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Is Purdah Compulsory?
Question:
Assalaamu ‘alaikum
Kindly explain to me if purdah is compulsory upon a woman, as I get different views from people and how is it different from only wearing the ‘abaayah and headscarf?
Answer:
Bismihi Ta‘ala
Wa ‘alaikumus salaam wa rahmatullahi wa barakaatuh
Respected Sister
Apart from covering the rest of the body, it is necessary for a woman to conceal her face from strange (non-mahram) men.
The details in this regard are many. However, to understand the matter briefly, consider the following …
Discussing Deeni Issues
Correspondence of Hazrat Moulana Yunus Patel Saheb (rahimahullah)
Letter:
Assalaamu alaikum
Respected Moulana
We are a group of sisters who meet on a regular basis. Many of us have studied at girls’ madrasahs and some have university degrees. In our social get-togethers we discuss many diverse issues.
One person will quote an ‘Aalim to support her view, whilst another will quote another ‘Aalim to support the …
Removing Nazar
The hadeeth clearly states: “The evil eye (nazar) is a reality.” (Saheeh Bukhaari #5740) Since many complain of this, especially in children, hereunder are a few simple ways of removing it:
1. The last two verses of Surah Qalam are very effective in removing nazar. They should be recited eleven times and blown on water, which the patient should drink. The water could also be sprinkled on his face and head, or used for bathing. Alternatively, the verses …
