Questions tagged [men-women]
use for question related to either differences or similarities between both men and women
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Is operating on female patient in this specific condition haram?
I am a MD radiologist. To give some context I live in a non Muslim majority country. I work in a hospital 6 days a week. In our department there are 5 radiologist including me. Only 1 of them is ...
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Is a man allowed to defend himself from a woman? [duplicate]
Is a man allowed to defend himself from a woman in Islam? what if a woman is repeatedly punching or choking the men and the man is getting really injured. how do you defend yourself? and what if me as ...
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Is it haram to have friendship with other women after marriage?
My friend is a very religious person, he said that one should not have any relationship with other women after marriage even if it is just friendship? Is this true?
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Telling a girl she's beautiful
Assalamu Alaykum.
I'm just wondering if it is halal to go up to a girl who I find attractive, tell her she is beautiful and compliment her, and then go on my way? No discussion, I just compliment her. ...
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Gender interaction rules for Asexuals?
I am an asexual. Means I don't feel any attraction at all to any gender and physical intercourse seems kinda gross to me :v.
Now are there any exceptions to be made in the Islamic Rules for gender ...
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Why did the prophet said that women are inferior to men?
Why does Sahih al-Bukhari 304 says that women are less religious and intelligent than men?
Narrated by Abu Sa`id Al-Khudri:
Once Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) went out to the Musalla (to offer the prayer) ...
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What are the sources supporting gender segregation in Islam?
I am familiar with references such as:
Tell the believing men to lower their gaze and to be mindful of their chastity: this will be most conducive to their purity – (and,) verily, Allah is aware of ...
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Is it necessary to cut anus hairs
Is it necessary to shave anus hairs and if a person finds difficulty in cutting them after 2-3 times he had already cut them but the skin is causing issues and the hairs are just normal should i leave ...
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My muslim neighbour (F) takes sunbaths in the back garden without covering, is there a problem me seen her?
I am not a muslim and I live in a detached house but I can see my neighbours' backgarden, who are muslim, from my home office. I work from home most of the time, so, I spend a lot of time at my desk, ...
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What influenced the inclusion of guardianship within Islam? [duplicate]
Guardianship of Muslim women by men of a particular relative status is an important part of Islamic culture. I'm confused over this because on the one hand the word guardian implies the protection of ...
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Did the Prophet (s) allow a female-like man
Once I heard a hadith (I am not sure of the exact text) where the Prophet (s) allows a female-like man to be with women. But after he described them to the other men in a way as if you could see them, ...
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Hadith on half of man’s religion fulfilled through marriage
If half a man’s religion is fulfilled through marriage, what about for the wife? Is it the same for the wives in this case?
https://www.abuaminaelias.com/dailyhadithonline/2013/04/16/nikah-half-deen/
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Can I marry the sister of my ex girlfriend?
I had relationship with my cousin 6 years ago. now my parents want me to marry her younger sister. is it permissible? should I accept this marriage? Kindly guide.
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Is it haram for a man to shave their arms or legs?
I am a young male and my parents say that men aren’t supposed to shave their arms and/or legs. I don’t see the problem with it, is it haram? My older sisters do it, why can’t I? I think of the same ...
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Permissibility of hiring man and woman to work together online
Salaam alaikum
I am looking to hire software engineers to work on an Android app. Alhamdulilah, I found two Muslim candidates, which is ideal since this is to work with the Quran.
One is male, the ...
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Is talking to a Non-Muslim opposite gender haram?
We knew each other from social media and we have been talking for years..
A few males and a few females.. (im a female)
Expect one male, all others are muslims..
and its noted that now when i talk to ...
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When can a virgin muslim man marry a raped woman, and when isn't that possible?
Salam everyone,
Are there some conditions to marry a raped woman who aborted twice ?
She was still a child, and both were in the first month pregnancy.
Also are there some stories in the Quran, or ...
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Can I be romantic with my fiancée for her emotional well being?
Assalamu-Alaikum.
I am in a difficult situation and confused. 2 years ago I started dating a Christian girl, however a couple months back I started cleaning my heart and reconnected with Islam and ...
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Can a woman give gifts to non mahram man?
A non mahram man helped a woman ,so the woman wants to give him a gift to thank him.
Can a woman give gifts to non mahram man and a man to non mahram woman?
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Sexism and women's clothing [closed]
In the West the views of burqa and hijab are very serious and Islam is viewed as oppressive and sexist because women aren't even allowed to show their hair and have to wear long clothing etc. Is ...
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Men are burdened in Islam
Why is it that women are assured 100% rights and security in Islam. Whereas men are literally made into mules who are just supposed to work in order to please women and children?
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Regarding Wearing Smart Band
I use a smart fitness band.But I heard that if anything is such like womens' is prohibited. Band somewhat like a band but I use it not for fashion I use it for my fitness info and as a watch.
Does ...
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Can I play or watch tennis with women as a professional tennis player?
I'm a tennis player and I have to go out to several countries to play tennis. There are women with revealing clothes.
Can I see them without lusty eyes of course because of my work you know, some ...
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Can I open a restaurant where men and women can mix?
I want to open a restaurant in Kerala, India. Here, culturally, men and women usually have mixed gatherings and are not separated. Will I be sinning if some of these people who mix come to eat in my ...
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Friends with the opposite gender
I have a best friend from the opposite gender, we talk online through chatting apps and we have normal conversations at school, we are never alone together always in a public setting, we have never ...
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Is it allowed to visit a man's house when he isn't home for repair work?
Assalau Alaikum to my Muslim Brothers,
If a Muslim client who is a male is out of town and his wife is Alone at home, is it permissible for 2 male contractors at the permission of the husband to ...
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Are there verses in the qur'an on which there's no consensus about the addressed gender?
I'd like to know if there are verses in the qur'an where it is seemingly unclear whether the verse addresses both women and men or only one of both genders and on which at least some scholars ...
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Are there any cases where only male witnesses are allowed?
In surat al-Baqara when quoting debt contracts Allah taught us that we may replace one male witness by two female witnesses saying:
... And bring to witness two witnesses from among your men. And if ...
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Can four women be witnesses in cases where two male witnesses are necessary?
Allah the almighty said:
... And bring to witness two witnesses from among your men. And if there are not two men [available], then a man and two women from those whom you accept as witnesses - so ...
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Differentiating menstruation blood with virgin blood
Assalamualaikum.
Yesterday was my wedding day. My wife was having her period in the past week but she said it was over and then she did take junub bath or major ablution. But when we start to have ...
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Is Niqab and Burqa obligatory for women? [duplicate]
There are some shuyookh who say that niqab and burqa are obligatory because women are altogether 'awrah and they refer to the verse
“And tell the believing women to lower their gaze (from looking ...
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Is it permitted to sit with your sister in law in same room?
When my family visit my wife's family we stay in their house as guests. Her sisters will come into the bedroom we stay in to chat to her and I'm usually present and may chat to me wearing the ...
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When is it possible to look at the opposite sex who is not mahram?
I thought I'd change the question around as it's always lower your gaze. Is there any situation where a man can look at a woman (meaning looking at her face primarily and wearing no face veil (Niqaab) ...
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Are men and women equal in terms of piety in Islam?
According to Islamqa men and women are not equal.
So are men and women equal or not?
What I mean is, are men inherently better then women in terms of piety, just for them being men?
If there's any ...
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According to Ayatollah Khamenei, after engagement can both partners talk to each other and respect to the boundaries of Islam?
After engagement can both partners talk to each other and respect to the boundaries of Islam?
Answer in the light of the fatwa of Ayatollah Khamenei.
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What do Islamic scholars recommend for male students in schools where female students and teachers do not wear hijab?
In school, there are uncovered non-mahram female teachers and classmates. In this scenario, with mental strength one might refrain himself from looking at fellow classmates of the opposite gender, but ...
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For a man, is looking at uncovered non-mahram women forbidden?
I know that looking at an uncovered non-mahram women is forbidden, but I saw some Islamic YouTubers namely Ali Dawah and Sheikh Omar Suleiman looking at uncovered women as like it is not forbidden.
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Do I have to stop my relationship with a girl in another country who I cannot afford to marry?
I am in a serious relationship with a girl who lives in another country for 3 months. We want to get married, but I am not financially independent yet. It will take 1 to 2 years for me to become ...
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Is a back massage permitted by opposite gender?
If one has tension and stress and backache can one get a massage of the back, shoulders and neck by the opposite gender?
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Sharing a car with an opposite gender for business travel [duplicate]
If one is going on a business trip and the company arranges me to hire a car and drive it with a female colleague as passenger (or vice versa) what should I do?
Do I explain that a man and non-closely ...
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Does Qur'an 4:86 ("greet in return") apply to women when greeted by a non-mahram man?
We're supposed to return the salam; see Islam Q&A and
And when you are greeted with a greeting, greet [in return] with one better than it or [at least] return it [in a like manner]. Indeed, ...
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Why exactly is it haram to have a girlfriend?
I don't really understand why it is haram to have a relationship with the opposite sex (with no sexual intercourse), or even just be friends.
If I meet a girl, I would like to get to know her before ...
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How can I remain in contact with my girlfriend in an Islamic way?
Me and my girlfriend are in an innocent relationship, but after 2 months she said we are doing it wrong: it's against the Islamic way.
How can I remain in contact with her in an Islamic way? What ...
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Is wearing hijab only in front of men sexist?
There's a gender imbalance with hijab: it's only required to be worn in front of (non-mahram) men*. It requires that Muslim women behave differently depending on the gender of who's around, which is ...
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Is swimming in a mixed pool allowed if women are covered?
I doubt that males are permitted to swim in a pool with women who are wearing a swimsuit or bikini even if they averted their gaze. The environment is haraam. Now what if the women were wearing the ...
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Why Islam claims women are deficient in religion and intelligence? When in reality they are not
There are several hadiths which claims women are inferior in intelligence to that of men. for example:
Narrated Abu Said Al-Khudri:
Once Allah's Apostle went out to the Musalla (to offer the ...
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Who does "male attendants having no physical desire" refer to in Qur'an 24:31?
I wanted to ask a question about the following verse:
And tell the believing women to reduce [some] of their vision and guard their private parts and not expose their adornment except that which [...
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May a woman pray in front of a man if he is using a sutrah?
Ordinarily, women should not pray in front of men:
The best rows for men are the first rows, and the worst ones the last ones, and the best rows for women are the last ones and the worst ones for ...
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What is the role of a Muslim woman?
What is the role of a Muslim woman?
My father says women is there to please men and reproduce nothing else. Is that true? Women has no role in society, no job, no influence in any matter, nothing. ...
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Can a (male) taxi driver drive a female (non mahram), while being alone?
These two ahadith say that it is forbidden for man to be alone with a non mahram woman:
The Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) said:
“No man should be alone with a woman unless ...
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