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  • Vitamin deficiency due to wearing abayas

    Did any study done in Saudia some years back reveal that breast feeding mothers in Saudi were having deficiency of some vitamins because they were not getting enough exposure to sunlight as they wear black abayas, hence European company introduced a formula milk for infants to overcome the deficiency in infants?? I know may take some time, but I wish.. More

    84061 28-4-2002

  • Hijab as a choice

    My question is about Hijab: why do some people say that wearing Hijab is a choice that they made? I thought it was recommended that Muslim women wear Hijab? (I wear Hijab but I was just wondering about this)... More

    84053 24-4-2002

  • She Fails to Wear Hijaab

    I wore the veil twice but I could not bear it so I took it off; each time I wore it less than 5 days. Than I once made Allah a promise if I buy a new car I will wear it, and I am in the process of purchasing a new car, but I am afraid if I wear it again I will take it off again. Moreover, my family and I are facing a financial problem and I am working.. More

    84054 24-4-2002

  • Women's Participation in Mosque Executive Committee Election

    I live in the US. At the mosque we have an executive committee elected by the people of the community. Can women get involved in these elections? A) As a voter? B) As a candidate? .. More

    84042 24-4-2002

  • Equality of the Sexes

    I am currently a Masters student and all I am being taught is the superiority of men over women in Islam. I whole heartedly agree. Yet I have some questions which generally arise in our class. 1) Are men superior to women?2) Men and women are mentioned (individually) how many times in Qur'an?3) What should I say and what should be my response to such.. More

    84040 23-4-2002

  • Wife wants to study

    What is the Islamic ruling if a woman wants to go out and study for her own growth and development (which in turn will no doubt make her a good mother and wife) but the husband doesn't want her to due to the Hadith that says women should stay in their homes and not come out unless very necessary... More

    84047 23-4-2002

  • Dressing in America to fit in leads to confusion

    I am a 15 year-old Muslimah living in America. I have a question concerning the clothes I wear at school. Normally I wear pants and long sleeved shirts. They are what most girls wear in America which are bell bottom jeans and short shirts. I know I only do this to fit in, but how can I turn back? Is this really bad? I always feel exposed in some way.. More

    83983 14-4-2002

  • Prayers of males and females, etc.

    1) Is the prayer of male and female or is there any difference?2) What is the ruling for following the four Imams?3) Are we allowed to work in a supermarket?.. More

    83954 9-4-2002

  • Mixing with Males in the Workplace

    I'm a Filipino Muslim working as a nurse here in Middle East. Being an expert, we are handling patients of both sexes and more often than not, males. I have read so many articles about the mixing of both sexes in a workplace but it seem to be common nowadays. Can you please enlighten me on this subject? .. More

    83953 8-4-2002

  • Family relations with Muslim and non-Muslim members

    1) I am a new Muslim. Can I show my hair and arms to my male cousins, my mom's sister's sons? Can my husband shake my aunt's hand and give her a hug? Please verify your answer with evidence from the Qur'an or authentic Hadith.2) I am the only one in my family who is Muslim, and my parents want us (my husband, daughter, and I) to stay here in the United.. More

    83950 8-4-2002

  • Sending Wife and Children to Palestine While He Completes Studies in US

    I am a married man and I have three daughters. I came to study in the USA before two years and my family is with me. My wife delivered a baby girl before a month ago, thank God. The expenses were very high and I am running out of money. Can I send my wife and children back to Palestine to live with her family for one year until I finish my studies here.. More

    83940 6-4-2002

  • Women covering their feet

    This is very important as many women I know don't believe that the feet should be covered and I know that a lady who doesn't wear her Khimar properly will not even smell Jannah. So please elaborate on the following, Insha Allah. Please give me a Hadith stating that the feet of women should be covered during prayer. I understand that it is mentioned.. More

    83938 2-4-2002

  • Woman Traveling Alone by Plane

    Can a woman travel alone, if the journey is less than 24 hours and is by plane? .. More

    83912 30-3-2002

  • Woman's Voice Causing Erection

    Is masturbation Haram? What if you are talking to a woman on the phone and she says things to cause an erection is it the same as Zina? .. More

    83899 24-3-2002

  • How to Help an Orphan Girl

    We have a girl in our community who is an orphan and does not have any relative to care of her. Unfortunately, the Muslim community here is not paying any attention to her. As such she is alone. She did try to make friends with other Muslim girls coming from different countries to study in the US. To her disappointment, she found them more of exploiters.. More

    83846 4-3-2002

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