Women's Benefits

Intimacy Rights: What is the Mandatory Frequency? Sheikh Al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah (may Allāh have mercy on him) was asked: If a man refrains from having relations with his wife for a month or two, is there any sin upon him? And is the husband required to fulfill this obligation? He answered: «يجب على الرجل أن يطأ زوجته بالمعروف، وهو من أوكد حقها عليه، أعظم من إطعامها، والوطء الواجب، قيل: إنه واجب في كل أربعة أشهر…

Sisters' Gatherings with a Possibly Homosexual Attendee Question: I have been invited somewhere where another sister I know will also be attending. In the past I have been informed that this sister is bisexual/desired women. I was informed of this by mutual non Muslim acquaintances. I have no proof other than what I've been told, nor have I seen anything happen. The sister is Muslim and she is now married to a man.…

Observing Modesty Around Male Maḥrams, Especially in Cases of Potential Fitnah Question: This is a message received from Northern Yemen, sent by our sister (M. A. S.), who has several questions. In her first question, she asks: "Is it permissible for a woman to wear a short or thin garment in the presence of her maḥram relatives?" Sheikh Ibn Bāz raḥimahullāh responded: It is not appropriate for her to do so. She…

Resolving Marital Problems Through Sincere Advice It is well known that marital life comes with its challenges, disagreements, and conflicts. However, a strong partnership is one where both spouses can navigate these difficulties and find effective solutions to maintain harmony. One of the first and most effective methods in resolving marital problems is through exchanging sincere advice and guidance. Allāh ﷻ…

Resolving Marital Problems Through Strengthening One's Relationship with Allāh Rather than engaging in the blame game and falling into a cycle of tit for tat, focus on strengthening your relationship with Allāh, as this is one of the most effective ways to improve your relationship with your husband. Allāh ﷻ say: ﴿وَمَن یَتَّقِ ٱللهَ یَجۡعَل لَّهُۥ مَخۡرَجࣰا (2) وَیَرۡزُقۡهُ مِنۡ حَیۡثُ لَا یَحۡتَسِبُۚ وَمَن…

Entitlement to Mahr in Cases of Divorce: When It Involves Umrah or Education Question: My mother-in-law got married as a second wife, with the agreed Mahr being an ’Umrah trip. However, a few weeks later, due to irreconcilable differences, a divorce was issued. If the divorce is finalised, what would she be entitled to in terms of Mahr? Sheikh ’Abdulkhāliq Al-’Imād ḥafidhahullāh: May Allāh bless you. If he…

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I came across the faa'idah (benefit) that was posted earlier, and I pray that Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala increases you all in goodness and grants barakah in everything you are doing. I truly admire the channel and benefit greatly from it, alhamdulillah. However, I wanted to offer some clarity regarding the topic discussed. I feel it’s important to clarify that such matters should be limited to ibadaat (acts of…

SUBJECTIVE: You may perceive something as harsh and severe due to your personal reasons, while others might see it as an expression of gentleness, kindness, wisdom, and protective jealousy for the truth. The key consideration here is adherence to the truth. If what is mentioned is the truth, whatever you perceive as severity and harshness will not render it false. And if what is mentioned is false, no amount of…

While personal preferences are not inherently sinful, they should not be pursued to the point where one becomes fixated on them or excludes potential spouses based on these minor characteristics. It is crucial to maintain a balanced approach and remember that the ultimate goal is to find a spouse who will be a good companion in both this life and the Hereafter, with piety and good character being the most important…

Regulating Childbirth to Ensure Proper Islamic Upbringing Sheikh Ibn Baz (may Allāh have mercy on him) stated: "If a woman has many children and finds it difficult to raise them according to Islamic principles due to their large number, there is no objection to using means to regulate pregnancy for this significant purpose, provided that such regulation does not harm her or her children. This is similar to how…

Avoiding Pregnancy Due to Fear of Having Disabled Children The scholars of the Permanent Committee for Fatwa stated: «ولا يجوز منع الإنجاب خوفاً من الإعاقة، بل يجب التوكل على الله سبحانه، وإحسان الظن به» "It is not permissible to prevent childbirth out of fear of disability (i.e., fearing that the child may be born with a disability). Rather, one must place their trust in Allāh, the Almighty, and maintain…

Terminating a Pregnancy When the Mother's Life Is at Risk If the pregnancy poses a confirmed risk to the mother’s life, is it permissible to terminate the pregnancy in this case? Contemporary scholars have differed on this matter, presenting two main opinions: First Opinion: Prohibition of Termination Regardless of Risk This view holds that it is impermissible to terminate the pregnancy even if the mother’s life…

Terminating a Fetus with Congenital Deformities This is a contemporary issue because modern medical advancements have made it possible to detect fetal deformities through imaging techniques. Doctors can now ascertain whether a fetus will be born with physical deformities. This raises the question: if a fetus is found to be deformed and is expected to be a burden on its family if born, is it permissible to terminate…

True Sisterhood Sheikh Ibn Baz, may Allāh have mercy on him, said [edited (1)]: "Your sister is the one who advises you, reminds you, and guides you. She is not your sister who is heedless of you, turns away from you, and abandons you. Rather, your true sister is the one who sincerely advises you, admonishes you, and reminds you of Allāh. She calls you to Allāh, clarifies the path of salvation so you may follow…

I Wish to Travel to Yemen for Knowledge, but My Parents Have Forbidden Me Question: I am a Salafi woman, praise be to Allāh, living in a non-Muslim country (Britain). I have resolved to travel to Yemen to seek knowledge. My parents, who are both Muslim, have forbidden me from travelling for this purpose. Is it permissible for me to migrate to seek knowledge even if they forbid me from doing so? Sheikh Yahya…

Are Newlyweds Permitted to Break Their Fast During Ramaḍān? Question: In our country, fifty years ago, if a man got married during Ramaḍhān, his family would instruct him to break his fast because he had just gotten married. Both he and his wife would then break their fast for three days. What is upon them in this regard? Sheikh Yahya hafidahullah responds: They are required to repent to Allāh. They did not…

The justification for uncovering one eye is the same as that for covering the entire face. The only reason one eye was uncovered was to enable vision. The covering was very thick, so a small hole was cut, just enough for one eye, as that was the minimum needed to see. Nowadays, with transparent materials readily available, there is no need to expose even a single eye. Please refer to the hadiths cited in these…

Do I have to cover my face? Excerpt from Sheikh Yahya's Advice to the people of Sham (Paraphrased) ▪️Excluding the face from the proper Islamic hijab/covering is an incorrect understanding. ▪️It was narrated by ’Āishah and Asmā' that they said, "When we came near men, we would lower our veils, and when we passed them, we would uncover our faces." This was while they were in a state of iḥrām (when women are not…

"Human effort does not guarantee sustenance, Nor does idleness deprive one of it. Allāh has distributed sustenance among His creation, And none of His creation has He abandoned. Yet people are consumed by greed, for you will rarely see A seeker of sustenance content with anything less than their desires. Greed in pursuit of sustenance, despite it being preordained, Is a form of transgression, and…

https://youtu.be/5RNBDGWZrxE SUMMARY: Al-Muru'ah is an Arabic term that refers to a set of ethical and moral principles embodying the ideals of virtue, honour, and noble character. The word comes from the root "المرء," which is related to manliness and dignity, but its meaning transcends gender, encompassing a broad sense of chivalry, decency, and integrity.

Comparing Wife to The Living vs. The Dead Sheikh Faisal Al-Hashidi hafidahullah said: «لا تقارن بين زوجتك وبين أي امرأة حولها، ولا تضرب لها الأمثال بمن تعاصرها، ولا سيما من تعرف وتألف، وسواء كان بقصد تشجيعها على التأسي بها في الخير والصلاح، أو بدونه، فقد تقودها غيرتها إلى خلاف ما تريد منها، ولا بأس أن تقارنها، أو تضرب لها الأمثال بمن قد ذهبن وهال عليهن التراب». "Don't compare your wife to any woman around her,…