Women prophets Q696 :Were there any woman prophets? If not, why? A696 : Some scholars are of the view that Lady Mary, Jesus’s mother was herself a prophet. They also maintain that the mother of prophet Moses was also a prophet. They support their view with reference in the Qur’an to the fact that Allah…
Women: Prolonged discharge and prayer Q695 :Could you please explain the position with regard to exemption from prayer for women during their period, especially if it is prolonged. A695 : Some scholars mention a number of days for the minimum duration of a woman’s period and they also quote a figure to indicate the maximum…
Women: Pregnancy and other situations for fasting Q694 :Recently my husband heard a teacher saying that a pregnant woman may avail herself of the concessions not to fast in Ramadan only if she fears for her health. If she fears for her baby and does not fast, she is required not only to compensate by…
Women: Position in society Q693 :Islam provides equal rights to men and women, but it is a fact of life that men dominate women. A woman must obey some men in all matters and she is never free to act according to her will. In young age, she lives in her father’s house, obeying him.…
Women: Participation in public affairs Q692 :Just before the general elections that took place recently in a Muslim country, an Islamic group included in its manifesto a clear opposition to the candidacy of women and their standing for parliament. History tells us that Lady Aisha, the Prophet’s wife, led battles against the enemies of Islam.…
Women: Muslim women in this twentieth century Q691 :How should a Muslim woman carry herself in this twentieth century when times and requirements have changed a great deal? Sometimes it is very difficult for a woman to adhere to Islamic standards, particularly when she is working in a non-Muslim country. Please comment. A691 : A…
Women: Muslim women going out Q690 :Time and again readers have asked you how a Muslim woman should be dressed in public and your answer has always been that it is proper for her not to cover her face. My wife holds the opposite view. She has drawn my attention to a report by Lady…
Women: Marriage – Which view is correct? Q689 :You have replied to many questions about marriage and divorce and dealt with many aspects of the problems faced by people. My question is about the case when a woman acts directly to get married to someone without the presence of her father or a guardian. As…
Women: Marriage – an obligation? Q688 :Is it true that it is obligatory for a Muslim woman to get married and to have children? A688 : No, it is not obligatory that a Muslim woman should marry. Some women never get married although they would love to do so. Certain circumstances may interfere to prevent…
Women: Marriage & the consent of parents Q687 :1. I have met a man whom I would like to marry, but my father is against this marriage. He says that the man I have chosen is poor and uneducated. I have answered him that the value of a man cannot be measured either by his…
