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Q: Can a person read Quran without a cap? What is the ruling for men and women? A: The Ulema have mentioned that among the aadaab or ettiquette of Quran recitation one is to cover the head. So though it is permissible to read Quran with the head open, it is makrooh (disapproved) because this is contrary to respect. For a woman it is not permissible to recite Quran with the head and hair uncovered. [ 57 more words ]

Reading quraan without headcovering. Q: Can a person read Quran without a cap? What is the ruling for men and women? A: The Ulema have mentioned that among the aadaab or ettiquette of Quran recitation one is to cover the head. So thou…

Q: Can a widow wear imitation jewellery? A: If the widow is in iddat, she may not wear any jewelry or adornment. If she is not in iddat then the law that applies to all women (widows, divorcees, single, married) is that they may wear any type of imitation jewelry except rings. Finger-rings must be of either gold or silver.

Widow wearing imitation jewellery Q: Can a widow wear imitation jewellery? A: If the widow is in iddat, she may not wear any jewelry or adornment. If she is not in iddat then the law that applies to all women (widows, divorcees, si…

Q: Is talaaq given while the wife is in haidh, valid? And are three talaaq issued at once valid? Can a man marry his stepmother? A: 1) The talaaq issued to the wife whilst she is menstruating is valid and binding. 2) Likewise, three talaaq issued at once are valid and binding. 3) It is haraam for a man to marry his father’s wife (step-mother) even after the demise of the father. This is prohibited in verse 22 of Surah Nisaa.

Talaaq given whilst wife in haidh,Validity of three talaaqs given at once,Marrying of stepmother Q: Is talaaq given while the wife is in haidh, valid? And are three talaaq issued at once valid? Can a man marry his stepmother? A: 1) The talaaq issued to the wife whilst she is menstruating is va…