Women

26 Safar 144811 August 2026

A Hadith Concerning a Husband’s Rights

QuestionWhat is the reference for this Hadith? "If the woman knew the full extent of the right of her husband, she would not sit in his presence while he was eating his lunch and dinner until he was finished with them."

23 Dhul Hijjah 14479 June 2026

The Nature of Women

QuestionIs the following narration suitable to quote? And is the part narrated by Sayyiduna Ibn Mas'ud (radiyallahu 'anhu) an Israili narration or Marfu' Hukman? عن ابن عيينة عن شيخ منهم عن أبيه قال: جاء جرير بن عبد الله رضي الله عنه إلى عمر رضي الله عنه يشكو إليه ما يلقى…

18 Dhul Hijjah 14474 June 2026

The Sitting Posture of Women in Salah

QuestionIs this narration suitable to quote? Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhuma) was asked how women performed their Salah during the lifetime of Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam). He replied that initially they performed Tarabbu', then they were ordered to sit close together and lean onto one side by resting…

21 Dhul Qa'dah 14478 May 2026

A Narration on Women Overpowering Men

QuestionWhat is the status of this narration? لا خير في النساء ولا صبر عنهن، يغلبن كريما ويغلبهن لئيم، وأحب أن أكون كريما مغلوبا، ولا أحب أن أكون لئيما غالبا

17 Dhul Qa'dah 14474 May 2026

A Hadith on the Virtue and Reward of Pregnancy

QuestionIs this Hadith suitable to quote? "A pregnant woman, a woman who has given birth, and a woman who is breastfeeding, if they become exhausted, they are considered as those who struggle in the way of Allah."

11 Dhul Qa'dah 144728 April 2026

Hadith on the Prohibition of Killing Women in Battle

QuestionWhat is the status of the following narration? عن رباح بن ربيع أنه أخبره: أنه خرج مع رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم في غزوة غزاها، وكان على المقدمة خالد بن الوليد، فمر رباح وأصحاب رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم على امرأة قتيل مما أصاب المقدمة، فوقفوا عليها ينظرون،…

26 Shawwal 144714 April 2026

Translation of the Word وأُلَّتْ in a Hadith of Sahih Muslim

QuestionWhat is the translation of (وأُلَّتْ) in the following Hadith? عن عائشة أن امرأة قالت لرسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: هل تغتسل المرأة إذا احتلمت وأبصرت الماء؟ فقال: نعم، فقالت لها عائشة: ‌تربت ‌يداك ‌وألت، قالت: فقال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: دعيها، وهل يكون الشبه إلا من…

15 Sha'ban 14473 February 2026

Hasan Basri’s (rahimahullah) Comment on How People Choose Partners in Marriage

QuestionWhat is the reference for this narration? Hasan Basri (rahimahullah) said: "The people of Jahiliyyah (before Islam), when a man proposed to a woman, would say: "What is his lineage, and what is her lineage?" Then, when Islam came, they said: "What is his religion, and what is her religion?"…

27 Jumadal Ula 144718 November 2025

Another Narration on Consulting Women

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? «لا يفعلن أحدكم أمرا حتى يستشير فإن لم يجد من يستشيره فليستشر امرأة ثم ليخالفها فإن في خلافها لبركة»

16 Jumadal Ula 14477 November 2025

Who Has the Greatest Right Over a Woman and a Man?

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith? 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) said: "O Messenger of Allah, who has the greatest right over a woman?" He said: "Her husband." I said: "Who has the greatest right over a man?" He said: "His mother."