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Respected scholars, as-salamu `alaykum.  What is the highest level of Islamic scholarship a woman can achieve? Can a woman be a mufti and issue fatwas? Is there anything that she cannot be a scholar of?thank you kindly for your answer!

ASSALAMU ALAIKUMMY FRIEND(UNMARRIED) HAD SEX WITH A WOMEN WHO IS MARRIED BY FORCING HER.WHAT IS THE STATUS OF HER MARRIEGE. IS HER NIKAH NULLIFIED.IF SO HOW IT CAN BE REGULARISED.MY FRIEND IS ASHAMED OF HIS DEEDS AND NOW HE IS READY FOR ANY KIND OF PUNISHMENT.QUESTION 2 : CAN THE ABOVE FRIEND'S SISTER BE MARRIED WITH THE SON OF WOMEN MENTIONED ABOVE.QUESTION 3 : WHETHER MY FRIEND CAN MARRY THE DAUGHTER OF ELDER SISTER OF THE ABOVE WOMEN.KINDLY ANSWER AT AN EARLIEST & PRAY FOR HIM.

Why cannot a muslim female marry a non-muslim? If both are commited to one another, surely with time (Inshallah) the non-muslim could find imaan. Equally, the female could marry someone who is a muslim by birth and have little in common or commitment from him and effecrively gamble her imaan and happiness in this life

Respected scholars, As-salamu `alaykum. Is it true that in Islam ONLY a man can divorce his wife and a woman cannot divorce her husband? Jazakum Allahu khayran.

Is it necesssary to wear the headscarf for referring the Quran only- that is, just to see a particular verse or refer for a clarification of doubt on any matter? And is it always necessary for a woman to be in wudu while touching the Quran? Jazak Allah Khair.

is it permitted for a sister to lead the jummat in prayer when in an all female congregation?

when taking wodhu for ladies..wearing earings , sometimes the ear doesnt get wet properly.so should the ladies remove it before wodhu

Assalamu'alaykum dear scholars,Is it necessary for women to cover their hair during quranic recitation (e.g. on a cd, or on tv), even though they are in their homes? JazakhAllah khayr

What are the religeous consequences of a Muslim woman marrying a Sikh man? Both are to continue practicising their own religions even after marriage.

Is a woman’s prayer considered permissible after she makes ablution and puts makeup on her face?

Respected scholars of Islam, As-Salaam `Alaykum wa Rahmatullah wa Barakatuh. I’d like to know the Islamic view regarding this question: Does woman have the right to divorce herself? Jazakum Allah khayran.

In the United Arab Emirates, we see women are encouraged to work outside the home. What is the ruling regarding women working in public?

Dear scholars, As-Salamu `alaykum. Can a Muslim woman breastfeed a Christian child, and likewise can a Christian woman breastfeed a Muslim child? What is the Islamic ruling if breastfeeding takes place? Jazakum Allah khayran.

Dear scholars, As-Salamu `alaykum. If I have my period, is it possible to read the Qur’an without touching the mushaf (book)? Jazakum Allah khayran.

Respected scholars of Islam, As-Salamu `Alaykum wa Rahamtu Allah wa Barakatuh. We always hear the Hadith: "Women have a shortcoming in reasoning and religion." Unfortunately, some men use it to insult women. Could you please explain the sound meaning of the Hadith? Jazakum Allah Khayran.

As-Salamu `alaykum Waramatullah Wabarakatuh! How does Islam v iew the testimony given by women? Is such testimony admissible? What about non-Muslims' testimony? Is it accepted in Islam? Thanks.

As-aalamu `alaykum. What is the point of view of Islam concerning a committed Muslim marrying a non-practicing woman on the pretext that he can reform her character? The committed youth who hold this opinion believe that righteous women already kn ow the way to the right path, while non-practicing ones need to be guided to it. There are also some committed women who accept to marry non-practicing men on the same pretext. What does Islam say about this? Would such an attitude affect the Muslim community?

As-salamu `alaykum! Is it okay for a Muslim sister to become a nurse or is it considered improper? Is it okay for her to become a doctor? Thank You! Jazakum Allah Khayr!

Assalam u alaikum, I am pregnant and someone told me that when you have internal check up with the female doctor, you should ghusl everytime. I wanted to know how far this is true, because my husband said it should not be that way. And if it is true how should you ghusl from head completely, or legs only. There is no discharge or anything, the doctor just makes sure if everything is ok. Or she has some tests to do like Paps smear etc. Please tell me how far this is true. Jazzakalla

Dear scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. Some people say that women are lacking in intellect and religious commitment, and in inheritance and bearing witness. Some say that Allah has made them equal in reward and punishment. Are they lacking according to Islam or not?

Salamu `Alaykum. I am an Egyptian girl. I love journalism very much. It is my major in the AUC. Could you please enlighten me on whether women are allowed to work as journalists or not? Can women also work as TV announcers?

Dear scholars, As-salamu `alaykum. What is your opinion regarding the concept or practice of woman-led Prayers and the idea that imams do not necessarily need to be male (as there is no explicit designation of an imam’s gender in the Qur’an/hadiths)? Jazakum Allahu khayran.

As-salamu `alaykum. I would ask about the possibility of a woman being elected a member of a committee in the mosque that takes care of the affairs of all Muslims in a non-Muslim country.

As-Salamu `alaykum. Is participating in online discussion forums allowed for Muslim women? Is it like talking to non- mahrams or not?

Dear scholars, As-Salamu `alaykum. Can a woman initiate divorce and if yes is it similar to a man? Jazakum Allah khayran.

I am a Muslim sister living with a non-Muslim family and so I don't have a mahram. However, I would really like to go abroad to study at Madina University and also learn Arabic, as I have been told that there are no authentic places in England to study.Can I go without a mahram? Some people say that you can travel with other women, but is there any evidence for that?

As-Salamu `Alaykum. Is it permissible for a woman, while observing hijab, to perform prayer in a public place such as a garden?

Dear scholars, As-Salamu `alaykum. Is it enough for a female to wear loose skirts or trousers and knee-length, long-sleeved shirts with a hijab that comes down over the shoulders and chest? Or must an `abaya or jilbab be worn over it? I am a student who is currently on holiday and I wore `abayas all through this Ramadan, as I don't know what the correct dress is. But I will soon be going back to college and I think it will be difficult for me to go around in `abayas all the time. Please clarify this issue for me as soon as possible.

Dear scholars, As-Salamu `alaykum. My relative has recently passed away. My question is this: What is his widow supposed to do? We have been told that for four months and ten days, she must wear white clothing and also that she must not put any oil in her hair. Is this an obligation under Islamic law? Jazakum Allah khayran.

As-Salamu `alaykum. Can a woman lead other women in congregational prayer?

Scholars of Islam, As-Salam `alaykum wa Rahmatullah wa Barakatuh. Is the wearing of nail polish allowed for Muslim women (in public)?

Dear scholars, as-Salamu `alaykum. I would like to know if a Muslim girl or woman can ride a bike as a means of transportation? Jazakum Allah khayran.

My wife asked me an interesting question: Did any of the female Companions of the Prophet ever slaughter an animal during the `Eid? Is this proof that women can slaughter an animal if indeed any of the female Companions ever slaughtered?