Islam Question and Answer - Misconceptions about Women

» Refutation of those who say that women should not pray Eid in the mosque.

» Is it recommended to fast ten days of Dhu’l-Hijjah including the day of Eid?.

» Sharing in a sacrifice.

» He did all the actions of Hajj except tawaaf al-ifaadah, then he died. Can tawaaf be done on his behalf?.

» They did the farewell tawaaf and travelled on the 11th, and delegated someone to stone the Jamaraat on their behalf on the 12th.

» Unrestricted Takbeer or Takbeer restricted to certain times during the days of Dhu’l-Hijjah.

» Udhiyah – What should be eaten and what should be given away?.

» If a person stays outside Mina and the sun sets on the second day, does he have to hasten (to depart)?.

» Does the pilgrim have to offer the Eid prayer for Eid al-Adha?.

» The best kinds of animals for udhiyah.

Misconceptions about Women

1		Ruling on those who say that Islam is unjust to women and that it has kept half of society idle.	119400
2		Is the hijaab only for a specific class of women? .	8489
3		Why is hijaab so important when it is not one of the pillars of Islam? .	9515
4		Questions from a confused Christian .	10469
5		Why is a man’s chest not included in his ‘awrah because it may be attractive to women? .	49836
6		If it is permissible for a woman to live alone, why can’t she travel without a mahram? .	45917
7		Her sister’s resistance towards Islam.	5424
8		Does Islam regard men and women as equal? .	1105
9		The reason why the husband is regarded as superior and is given the role of qawwaam (protector and maintainer) .	43252
10		Why did Sarah feel jealous of Hajar even though she was a woman of such righteousness and virtue?.	39686

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