaces in Dubai.
My Father's Niece (My 1st Cousin) also lives in Dubai. She lives in her own house. When she got to know that I am moving to Dubai. She offered me to live in her house. At first I rejected. But she didn't agreed and forced me and my Parents.
Now my Parents are also convincing me that you should live in her house. At this moment I am very confused.
**I want to know that is it allowed in Islam?Can I Live in my Cousins house?**
She is 19 years older than me. She is Divorced and has 3 Kids who live with her. She has offered me my own room to live in. At this moment. She is a Software Engineer and is at work in the Day time and Her kids are studying so they will be in school in the day time.
Can anyone please assist me out. It seems ok to me Because I will sleep alone in my own room.
Zain
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