Women
Q: Can females wear imitation silver rings? I know there's a difference of opinion (or there may be) about wearing fake gold/silver.
Q: If a Masjid has a female section, can one who is in the state of Haidh sit in the women’s section for programs? If not can a mat be placed at the back of the women’s section for those in Haidh to sit on?
Q: What is the ruling regarding women and perfume? Is it permissible for women to apply perfume as part of her morning routine?
Q: Does a woman in menses make Sajdah Tilawah after listening to a verse of Sajdah?
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Q: Can a woman touch the Manzil Kitab whilst in Haidh?
Q: What is the ruling on working in a female only laser hair removal clinic, which includes removal of pubic hair?
Q: I wanted to know in the days of menses if women can read Masnoon Duas and Durood Sharif. I know that we cannot touch or recite the Qur’an but some people say that you can recite Masnoon Dua's and Durood Sharif.
Q: I would like to know if Halal nail polish is permissible to use and will the wudhu be valid whilst wearing the polish?
Q: Is using make-up products, lipstick and other similar items allowed for women?
Q: Is it permissible for a woman in Haidh recite the Quran or touch the Quran?
Q: Can a woman wear coloured contact lenses and can these lenses be worn for beautification purposes ?
Q: What is the ruling regarding women shaping their eyebrows?
A: It is not permissible for women to neaten, trim, shape or cut their eyebrows. However, if the eyebrows appear grossly abnormal, extremely long and thick then they may be trimmed slightly for them to appear normal. (Ahsanul Fatawa Vol. 8 Pg. 76)
There is a Hadith which mentions that women who remove such hair are accursed. The Hadith appears in Sahih Bukhari #4886, Sahih Muslim #2125, Sunan Abi Dawood #4691, Sunan ibni Majah #1989, Sunanud Daarimi Vol.2 Pg. 363 #2647.
And Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Was Salaam
Shafiq Jakhura (Mufti) M.D. Mangera (Mufti)
Fatwa Dept. Fatwa Dept.
