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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) ...
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Is there a sex position that is not allowed in Islam? [duplicate]
I have done my research and found none of the sex positions that are banned in Islam. However, some people say that doggy style is still not liked in Islam; please clarify.
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Working wife's obedience [duplicate]
Assalamualaikum alaikum wa rahmatullahi wabrakatuhu
Is it permissible for the wife to work from home without husband's permission ?
if the wife is working from home and husband commands her not to ...
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Is seeing a cartoon image permissible
Assalam alaikum I want to know whether is it alright to read manga or anime with cartoon images in it?
Recently I read on a islamqa website that watching a cartoon image is permissiible,see this;
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Are Muslim woman and man considered equal?
I know this is an obvious question, but I usually find some stories bias. Please include resources to back-up your opinion.
Ok taking a very basic example...women can't look at the moon. And we ...
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Why a husband can accuse his wife of adultery but a wife cannot?
In Islam, if a woman commits adultery, a man can use Li'aan and use it to inflict the punishment of hud on her. If she tells a lie, she also has to say in the end that she may be cursed by Allah. But ...
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Is it obligatory for a non-Muslim woman to pay jizya?
Scholars say that jizya is not obligatory for non Muslim women. Is their any sahih evidence for this.
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What is the ruling on arousal & ghusl?
I’m kind of embarrassed to ask this but I want to know: Can something that comes from inappropriate thoughts require ghusl? I get those feelings quite often everyday, I try to ignore them but then ...
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Can a nineteen years old girl get divorce?
I am a 19 years old girl and I want divorce.
Does a girl's parent have any right to stop or force that girl from having divorce even if she wants a divorce from her husband?
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Can a Muslim women pursue a career in medicine (Islamically acceptable)?
As a high school student I am extremely confused about the compromise between religion and occupation. I'm aware that there are guidelines for this but say you wanted to do nursing or medical school, ...
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What will happen with pregnant free slave? [closed]
If a person free his slave while his slave was pregnant who will take custody of child. Mother? or her Owner who free him?
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According to the laws of Shariya, a woman should put on a head cover at home or not?
According to the laws of Shariya, a woman should put on a headcover at home or not? (in front of the family only: husband, sons, and daughters).
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What are the rights of un-married girls to choose husband in Islam?
please provide the answer and if possible the reference
1 : what rights does a girl has to choose her husband by her self ??
2 : up to what limit and what right her parents have over her will ??
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Which scholars permit a female judge in an islamic/sharia court?
I know from Islamqa that a woman cannot be a judge in an islamic court, they put an exception on majority of Hanafis based on:
This is the view of the Maalikis, Shaafa’is and Hanbalis, and of some of ...
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Can a Muslim girl make accounts on social media?
We all know that Islam teaches a woman to reveal herself only to her family & other females.
If I make account on Instagram and upload my photos, then is it correct?
Because here I am revealing ...
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Will houri be available to people in Jannat?
Salam,
I have heard many times through many people that if one does follow all the necessary Islamic laws and happens to be placed in Jannat(heaven), then the man will receive hoor(Houri) (very ...
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Why scholars disagree on whether it's obligatory for women to veil their faces or not in Islam?
While reading Surat Al-Noor, I came across the following verse:
“And say to the believing women that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty; that they should not display their beauty ...
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Does Islam grant women the right to seek divorce?
A sister got married to a man. They have two children. They all live in Ghana but in different cities. The problem is that the husband had a first wife whom he lives together with while the sister ...
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What is the Iddah period for an old lady?
According to Wikipedia:
Iddah is, the period, three months after a divorce and four months and ten days after the death of a spouse, is calculated on the number of menses that a woman has. Iddah ...
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Concept of hymen breakage of vagina is sign of good character
What does islam and hadis say about breakage of Hymen of a virgin girl? Is it a symbol of good character or nobel sign of virgin girls? A girl of good character should have it? A girl is real ...
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Does Islam promote, and or enforce stereotypes on males and females?
Does Islam promote, and or enforce stereotypes on males and females? Two examples are (but not limited to):
Females should or must lack a university level education, and focus on housework.
Males ...
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If a Muslim woman were beaten by her husband who believes his actions are Sharia compliant, how can she rectify the situation?
M. Arnez, Empowering women through Islam: Fatayat NU between tradition and change, J. Islamic Studies, 2010 (doi), writes:
[Indonesian women's organization] Fatayat NU strongly moves against a ...
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Does woman need four witnesses to prove rape in Sharia law
This has provoked me as it is being used in different ways as a jock material from non-Muslims. What I understand is Sharia law, made it almost impossible to prove adultery by either requesting four ...
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Is it permissible for a girl to reject a proposal?
If a girl doesn't like a proposal, can she reject it? I have always wanted to get marry to a person who has more knowledge and practices Islam more than I do. If I found the proposal from a person ...
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Is it true that "pregnancy is seen in sharia as like an illness"?
In a YouTube video by Islam On Demand, Are Women Deficient? - Hamza Yusuf, we have the following quote:
There's some aspect of the group, or of the, uh, individual, or in this case of the gender, ...
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Why is the blood money of a woman half that of a man in Islam?
There is no strict verse in the Qur'an which clearly shows us that the blood money of a women is half that of a man. However, narrations both in Shi'ite and Sunni traditions exist regarding this case....
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What should an unmarried woman who has frequent, unexplained sexual urges do? (E.g. hypersexuality, nymphomania)
What should an unmarried woman who has frequent, unexplained sexual urges do? The Prophetic advice of fasting does not seem to be working in this case.
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Is there any Islamic reason to prevent women from voting?
While women are welcomed to vote in many Islamic countries, it seems some Islamic countries still do not let women to vote.
I believe allowing women to participate in making decision about their ...
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How does Iran justify women in the police force? (Shia View)
This wikipedia article mentions that some 400 women joined the Iranian police force between 1979 and 2003.
This answer gives a pretty good explanation of women working outside the home. It seems to ...
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A Muslim woman should not dye her hair "in the manner of kaafir women"; what does that preclude?
Islam Q&A writes concerning a woman dying her hair:
With regard to changing it with different colours of dye, the basic principle is that it is permissible, unless it is done in the manner of ...
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Are women permitted to go near the graves or graveyards to perform Jiarat (Dua) for the dead? [duplicate]
In my country women are not allowed to go near graves and perform Jiarat (Dua).
But men are allowed to do that.
What is the Islamic position on this? Are there any references regarding this?
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Does the coming of menses break the fast?
Of course, menses go for few days and woman cannot fast anymore with such condition.
So what does the Quran and the hadith has to say about it? What should woman do then?
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What is adornment in 24:60 [closed]
(As for women past child-bearing, who have no hope of marriage) and do
not need to get married, (it is no sin for them) for such women (if
they discard their (outer) clothing) in front of strange ...
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Do women with hijab have the same sense of freedom like others in this modern age? [closed]
Allah,the exalted,says in the noble Quran as such:
"Tell the believing men to reduce [some] of their vision and guard
their private parts. That is purer for them. Indeed, Allah is
Acquainted ...
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Why did Mohammad had a special privilege of marriage?
According to 33:50 Mohammed had a special privilege of marrying women:
O Prophet! We have made lawful to thee thy wives to whom thou hast paid their dowers; and those whom thy right hand possesses ...
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Hijab and Freedom Of Choice [duplicate]
According to the Islamic viewpoint Is the government entitled to force women to observe Hijab in the society?
knowing that "there is no compulsion in religion" why Hijab is being enforced in some ...
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Covering Face In The House
There have been great debates on covering face in Islam. As per my knowledge, two great Sahaba, Abdullah Ibne Maso'od and Abdullah Ibne Abbas, have difference of opinion on the subject. Some people ...
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Female supervising men in Factory
My wife is planning to establish a pure water factory. In the Factory 75% of the workers will be men, while she supervise/manage them. What is the ruling regarding these issue.Kindly site references ...
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