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Removing niqaab because people stare
I have a serious issue regarding my wife, and I need a fatwa on this issue. My wife wears the hijab and niqab (maa shaa Allaah), but when we go to a restaurant during the weekend, people stare at her because of her niqab! My question is: is it permissible to remove my wife's niqab?
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Why hijab should be plain
I understand and agree with the concept of a Muslimah's dress in public being simple, but is it really required to wear plain clothing with no designs and so on it? I am obviously not talking of big, bold, colourful designs, but is there any evidence that requires plain garments that do not have any flowery designs or dots/stripes to be worn bywomen?
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Jilbaab is not obligatory if the woman's clothes meet the conditions of the hijab
This question is based on various fatwas that I have read on this website, so I request you to personally answer me in detail and clarify. The subject of my query is the hijab, and specifically the outergarment for women. In fatwa #296476, you clearly outline the conditions of a Muslim woman's hijab and define the 'jilbab' as an outergarment, meanwhile.. More
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Women not obliged to cover hair at all times
salam. people say that if the woman's hair is seen no angel will come near. is it true? if so what about those angels who record our deeds? and does this mean that a woman should always cover her hair? even at home where there are no non mehrams?
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Ruling on rings and bracelets showing on a woman's hands
Assalaamu alaikum. I wear hijab but not niqab, and I leave my hands uncovered too. My clothes are very modest, and I do not use makeup or henna either. I would like to know whether I am permitted to show my finger rings in public? And if my bangles stick out from my wrists while I am wearing full-sleeved clothes, is that wrong? Please give me a personal.. More
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Women can use fitting rooms under certain conditions
As-Salamu aleykum, I'm a married woman and mother living in a muslim country where ee made hijra alhamdulillah and spending summer in my european homecountry in order to keep familyties and motivate my father, brother and sister to discover Islam.Where i'm living it is not easy for women to shop, i can't look at items without men quickly coming and.. More
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Can a woman take off her Hijab in the presence of her non-Muslim stepfather?
Is it permissible for my Muslim wife to take off her Hijaab in the presence of her non-Muslim step father? Please, include proof from the Quran or the Sunnah if possible.
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A husband wants his wife to take off Niqaab
What is the ruling on a husband who wants his wife to take off the Niqaab and to only wear the Hijaab, in spite of the fact that he agreed to marry her while she was wearing Niqaab. Afterwards, he asked her to wear only the Hijaab without the Niqaab. What is the Sharee'ah ruling concerning this case if the wife rejects her husband's request? Please,.. More
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A Muslim's stance on his Hijab-negligent sisters
My sisters neglect Hijaab, and I have tried so much to convince them to wear it, but they did not give proper response. I tried to tell them about some relevant Quranic verses, and I was surprised because they memorized the Quran even better than me. I talked to my mother, and she told me that I should not shout at them or threaten them, and that I.. More
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Ruling on wearing women suits (jacket and pants)
I am a girl living in Europe. When I get out, I wear decent and trendy clothes, like that in our Arab countries; a loose women suit consisting of a jacket and pants. I regularly perform the prayer and worship Allaah Almighty intensely. Also, I beautify myself when going out but without adding stark makeup. What is the Sharee'ah ruling?
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Ways to convince a muslim woman to wear the Islamic Hijab
My fiancée does not wear the Hijaab. What are the ways by which I can convince her to fear her Lord and wear the Hijaab? I would like you to help me use the targheeb wa-tarheeb (arousing-desire-and-inspiring-awe) approach as a persuasive technique.
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Wearing the Hijab is obligatory before and after performing Hajj
Is it permissible for an unveiled woman to perform the Hajj while being unsure whether she will wear the Hijaab after performing it?
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A Muslim woman should not be ashamed of wearing the Hijab
I am a young man who graduated last year and got a scholarship to study in a non-Muslim country. I live in a small town with only 40 Muslims, most of whom know very little about Islam! I would like to marry a girl from my country whom I have already proposed to, and I would like to bring her to live with me in this town where there is not even a single.. More
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Not necessary for woman to be 'full of faith' before being required to wear the Hijab
Some people claim that a Muslim woman should not be asked to wear the Hijaab except after she does more to draw nearer to Allaah, the Exalted, and her heart is filled with faith given that it is useless to ask her to wear it while her heart is distant from Allaah, the Exalted. Is that correct?
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Ruling on a female doctor uncovering her hands and wrists when necessary
A Muslim female physician from the U.K. asked me to ask you this question. She has achieved great success in her field of specialization of obstetrics and gynecology. She only carries out critical surgical procedures. She has left her job for some time in order to entirely devote herself to raising her children, but her medical specialty is important,.. More
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