Women

Should I stop fasting during pregnancy?

Question: I have a question regarding fasting while pregnant. I am a pregnant lady. Two days ago I

A guy wants to get to know me through Mut’a (temporary marriage), what to do?

Question: I am writing to you regarding a question about Mut’a (temporary marriage). I am very confused as to what I should do. I am 18, and recently a boy the same age as me asked for my hand in marriage, but that this is for the coming years, when he becomes independent. He has

Can a woman attain high spiritual and intellectual levels in Islam?

Question: In Islamic lectures and seminars we hear a lot about male scholars and their achievements, especially about how

My friend took off her hijab – how should I deal with the situation?

Question: My friend has recently taken her scarf off. What is the best approach for dealing with this?

Is duty of wearing hijab stated in Quran?

Question: Regarding the hijab (Muslim woman’s headscarf), some people argue that it’s not Islamic, but rather a Jewish thing, and that

How do I convince my teenage friend not to wear makeup in public?

Question: Sheikh, my teenage cousin has been trying to convince her friend not to wear makeup in public.

Can I take off the hijab to work and help my family?

Question: My mother is ill and needs help, I would like to take off my hijab so I

Is a woman allowed to pluck her eyebrows?

Question: Is a woman allowed to pluck her eyebrows? Answer: Plucking the eyebrows in sense of just removing

I have done an abortion and now I’m extremely regretful! How do I seek forgiveness?

Question: I have a question, a question I am hoping that you have an answer for. Sheikh, I have

A revert Muslim girl wants to marry, who can be her Wali (guardian)?

Question: I am planning on marrying my financee who is currently incarcerated. None of my family is Muslim