Women

7 Ramadan 144219 April 2021

Women Leaving Their Homes for Their Needs

QuestionIn the following Hadith, what does needs refer to? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "O women! You have been allowed by Allah to go out for your needs." What does "needs" mean?

7 Ramadan 144219 April 2021

Women Working, a Sign of the Day of Judgement

QuestionIs there a Hadith wherein Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) has said that women will enter the workforce before the coming of Judgement Day? I read it as one of the signs of the hour.

22 Sha'ban 14425 April 2021

Another Hadith Regarding the Detrimental Characteristics of Women

QuestionKindly provide the correct Arabic wording and authenticity of the following narration: Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) has said: "The majority of those I saw therein [i.e., in the fire] were women who spread secrets when entrusted; when they are asked, they are stingy, and when they ask others, they…

16 Sha'ban 144230 March 2021

A Narration Regarding Sayyidah Hawwa

QuestionWhat is the authenticity and meaning of this Hadith? "And were it not for Hawwa, no woman would ever mislead her husband."

11 Sha'ban 144225 March 2021

Ummud Darda (rahimahallah) Visits the Sick

QuestionWhat is the authenticity and interpretation of this narration? عن الحارث بن عبد الله الأنصاري قال: رأيت أم الدرداء على رحالها أعواد ليس عليها غشاء، عائدة لرجل من أهل المسجد من الأنصار

26 Rajab 144210 March 2021

Which Type of Woman Is Best?

QuestionI would like to find out if this is a Hadith? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was asked, "Which type of woman is the best? He replied: 'When you look at her you feel happiness.'"

24 Rajab 14428 March 2021

A Narration Reported by Ibrahim Nakha’I (rahimahullah) Regarding Menses

QuestionIs the following Hadith authentically reported by Ibrahim Nakha’i (rahimahullah)? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) has said: "The minimum period of menses is three days and the longest period [of menses] is 10 days; and the minimum period [of purity] between the two menses is 15 days."

29 Jumadal Akhirah 144212 February 2021

Hadiths on ‘Iddah

QuestionKindly share Hadiths related to the ‘iddah (waiting period), especially if there is a Hadith mentioning virtues for a woman who passes away during it.