Women's Benefits

Advising Before Warning: A Case of Deception in Marriage Suitability Question: السلام عليكم أحسن الله إليك My brother was keen on marrying a sister and then he found out she is upon tabarruj (unfortunately she deceived him by saying she does not do these things), posts herself online, uses muzmatch and other things which contradict the sharia هدانا الله و إياها He is now getting help from a friend to send a…

Spiritual Treatment for Shyness and Intrusive Thoughts in Social Settings Question: When I am around people, I feel shy, my face turns red, and I become overwhelmed with distress, anxiety, and intrusive thoughts. What is your diagnosis of this condition? Answer: This condition is referred to as siḥr al-khumool (the spell of lethargy), and what you have described is part of its symptoms. You should seek treatment…

Clarifying doubts regarding nutmeg ⤵️ https://t.me/almanhajussalafi/1848

Should Requesting Washing Water from One Suspected of Evil Eye Lead to Enmity? Question: If I request the ghusl water from the one who gave me the evil eye, could this cause enmity between us? Answer: Enmity only arises from such a request if the person is ignorant and unaware of the prophetic guidance regarding this matter. The Messenger of Allāh ﷺ said: ((وإذا استغسلتم فاغسلوا)) “If you are asked to wash (for…

Guidance and Encouragement In Treating Long-Term Spiritual Affliction Question: Peace, mercy, and blessings of Allāh be upon you. Please help me — may Allāh bless you. After more than 20 years, I have come to know this year that I am afflicted by a black revenge spell given to me in a sweet I ate. It destroyed my self-confidence, and unfortunately, I cannot complete my work. I live with doubts and delusions, I hold…

What is ‘Āriḍ? Question: We often hear about "the ‘Āriḍ" and the entry of the ‘Āriḍ. What is the ‘Āriḍ? Answer: The ‘Āriḍ is the jinn (devil) that enters the body of a person who is bewitched or possessed. This ‘Āriḍ (jinn) may enter the body through: 1. Magic (sorcery). 2. The evil eye, specifically the kind accompanied by possession, where the evil eye causes the jinn to enter the body. 3. A parental curse…

Question: I heard that coconut makes people drunk. Is that true? Sheikh Rashād Adh-Dhali'ee hafidahullah: No, that’s not true. You may have confused it with something else. The thing that can make people drunk is nutmeg, not coconut. Coconut is the white stuff that people often sprinkle on cakes. Some people call it "rangil" (or something similar). This is not something that causes intoxication. The one that can…

In the book: [منافع الأعشاب والخضار وفوائده الطبية] "The Benefits of Herbs and Vegetables and Their Medical Uses" by Wadiee’ Jabr, it says: "Nutmeg comes from cone-shaped trees that grow up to about ten meters tall. The fruit is round and has yellow, apricot-like skin. Benefits: Nutmeg is a mild stimulant that helps get rid of gas in the stomach. In large amounts, it can have a numbing effect and may even be…

Shaykh Albāni: What I know is that nutmeg is a sedative—large amounts of it have a sedative effect, not an intoxicating one. But if it's proven through chemical analysis that it does cause intoxication, then it would have the same ruling as alcohol (spirits). Questioner: They say gasoline is also intoxicating... Shaykh: That's just what people from your country say... Questioner: Is using a sedative…

Question: We have heard that eating a large amount of nutmeg causes intoxication. Is this true, and what is the ruling on eating it? Sheikh Muqbil rahimahullah: Yes, we have also heard the same. Based on this, its consumption would be considered ḥarām. And Allāh is the One whose help is sought. One of our brothers once ate it, and we were informed that it caused a change in his state.

Question: What is the ruling on using nutmeg in food? Sheikh Abu ’Amr Al-Hajoori ḥafidhahullāh: There are two types of nuts. One type is mentioned by many doctors as being used among herbs or spices, and this is not nutmeg. The other type is nutmeg, which is used in perfumes. This type has been mentioned by several authors of medical texts as being intoxicating. Among them is the author of 'Al-Muʿtamad'—although…

Sheikh Muhammad Al-’Ansi ḥafidhahullāh states: "Nutmeg, based on what we’ve seen, is an intoxicating substance. Some people use it in food or drinks because it adds flavour. But it is still counted as an intoxicant, and the Prophet ﷺ said: “Whatever intoxicates in large amounts, even a small amount of it is forbidden.” So, nutmeg should be avoided. It should not be added to food, and other spices should be used…

Question: Is it allowed to drink tea with nutmeg? Sheikh Adnan Al-Maṣqari hafidahullāh: Nutmeg that is mixed with tea is ḥarām because it causes intoxication. Many early scholars, like Ibn Ḥajar Al-Haytami(1), said it is intoxicating. Some people drink it and say it makes them feel relaxed, but after drinking it, they don’t know what they’re saying or doing. Others talk to them, but they’re confused and speak…

Ruling on nutmeg What is nutmeg? ⤵️ https://t.me/womensbenefits/923 Sheikh Sulayman Ar-Ruhaili hafidahullah said: The Hanbali scholars say that nutmeg causes intoxication, meaning it can cause intoxication by itself. About 29 years ago, I asked an experienced herbalist—he was a Yemeni man in Madinah near my father's shop, here, close to the Prophet’s Masjid, may Allāh have mercy on everyone. At that time, I…

Recurrent Miscarriages Question: I suffer from recurrent miscarriages. Could this be related to spiritual afflictions? Answer: Recurrent miscarriage may be caused by a medical condition, such as a bacterial infection that leads to miscarriage. Such cases should be treated by qualified medical professionals, as is well known. However, if all medical examinations return normal and no physical cause is found, then…

Performing Ruqyah During Menses Question: Is it permissible to perform ruqyah shar‘iyyah during menstruation? Answer: Yes, it is permissible for a woman who is menstruating to perform ruqyah on herself or on others using the Qur’anic Āyāt of ruqyah and the supplications found in the Qur'ān and Sunnah. It is also permissible for her to listen to recorded ruqyah, to bathe with water that has been used for ruqyah,…

Why? Because the abstention of the Salaf from greeting women in general, especially young women, was a preventive measure—to block the means to temptation (sadd Adh-dhareeʿah). As the old Egyptian poet once said: نظرة فابتسامة فسلام فكلام فموعد فلقاء "A glance, then a smile, then a greeting, then words, then a meeting." So, to prevent such chains of events, the wise Shari'ah closed the door to temptation and did…

Giving Salām to non-Mahrams Questioner: I have a question about spreading salām. Is it prescribed only for men, or is it for both men and women in general? Shaykh Albāni: I assume that what you mean by your question is whether it is permissible for men to greet women. Questioner: Yes, and vice versa. Shaykh: So, you mean whether it is permissible for women to greet men as well. Of course, you're not asking about…

Ruling on mixed-gender family gatherings Question: What is the ruling on families—men and women—sitting together with other families, which results in non-mahram men and women sitting together? Sheikh ’Uthaymeen raḥimahullāh: There is no harm in merely sitting with acquaintances, provided that it does not involve any prohibited exposure, such as the unveiling of the face or any other part of the body that must be…

Guidelines on Living with In-Laws After Marriage Question: May Allāh reward you abundantly and grant you goodness. A young man asks the following: He is preparing for marriage, and all praise is due to Allāh, he has become engaged to a religious young woman who has memorised 25 parts of the Qur'ān—this is truly a blessing from Allāh. However, the young man says: “Honourable Shaykh, my mother insists that after…

Family Meals with Mahram and Non-Mahram Individuals Question: The same questioner, Sulayman from Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, poses another inquiry. He says: “We are a family that eats together at one table. This group includes brothers, their daughters and sons, as well as the children of maternal and paternal aunts—both men and women. We all sit together at one dining spread. Is there any Islamic ruling that…

Is Obedience Required if a Woman Assumes Leadership? Sheikh Sulayman Ar-Ruhaili hafidahullah mentioned: "Although this issue is, in reality, one of the contemporary occurrences (nawāzil), I will address the relevant legal (Shar‘i) implications. The question posed is: What is the correct stance if a woman is appointed as a leader over a village, a region, or even a higher position? I will not discuss the ruling…