Women, veil, marriage and related issues in Islam

In Islamic teachings, a woman is fully permitted to expose her breasts to another Muslim woman, provided the intention is not driven by lust or sexual desire. The awrah for a woman in the presence of another Muslim woman is restricted to her vulva, anus, and the surrounding areas, specifically the perineum and pubis—essentially, the regions normally covered by underwear. These areas constitute her awrah when among other Muslim women and must remain concealed. A woman is permitted to touch what she is permitted to look at on another woman's body. This means a Muslim woman may touch another Muslim woman's breasts, provided the touch is not motivated by sexual desire. For example, a Muslim woman can inspect and palpate the breasts for any unusual changes, or can massage them for relaxation and to promote well-being.A Muslim woman, such as a tailor or seamstress, may need to touch another woman’s breasts to take measurements or adjust clothing, such as for a bra or a fitted dress...

In Islamic, breastfeeding creates a bond considered as strong as a blood relationship. This "milk-kinship" establishes a familial tie comparable in closeness to biological family. when a child is nursed by a woman who is not their biological mother, a deep and enduring familial connection is established. This act of shared nourishment creates a profound link not only between the child and the nursing woman (who becomes the child's milk-mother), but also extends to her immediate family. This includes her husband (the child's milk-father), her biological children (who become the child's milk-siblings), and certain other designated relatives, all of whom then fall within the category of the child's milk-mahram. These milk-mahrams become an integral part of the child’s life, akin to their own blood relatives, and are treated with the same level of respect and intimacy that is afforded to one’s immediate family.  These milk-mahrams, by virtue of the established mi...

  السؤال:امرأة متزوجة ولديها طباخ وسواق في المنزل وتريد ان يكون دخولهم في المنزل حلال عليها ولديها بنت عمرها خمس سنوات هل يجوز العقد على احد منهم او الاثنين سواء زواج مؤقت او دائم وهل زواج الطفلة بدون ان تفهم هي ذلك الزواج جائز؟   الجواب:بسمه سبحانه: يجوز العقد اذا كان فيه مصلحة للطفلة كما هي مصلحة لك وبأذن والدها او جدها (ابي ابيها) فليكن العقد عليها لاحدهما اولاً وبعد انتهاء المدة , ولو بهبة من الزوج يجوز العقد عليها للثاني مع ملاحظة الشرائط وتترتب على ذلك محرمية ام البنت لهذين الشخصين وتصبح لهما كالأم , والله العالم .  1 Question: A married woman has a cook and a driver in the house, and she wants their entrance into the house to be halal for her, and she has a five-year-old daughter. Is it permissible to contract temporary or permanent marriage of her daughter with one or both of them,  Additionally, is the marriage of a female child, without her understanding the concept of marriage, permissible?\?  Ayatullah Shaikh Basheer Hussain Al-Najafy's Response...

The Islamic dress code, often perceived as restrictive, offers a surprising degree of flexibility within the intimate confines of the home environment, particularly when interacting with Mahrams—close family members such as fathers and brothers. In the presence of these trusted individuals, certain restrictions on attire can be relaxed without compromising the fundamental principles of Islamic modesty. Notably, a Muslim woman's awrah, or the body parts that must be covered, is significantly reduced in front of Mahrams, extending only from the navel to the knees. This relaxation of dress code allows for a greater sense of comfort and freedom within the familial setting, Here are some outfit ideas for comfort of Muslim women at home: Summer dresses Mini Dress: This is a classic short dress that typically reaches mid-thigh or higher. They come in a wide variety of styles, from casual to dressy.  Mini dress Mini dress                   ...

The idea of hidden adornment is rooted in a Quranic verse (Surah An-Nur, verse 31). This verse advises believing women to disclose their concealed beauty only to specific individuals, including their husbands, mahrams, male slaves, Muslim women, elderly servants, and young boys who haven't reached puberty. Regarding hidden adornment, the Seekersguidance website states: "Hidden adornment would include, for example, hair and breasts, and jewelry, particularly the kind that jingles and attracts attention." It's crucial to understand that this permission to reveal hidden adornment to specific individuals, such as mahrams, women, male slaves and elderly servants, is not a license to flaunt one's body.  Given the intimate nature of familial relationships and the shared living space within a household, the requirement for women to constantly cover their hair with a scarf in the presence of mahrams is considered superfluous and impractical. The close proximity and frequen...

Milk-Mahrams In Islamic law, the concept of milk kinship creates a special bond between a child and the family of the woman who breastfeeds them. If a girl is breastfed by a woman before the age of two, certain men in that woman's family become her milk-mahrams. These include the woman's husband, who becomes the girl's milk-father. Her sons then become the girl's milk-brothers. The extended family is also affected. The brothers of both the milk-father and milk-mother, regardless of whether they are biological brothers or related through milk-kinship themselves, become the girl's milk-uncles. This concept even extends to the milk-mother's father, who becomes the girl's milk-grandfather, again, whether he is her biological grandfather or related through another breastfeeding relationship. In terms of dress code and physical contact, milk-mahrams are accorded the same allowances as blood-relatives. Just like with close biological family members, a woman is not ...