Question:

What is the ruling on a woman parting her hair on the side, making only one braid, or wearing it in a bun, with the intention of making herself beautiful for her husband or to look good because it suits her?

Answer:

With regard to parting the hair on the side, this involves imitating the Kafir (disbelieving) women, and it is proven that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said it is Haram (prohibited) to imitate the Kafirs.

With regard to gathering the hair and letting it hang down on the back, either braided or not, there is nothing wrong with that so long as it is covered.

However, making it into a bun (on top of the head) is not permitted, because that is an imitation of Kafir women and it is Haram to imitate them. The Prophet (peace be upon him) warned against that when he said: “There are two types amongst the denizens of the Fire whom I have not seen yet: Men having whips like the tails of cows with which they flog people, and women who would be naked in spite of their being dressed, who seduce others (to wrong paths) and are being seduced; their heads will appear like the humps of the Bactrian camels inclined to one side. These (women) would not enter Jannah (Paradise) nor perceive its odor, even though its odor can be perceived at such and such (very remote) distance.” (Related by Ahmad and Muslim)

May Allah grant us success! May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions!

`Abdullah ibn Ghudayyan,`Abdul-Razzaq `Afify,`Abdul-`Aziz ibn `Abdullah ibn Baz

A good blog for sisters-The life of a Muslimah

Woman as a mahram for another woman

Question:

Can a woman be considered a mahram for a woman she is not related to for purposes of traveling or sitting with others?

Response:

A woman cannot be a mahram for another.

The one who is considered mahram is a man that a woman cannot marry due to blood relations, such as her father and her brother, or a man related to her due to marriage, such as her husband, her father-in-law and her step-son, or a man related due to breast feeding, such as her father from breast feeding and so forth.

It is not allowed for a man to be in private with a woman he is not related to nor can he travel with her.

The Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) said,

((A woman does not travel except with a mahram.))

This was recorded by al-Bukhaaree and Muslim.

The Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) also said,

((A man is never alone with a woman except that Satan is the third.))

This was recorded by Imam Ahmad and others from the Hadeeth of ‘Umar with a saheeh chain.

Shaykh Ibn Baaz

Marriage as an act of ‘ibadah (worship)

Aneesa Azeez reflects on the potential for religious and spiritual fulfilment through marital 

This narration solidified for me what I should be looking for in a spouse. You see, before hearing this beautiful and wise naseehah of Al-Hasan (RA), I thought I had the whole Islamic marriage process figured out. I had sat up for nights writing lists of character traits that I desired in a husband. I had a list of “absolute must-haves,” those things on which I was not willing to compromise, and then I had a list of “ideal non-necessities,” those things which I would love for my future spouse to possess, but which if lacking, would not sour the sweetness of my future marital bliss. From physical attraction to education, from future children to future location, I was certain that I had covered every angle. And yet, as thorough as I was, I had totally missed the point. Because no amount of education, good looks, or charm can make up for a man who lacks taqwa. 

In my quest for marriage, I was, like many sisters, seeking the right answers to the wrong questions. We know of the authentic hadith of Rasulullah SAW, where he advised the believing men of his Ummah: “A woman is married for four (things): her wealth, her family status, her beauty and her deen. So you should take possession of (marry) the one with deen (the righteous one), otherwise you will be a loser.” Can we find alternative wording here? Sisters are quick to direct a brother to this hadith, making sure to emphasize that, of the four characteristics mentioned, deen is what the Prophet SAW prioritized. And yet, perhaps if more of us implemented this nasihah in our own marital decisions, we would be spared the eventual heartache and disappointment that leave so many of our marriages in disarray. 

Hikmah is the perfect word to describe the nasihah of Al-Hasan ibn ‘Ali (RA) for the root of the word hikmah is “to put things in their proper place.” SubhanAllah, did not Al-Hasan, put our priorities in seeking marriage in their proper place? For if we started marrying brothers because of their taqwa of Allah (SWT), with or without the money, degree, and charm, we would be marrying brothers who insha’Allah would treat their marriages like they treat any other part of their lives: as an act of ‘ibadah. And as with any act of ‘ibadah, when we perform it, we should be doing it for the sake of Allah (SWT) and to gain His pleasure. We should strive to perfect every act of ‘ibadah and to perform it with it’s proper hukm and in its proper manner, with ihsan. 

And what is ihsan? It is as the Prophet (SAW) stated, 

“Ihsan is to worship Allah as if you see Him, and if you do not achieve this state of devotion, then (take it for granted that) Allah sees you.” 

May Allah (SWT) grant all of my sisters righteous spouses, those who fear Allah (SWT) in all that they do, including the affairs of marriage, for indeed, He is Al-Hakeem, the All-Wise. 

A Message to the Women

Sheikh Saalih Al-Fawzaan

Hijab is Not a Fashion Statement

unique-opinions:

It is a statement of devotion to your Lord, He who hath created you.

It is a reminder for the self of one’s purpose of being.

It is a signal to society of where one’s loyalties lie.

Sisters… Do not wrap your heads in a scarf and then BLINGAFY them with jewels, and rhinestones, and ribbons of flashing colours.

Sisters… Do not wear an abaya and roll your sleeves up so high that your arm is revealed.

Sisters,

I understand your struggles; you are not alone. I was there once, and so was the niqaabi in your neighbourhood… We weren’t born in proper hijab. Most of us did transition from a laid-back hijab to a more correct hijab, and alhamdulillah for those of us that have.

As girls, we have a natural desire for beauty, but, ladies, you mustn’t reveal it to every one!

This post isn’t for sisters who are struggling with starting the headscarf; it is for the sisters who wear the headscarf but do not follow all the guidelines of hijab.

1. Clothes mustn’t be tight enough to show one’s shape
2. Clothes mustn’t be see through to reveal
3. Clothes mustn’t be of adornment (that shout for attention)

Sisters that are trying to follow hijab, let’s all recheck ourselves inshaAllah, yeah?

My self included, of course.

May Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala guide us all and may He make pleasing Him easy and lovely for us. Ameen <3

*I had to make this post again because of the things I’ve been seeing.

^YES. this.

(Source: passionate-opinions)

Soft speech

Allaah, The Exalted says: {O wives of the Prophet! You are not like any other women. If you keep your duty to (Allaah), then be not soft in speech, lest he in whose heart is a disease should be moved with desire, but speak in an honourable manner.} [Surah 33 Ayah 32]

Ladies, men know when you’re trying to get our attention

salafi-dawud-ibn-isa:

Seriously, we’re not THAT dumb.

I dont know how many times I have to say we can see when you’re interested.

If you are walking one way and a guy is on a completely separate path. The moment you decide to go OUT of your way to get in front of him, then behind him, then in front of him again, its obvious what you’re doing.

Now, Inshaa’Allah, our Muslim sisters dont do this but if you do….c’mon. Itaqillah.

Even at the Masjid dont SLOW around to see the muslim brother you think is “cute”. I dont know how many times sisters think BECAUSE they’re Muslim and they’re not going and talking to the guy, that they’ve done nothing wrong.

Yes, feminists, before you get all worked up, men shouldnt do it either.

Yet Im addressing sisters right now cuz I can see when its done.

If the sister’s exit is on one side, DONT THEN GO OUT THAT SIDE at some sprinter pace, then slow around once you get to the parking area. YES, brothers CAN tell when you’re trying to get some attention or “sneak a peak” if you will.

just stop lol, go to your Imam set up some idk what you’d call them “nikkah interviews”, heck treat it like a business deal. Look for that right partner cuz you’re both looking for that partner in deen so c’mon now. Lets get it right :D

allahswtsavedme:

Ruling Concerning Women in Da’wah

By the Muftee of the Ummah, Shaykh ’Abdul-’Azeez Ibn ’Abdullaah Ibn Baaz (d.1420H) (rahimahullaah)

Question: ‘If a believing woman sees someone from her near relatives committing some sins, then what should her stance be?’

Answer: ‘‘She should forbid the evil in a good manner and with good words, gentleness and kindness - since it may be that the sinful person may be ignorant or ill-tempered and if they are strongly censured it will only make them worse.  She should therefore forbid the evil with a nice manner and good words and with clear proof from what Allaah and His Messenger said and while making du’aa(supplication) for them that they be guided so that estrangement is not caused between them.  This is how ordering the good and forbidding evil should be.  It should be with knowledge, insight and clarity, gentleness and forbearance as will help the one being censured to accept it and not be averse and resist it.  The one ordering the good and forbidding the evil should therefore endeavor to use words which one hopes will be a reason for acceptance of the truth.’’

Majmoo’ul-Fataawaa wa Maqaalaatul-Mutanawwi‘ah (4/233)

Some female islamic scholars

albosnawee:

Umm ‘Abdillaah ‘Aaishah Bint Abee Bakr As Siddiq (رصي الله عنهما). It is well known in the affair of hadeeth that if we look into the books of hadeeth terminology, you will find the different stances. And from that which they mention in the book of the Sahaabah or the ‘ilm of the Sahaabah (رصي الله عنهم), and the mentioning of the sciences that deal with the Sahaabah, it mentions Al Mukthiiroon ‘Alaan Nabiyyi.  They mention that the people who have the most narrations on the Messenger of Allaah (صلى الله عليه و سلم), and from those who had the most narrations from the Mukthireen ‘Alaan Nabiyyi was ‘Aaishah

Faatimah Bint Al Mundhir (رضي الله عنها). This particular story should be an encouragement for the women. Her husband was Hishaam Ibn ‘Urwah (رصي الله عنهم) who was also a scholar of hadeeth and a narrator. If you look in the biography of Hishaam Ibn ‘Urwah you will find that from his teachers and from those whom he took knowledge from was actually his wife Faatimah Bint Al Mundhir. If you look into the biography of Hishaam, if you look at those whom he narrated from, those who were from his shuyook (shaykh pl.), you will find his wife, Faatimah Bint Al Mundhir

 

‘Amatul ‘Azeez Al Baghdaadiyyah Thumma Dimashqiyyah (رحمة الله  عليها) – Adh Dhahabee said about her, “Aalimatun Fadheelatun,” (she was a noble scholar), and she narrated much upon the nakeer…

Hadiyyah Bint ‘Alee Al Baghdaadiyyah (رحمة الله  عليها) – Imaam Adh Dhahabee said that she narrated very much, she was a very poor woman, and a woman of ‘ebaadah. She was read upon (meaning she gave lessons) from the book of Ad Daarimee (رحمه الله تعالى), from his musnad and a number of other books besides it.

The following are examples of women students of knowledge are currently alive.

The righteous Shaykhah Umm ‘Abdillaah ‘Aa’ishah Bint Muqbil Ibn Haadi, Al-Wadi’eeyah (Of Yemen): Shaikh Muqbil said about her: She is one who loves the Sunnah and calls to Allaah upon knowledge and understanding, and is a strong researcher who hates blind following and strives on understanding the proof and acting upon it.

Umm Salama As-Salafiyyah (Of Yemen): Shaikh Muqbil said about her: Umm Salama As-Salafiyyah (and she is a wife of Shaykh Muqbil): An excellent, ascetic caller to Allaah on firm knowledge, and she has excellent character.

Shaykhah Umm Ahmad Salwaa Subki (known as ustaadhah Salwaa) (Of Madinah). She has many tazkiyaat from the ‘ulamaa and a close relation with them – especially the mashaayikh in Riyaadh. She teaches Fathul Majeed fee sharh kitaabit tawheed, jaami’ul ‘uloomi wal hikam (explanation of 40 ahaadeeth an-Nawawiyyah) and al-’aqeedah al-waasitiyyah

Sisters,

ondatsunnah:

You are beautiful.

The last thing you need is for a brother to tell you that. 

Because if your mentality is that you need a guy to assure you… 

then you’ll forever be dependent on the male species. 

And trust me, we fail every once in a while all the time. 

allahswtsavedme:

The Difference between Men and Women in Islam

By Shaykh Yahya ibn Ali Al-Hajuri (may Allah preserve him)

 

Character and Creation:

1. Man was created from dirt and the woman was created from the rib.
2. Allah has decreed the menstrual cycle for the woman and not the man.
3. Men grow beards women don’t, but if she does it’s permissible for her to shave it.
4. Women are deficient in their intellect and religion. i.e A woman witness = ½ a man and during menses she doesn’t pray and fast.
5. The men have been given strength over women.
6. A man’s semen is white and a woman’s is yellow.
7. It’s an obligation to circumcise the man and its sunnah to circumcise the woman.
8. Ear piercing is permissible for women and not for men.

Purification:

1. The urine of the woman is stronger and more dirtier than the man’s
2. It’s legislated for man to redo Wudu if he intends to have relations with his a second time in the same setting.

Prayer:

1. The Athaan and Iqamah aren’t a must for the women and it’s incorrect for a woman to call them for men.
2. A woman prays behind a man, even if she’s alone. However if a man prays behind another man alone, his prayer is incorrect.
3. A woman can’t lead a man in prayer.
4. If a woman leads the prayer for other women she must stand in the middle. When a man leads the prayer he stands in front row all alone.

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hakuna-mataataa:

The Ideal Salafi Woman

- Dawud Adeeb

still so beneficial mashaAllah!