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A Smile a Day
A common saying is: “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Likewise, some marriages are on the point where the following will apply: “A smile a day keeps Shaitaan away.” This refers to keeping Shaitaan away from destroying the marriage.
In many cases, the husband looking at his wife once in the day with love and affection, and the wife speaking even once a day in a soft and loving tone to the husband, may be enough to keep …
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 …
