Women's Benefits

In which cases is the full mahr due to a woman? Sheikh Najeeb Ash-Shar’abi ḥafidhahullāh: A woman is entitled to the full agreed-upon dower (mahr musammā) or the dower of equivalent value (mahr al-mithl) if it was not specified, in two situations: 1⃣. Upon consummation of the marriage: Allāh, the Exalted, says: “And if you intend to exchange one wife for another and you have given one of them a qintār (a heap of…

Ruling on the White Bridal Dress Question: What is the ruling on a woman wearing the well-known white gown (wedding dress) on her wedding day? Sheikh Najeeb Ash-Shar’abi ḥafidhahullāh: This matter involves several potential prohibitions, and it is only permissible if these are avoided: 1⃣. Imitation of disbelievers or immoral women: The Prophet ﷺ said: “Be different from the polytheists.” [Agreed upon —…

Is a Husband Required to Provide Hajj for His Wife? Sheikh Ibn Baz rahimahullah said: He is not obligated. The obligation of Hajj is upon the wife herself if she is able. The husband’s ability does not make Hajj obligatory for her if she is unable. Likewise, it is not obligatory upon the husband to perform Hajj on her behalf. However, if the husband chooses to do so and arranges Hajj for her, this is considered…

A Husband’s Financial Obligations Toward His Wife Question: Is a husband required to pay any kind of expiation (kaffārah) on behalf of his wife if she does not possess wealth of her own? And what are his financial responsibilities toward his wife? Are internet access and a mobile phone considered obligatory for him to provide in this era? Sheikh Najeeb Ash-Shar’abi ḥafidhahullāh: A husband is not required to pay…

Broadcasting the Imam for Women’s Prayer Areas Question: Is it permissible to set up a screen for the imam so that women in their separate prayer area (not inside the masjid, but in another building) can follow the prayer — if the electricity were to go out, would this be allowed so that they could continue following the imam? Sheikh Najeeb Ash-Shar’abi ḥafidhahullāh: Tasweer is forbidden... It is not…

Don't Be Overly Sensitive! Whoever lives among people must learn to endure their harm; for one who is overly sensitive to every fault, and abandons his Muslim brother for the slightest reason, will find it impossible to coexist with others. As the poet said: If you reproach your brother for every shortcoming, You will never find one whom you do not reproach. Live alone then, or preserve your bond with your…

Is it permissible for a woman to visit an elderly male patient? Sheikh Najeeb Ash-Shar’abi ḥafidhahullāh: Yes, it is permissible if she is accompanied by her husband. However, she should not shake his hand, reveal any part of her ‘awrah in his presence, speak in a flirtatious or submissive manner, and she should lower her gaze. Source: https://t.me/qweasdzxcmnblkjpoik/3416

The Ruling on Wearing Engagement Rings During the Wedding Ceremony Sheikh Najeeb Ash-Shar’abi ḥafidhahullāh: It is prohibited for several reasons: First: Wearing the ring resembles the practices of disbelievers, as it is taken from Christian traditions. I have an audio explanation detailing the ruling on wearing a ring, which can be found on the channel. Second: It may be associated with a belief that has a form…

The Prohibition of Sexual Relations Within the Masjid Question: Is it permissible to have sexual intercourse in the women’s prayer area? Sheikh Najeeb Ash-Shar’abi ḥafidhahullāh: If the term “women’s prayer area” refers to the women’s section of a masjid, which is part of the masjid, then sexual intercourse is prohibited there. This is based on the words of Allāh Almighty: “And do not have sexual relations with…

Excessive Household Cleaning Question: Some women tend to be excessive in cleaning the house. For example, the floor may already be clean, yet they keep wiping it repeatedly due to the presence of a small amount of dust or the like. Is this considered compulsive behaviour that is prohibited, or is it permissible? Sheikh Najeeb Ash-Shar’abi ḥafidhahullāh: One should not be excessive in this regard, for it may be…

Seeking Refuge from a Co-Wife Question: What is the ruling on seeking refuge from a co-wife (ḍarrah) and supplicating for safety and well-being? Sheikh Najeeb Ash-Shar’abi ḥafidhahullāh: As for supplicating for safety and well-being, it is a good and beautiful supplication. However, seeking refuge from a co-wife depends on the situation: - If the co-wife is known to cause harm or behave maliciously, then it is…

Ruling on Responding to a Child’s Sneeze and Saying “Bismillāh” on Their Behalf Question: What is the ruling on saying “Yarḥamukullāh” (responding to a sneeze) for a child, and saying “Bismillāh” (on behalf of a child) before breastfeeding or eating? Sheikh Najeeb Ash-Shar’abi ḥafidhahullāh: As for responding to a child’s sneeze, if the child has not yet begun to speak, then tashmīt (saying "Yarḥamukullāh") is…

Delaying Ghusl Due to Embarrassment in Front of Family Question: If I experience a wet dream at night or have intercourse with my wife, but I am unable to perform ghusl due to embarrassment in front of my family, is it permissible for me to perform tayammum and delay the ghusl until noon because of this embarrassment? This is because if I bathe before dawn, they might say, “Allāh knows what he's been up…

As for his brother’s wife: If it is known that she has not persisted in adultery, or that she too has repented, then he should conceal her sin and not inform his brother, because revealing it would bring about serious harm and corruption. However, if he knows that she continues to commit such acts, then he must expose her misconduct — as a means of preventing evil and advising his brother. Imām An-Nawawī (may…

Advice to One Who Has Committed Zina Question: A man committed adultery with his brother’s wife, though he himself is unmarried, and later repented sincerely to Allāh. What is required of him now? And should he inform his brother of what he did? Sheikh Najeeb Ash-Shar’abi ḥafidhahullāh: This matter arises due to the negligence of many people concerning Al-ḥamw (the husband’s relatives), who are close to the…

The Ruling on Women Visiting Graves Question: Is it forbidden for women to visit graves, or is it permissible? Sheikh Najeeb Ash-Shar’abi ḥafidhahullāh: There is a difference of opinion among scholars concerning the permissibility of women visiting graves. The majority hold that it is prohibited, because women are generally more prone to weakness and emotional distress. They cite as evidence the saying of the…

Remembering this aids in combating and overcoming infatuation. Love has slain many, driven some to madness—who does not know the tale of Majnūn Laylā?—and has left others ill for a lifetime. In Yemen, common folk even refer to passionate love as “the sea of ḥulbah”—a deep, consuming ocean. Imām Ibn Al-Qayyim (may Allāh have mercy on him) said in Zād Al-Maʿād (vol. 4, p. 244): “A Chapter on the Prophet’s Guidance…

Falling in Love She says: I have fallen in love and wish that Allāh Almighty would unite us lawfully. What should I do? Sheikh Najeeb Ash-Shar’abi ḥafidhahullāh said [paraphrasing]: She should do what Allāh Almighty has commanded her to do: to fear Him, rely upon Him, and remain steadfast in chastity and modesty. Allāh, Exalted is He, will surely grant her relief, a way out, and a blessed and praiseworthy…

Ruling on a Woman Shortening or Trimming Her Hair Question: Is it permissible for a woman to shorten her hair? Sheikh Rashād Adh-Dhali'ee ḥafidhahullāh: Firstly, regarding textual evidence, a narration from Ibn ‘Abbās in the Sunan reports that the Prophet ﷺ prohibited a woman from shaving or shortening her hair, although this hadith is weak. It is, however, established in Sahih Muslim that the wives of the…

Ruling on Depriving Women of Their Inheritance Question: In our country, we do not give women any share of inheritance. What is your advice regarding this? Sheikh Rashād Adh-Dhali'ee ḥafidhahullāh: My advice is to abandon this practice, for it is one of the customs of the pre-Islamic era of ignorance and has nothing to do with Islam. Islam came to abolish such practices. The people of the pre-Islamic period used…

Ruling on a Blind Man Teaching Women Without Hijab Question: Is it permissible for a blind man to teach women without a screen? Sheikh Rashād Adh-Dhali'ee ḥafidhahullāh: Although the blind man cannot see the women, the women can see him. Allāh, Exalted be He, has commanded both men and women to lower their gazes in successive Āyahs in Sūrah An-Nūr: “Tell the believing men to lower their gaze and guard their…

Ruling on Naming a Contact ‘My Only Refuge’ Question: A woman named her friend in her mobile phone contacts as “My Only Refuge.” Is this permissible? Sheikh Rashād Adh-Dhali'ee ḥafidhahullāh: No, this designation is not permissible, as it involves exaggeration and excess. The true refuge of every person is Allāh, the Exalted. The Prophet ﷺ used to say: “There is no refuge and no escape from You except with You.”…

The Ruling on a Woman Leaving Her Home While Carrying a Perfumed Child Question: Some women leave their homes while carrying their child, and the child has perfume on him, the scent of which men can perceive. What is the ruling on this act? Sheikh Rashād Adh-Dhali'ee ḥafidhahullāh: It is not permissible for her to do so, for women are prohibited from wearing perfume when leaving their homes. If she applies…

Ruling on Women Answering Calls from Men Question: If a man calls the house and there are only women present, is it permissible for a woman to answer the phone? Sheikh Rashād Adh-Dhali'ee ḥafidhahullāh: In terns of ruling, it is permissible for her to respond, provided that she does not speak in a soft or alluring manner. However, it is not obligatory for her to answer the call. She may leave the phone…

Here lies complete consolation. We do not know where true goodness resides; Perhaps we detest something in which our happiness was destined, and perhaps we love something in which our misery would have been found — Yet Allāh, in His mercy, turned it away from us. Be certain that when Allāh wants good for you, He will surely bring it to you, even if it must come through a thousand narrow paths, until you find…