Women's Benefits

Protect yourselves from Ad-Dajjal Ibn ’Umar رضي الله عنه reported: يَنْزِلُ الدَّجَّالُ فِي هَذِهِ السَّبَخَةِ بِمَرِّقَنَاةَ فَيَكُونُ أَكْثَرَ مَنْ يَخْرُجُ إِلَيْهِ النِّسَاءُ حَتَّى إِنَّ الرَّجُلَ لَيَرْجِعُ إِلَى حَمِيمِهِ وَإِلَى أُمِّهِ وَابْنَتِهِ وَأُخْتِهِ وَعَمَّتِهِ فَيُوثِقُهَا رِبَاطًا مَخَافَةَ أَنْ تَخْرُجَ إِلَيْهِ. “The Messenger of Allāh ﷺ said: The Dajjāl will come upon this marsh of…

Get someone else to breastfeed your new born for the first 2/3 days Ibn Al-Qayyim رحمه الله stated: «يَنْبَغِي أَن يكون رضَاع الْمَوْلُود من غير أمه بعد وَضعه يَوْمَيْنِ أَو ثَلَاثَة وَهُوَ الأجود لما فِي لَبنهَا ذَلِك الْوَقْت من الغلظ والأخلاط بِخِلَاف لبن من قد اسْتَقَلت على الرَّضَاع وكل الْعَرَب تعتني بذلك حَتَّى تسترضع أَوْلَادهَا عِنْد نسَاء الْبَوَادِي كَمَا استرضع النَّبِي صلى الله عَلَيْهِ وَسلم فِي بني…

Wise & experienced women should have a positive influence on the younger generation Ibn Al-Jazwi رحمه الله said: “The best way to discipline a woman is by preventing her from speaking with other women (who are not righteous, who possess evil traits and morals) and from leaving the house (unnecessarily). Further, and elderly woman should be assigned to discipline her, teaching her how to respect her husband,…

The face is one the most essential things to be covered Shaykh Muhammad al-Saalih Al-‘Uthaymeen rahimahullah said: “The hijāb prescribed in Sharī’ah means that a woman should cover everything that it is haraam for her to show, i.e., she should cover that which it is obligatory for her to cover, first and foremost of which is the face, because it is the focus of temptation and desire. A woman is obliged to cover…

What is the foundation (أصل) of marriage - monogamy or polygyny? Sheikh Ibn Baz rahimahullah said: The foundation in the Sharia is polygyny for he who has the capability to do so, and will not oppress them. This is due to the many benefits of polygyny, protecting ones private parts, protection for the one who marries women and is good to them. The increase of offspring by which the Ummah is increased thereby an…

Some women are more intelligent than many men Sheikhul. Islām Ibn Taymiyyah رحمه الله stated: « فَإنَّهُ لَا رَيبَ أنَّ فِي النِّسَاءِ مَن هُوَ أعقَلُ مِن كَثِيرٍ مِنَ الرِّجَالِ ». There is no doubt that amongst the women there are those who have more intelligence than many from amongst the men. [Majmū’ al-Fatāwa ibn Taymiyyah, 6/447] ➡️@womensbenefits

Women are half as much as men in five matters In his explanation of Sunan Abī Dāwūd [23/334, according to Shāmilah], Sheikh ’Abdul-Muḥsin Al-’Abbād ḥafidhahullāh said: “... It is established in the Qur'ān and Sunnah that women are half as much as men in five matters: 1⃣. INHERITANCE; the male has the same share as two females. 2⃣. MANUMISSION; a man has to free two women in order to save himself from the…

Forced marriages Ibn Muflih Al-Hanbali rahimahullah said: “The parents have no right to force their son to marry someone he does not want. Shaykh Taqiy al-Deen (i.e., Ibn Taymiyah – may Allaah have mercy on him) said: Neither of the parents has the right to force their son to marry someone whom he does not want, and if he refuses then he is not sinning by disobeying them, because no one has the right to force…

If you look at creation, you will hardly find any two people who love one another except that there is some similarity between them or they have something in common with regard to deeds, characteristics or goals. If the goals, characteristics, deeds or ways differ, there can only be aversion and distance between their hearts. It is sufficient to note the saheeh hadeeth from the Messenger of Allaah (blessings and…

Compatibility Between Souls Ibn Al-Qayyim Al-Jawziyyah rahimahullah said: “Compatibility between souls is one of the strongest causes of love. Every person is attracted towards that which is compatible with him, and this compatibility is of two types: original compatibility which is ingrained in the essence and that which comes later because of living together or having something in common. If your aims match…

Marriage is a team effort Shaykh Muqbil رحمه الله said: “Happiness cannot exist between a husband and wife except by their combined efforts; remaining patient with each other; working closely towards goodness and displaying teamwork whilst nurturing their children.” [Anāqeed al-Karāmah, Page 7] ➡️@womensbenefits

Barakah lies in simplicity (( أَعْظَمُ النِّساءِ بَرَكَةً أَيْسَرُهُنَّ مؤْنَةً)) “The women who have the most blessings are those who are the easiest to look after.” [Collected by Ahmad in his 'Musnad' (no. 25120), an-Nasaai'ee in "As-sunan al-Kubra" (no. 9274) from the hadeeth of 'Aishah, radiyAllāhu'anha]. For this reason it is necessary upon the woman, her father and mother to make their goal with regards…

Demanding more (worldy matters) can lead the husband to Ḥaram earnings Narrated Ḥasan al-Baṣri raḥimahullāh: “I went to a cloth merchant in Madinah to buy a thawb. He started praising his products and making (false) oaths. And so I left him and said to myself I shouldn't buy from such a person. And I bought it from someone else. Two years later I made Hajj and went to that merchant, but this time I did not hear…

Being married to a student of knowledge Some aspire to marry a student of knowledge thinking that it'll be the best time of their life...The reality is that being married to a student requires much patience and sacrifice. Here is an example from the life of Sheikh Muhammad Ali Adam al-Ityūbi رحمه الله تعالى The Shaykh غفر الله له would spend his mornings at work teaching at an Islamic institution in Makkah known…

Sharing Marital Secrets Some women are overcome by the urge to communicate what is said in the house and their marital life to their relatives and friends. Some of what is said is secret, and the husband does not want anyone else to know it. What is the ruling on women who divulge these secrets and communicate them to those outside the house, or to some members of the household? Sheikh ’Uthaymeen rahimahullah…

Struggling with housework? Washing dishes, hoovering, tidying beds, shopping, preparing meals, feeding the kids, washing clothes, more dishes.........It can be overwhelming sometimes. Fāṭimah radhiyallahu 'anha, the beloved daughter of the Prophet ﷺ, once came and complained to her father about excessive household work and requested a slave [to assist with household chores]. Her hands were blistered from…

Masturbation There is a doubt regarding masturbation during periods. If a person stimulates themself to the point of reaching orgasm during periods, is it still ḥarām? As orgasm can relieve period cramp, which is at times unbearable, due to contractions. ✅ ANSWER: It is not permissible to cure a sickness through Ḥarām means. Abū Dardā’ raḍhiyallāhu ‘anhu said: “The Messenger of Allāh ﷺ said: ‘Allāh has sent…

The beauty of righteousness excells physical beauty Sheikh Ibn Baz rahimahullah said: “When a husband sees his wife obeying Allāh, his eyes become comforted; and when a believing wife sees her husband obeying Allāh, her eyes become comforted. So the righteous husband is a comfort to the eyes of his wife, and the righteous wife comforts the eyes of her believing husband, and the good offspring comfort the eyes of…

Modesty (الحياء) starts from young We often see in women’s gatherings girls and young girls, around the age of seven years, wearing short or tight clothes, or strange haircuts, or haircuts for small girls that look like haircuts for boys. If we speak to the mothers and try to advise them, they argue that the children are still small. We hope that you can give us clear advice about children’s clothing and haircuts,…

Discipline starts from young “The best of discipline is that which is done at a young age. If a child is left to his own characteristics and he or she matures into an adult possessing those characteristics, changing the person would be difficūlt. A poet said: ﺇﻥَّ اﻟﻐُﺼُﻮﻥ ﺇﺫا ﻗَﻮَّﻣﺘﻬﺎ اﻋﺘَﺪﻟَﺖ * ﻭﻻ ﻳَﻠِﻴﻦ ﻗَﻮﻣﺘَﻪ اﻟﺨﺸﺐُ If you straighten the branches they will straighten up * But wood does not soften if you…

Parental mistakes which may lead kids to Zina 1. Parents bathing with their children and undressing infront of them. 2. Parents fondling infront of their children. 3. Dressing children inappropriately, especially girls. 4. Equipping them with digital devices and allowing them freedom to use them as they wish. 5. Allowing boys and girls to sleep together on the same bed after the age of ten. 6. Allowing…

Don't fall prey to predators Dear sisters, especially those of you who are young teenagers. Please be cautious and don’t fall into the traps of men your age (and even older) who make promises of coming for your hand later. Those who speak to you in private, who talk to you in every way except through your father. They may even come and try to get you to abandon your family and do Nikāh with them in secret, with…

If free-mixing is Ḥarām then we can't go Ḥajj! Free-mixing may be categorised into two types: 1. Avoidable free-mixing -> This is Haraam 2. Unavoidable free-mixing -> This is allowed with conditions: a- one resorts to this due to a dire need (dharoorah) b- it has to fulfil the intended objective and not something probable c- there are no better alternatives d- one fears Allah to the best of their ability…

The impermissibility of men teaching non-mahram women (Ajnabiyyāt) without a barrier [Part 1] Evidences from the Qur'ān & Sunnah https://t.me/madrasatuna/2415 [Part 2] The understanding of the Salaf https://t.me/madrasatuna/2419 [Part 3] The Benefits of lowering the gaze by Ibn Al-Qayyim https://t.me/madrasatuna/2420 [Part 4] The detrimental effect of a single glance https://t.me/madrasatuna/2421 [Part 5]…

Free-mixed shopping centres Is it permissible for a muslim to enter a shopping centre whilst he knows that in this centre there are uncovered, (near) naked women and there is free mixing which is not pleasing to Allah? Sheikh Ibn Baz rahimahullah answered: It is not allowed to enter this type of market except for one who orders with good and forbids evil OR for a necessity whilst lowering the gaze and taking…