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Is Wearing the Niqāb Obligatory for Women? Part 1 of 2 By Yūsuf al-Qaraḍāwī Translated by U. ʿAbdullah

Comments Published by Suhaib Webb May 10th, 2009 in General Fiqh, Seeking Knowledge, Translations, Usol al-Fiqh, Women's Issues, hadith and sunna, minority fiqh

Is Wearing the Niqāb Obligatory for Women?
Part 1 of 2
By Yūsuf al-Qaraḍāwī
Translated by U. ʿAbdullah
Question:1
We have read what you have written in defence of the niqāb, in response to the attacks of those who say that the niqāb is an innovation (bidʿa) that was introduced to Muslim society, and has nothing to [...]

What do I have to Cover for My Salah to be Accepted?

Comments Published by Suhaib Webb March 5th, 2009 in General Fiqh, Women's Issues, hadith and sunna

Asalamu alaykum,
Suhaib! A number of sista’z is saying that we don’t have to cover ourselves for prayers? Waz up with dat?
The Answer:
What a women must cover for her prayers to be valid
The Prophet [صلى الله عليه وسلم] said,
“لَا يَقْبَلُ اللَّهُ صَلَاةَ حَائِضٍ إلَّا بِخِمَارٍ”
“Allah will not accept the prayers of a woman unless she is [...]

“Is Hijab an Obligation? Don’t Religious Rules Change?”

Comments Published by Suhaib Webb March 2nd, 2009 in General Fiqh, Usol al-Fiqh, Women's Issues

Asalamu alaykum,
“Why do we have to wear Hijab in the USA? Don’t religious laws change according to time and place? Isn’t there room for this to change?”
The Answer:
Asalamu alaykum,
I pray that this message reaches you well, full of faith and please with your lord,
Dearest Sister:
I would like to thank you for taking the time to [...]

Divorcié a Mi Esposa? Traducido por: Aliyyah Pérez.

Comments Published by Suhaib Webb December 30th, 2008 in General Fiqh, Spanish, Women's Issues

Publicado por Suhaib Webb 23 de Diciembre de 2008 en Traducciones Generales de Legislción, Usol al-Fiqh.  Traducido por: Aliyyah Pérez.
La Pregunta:
Asalamu alaykum,
Hace unas noches entré en una acalorada discusión con mi esposa. Durante el transcurso de la discusión ella alzó la voz, me maldijo y pronuncio una larga cadena de palabras hirientes. En el calor [...]

How Should a Woman Seek Recompense who Unnecessarily Delays Making Ghusl after her Menstruation has Ended?

Comments Published by Suhaib Webb December 27th, 2008 in General Fiqh, Women's Issues

Assalamu alaykum Imam Suhaib,
InshaAllah hope you and your family are doing well.
How should a woman seek recompense who unnecessarily delays making ghusl
after her menstruation has ended missing some prayer etc?
The Answer: