Mahram

A mahram is an unmarriageable kin with whom marriage or sexual intercourse would be considered haram, illegal in Islam, or people from whom hijab is not obligatory.

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Dating . Marriage . Mobile application . Mahram

Is it permissible to use dating apps for direct communication with a potential marriage partner, or must one have a Mahram present? And can one flirt slightly with a potential spouse?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answer updated 3 months ago

Direct communication with potential spouse must remain within the frame of Shariah as both of you are still Non Mahram to each other. Flirting or flirtation with a potential spouse remains Haraam till both of you enter in an Islamic contract Aqd which allows that. Chatting should never contain any emotional content before having a valid Aqd between you. If both if you want to meet, it should be in the presence of another person to avoid the Khalwah (private meeting) which is not permissible with out a valid Aqd.

Wassalam.

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Sister . Adoption . Woman . Mahram

As a Muslim man, is it permissible for me to assist my adult adopted sister with washing while she is unclothed, if no female caregivers are available and the care is necessary?

Your adopted sister is not your real sister, so, you are not allowed to look at her unclothed. Hijab rules apply on you and her .

Emergency has got its own exceptions just like emergency rules to save life of any other female who is non Mahram to you.

Wassalam.

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Employment . Spinster . Mahram . Hijab

As a recent university graduate and unmarried woman striving to please Allah (swt) and adhere to the teachings of Ahlulbayt (as), can I work due to pressure from my family for financial support, knowing it may involve interaction with non-Mahram men?

You as a Muslim female are allowed to work to earn livelihood as far as you keep you full Hijab and protect your modesty from non Mahram men.

Wassalam.

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Woman . Mahram . Wedding . Hijab

If a Muslim woman cannot display her beauty to non-Mahram individuals, including at mixed gatherings like weddings, then should she avoid attending such events? And if she does go, how should she present herself?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 6 months ago

Bismihi ta'āla

A believer must avoid free mix-gatherings, for whatever reason it may be, and as close as the non-mahrams may be. We must try to promote segregated wedding programs, and not allow ourselves to participate in haram gatherings.

This works for both genders as well. A man should not attend, and a woman should not attend as well.

It is by far better for weddings to be segregated, so that the women can dress as they wish, without hijab or any restrictions.

If someone is forced to be there, like the person being a primary family member, then they go just for the social obligation they have, limit it to that, dressed Islamically, and leave.

And Allah knows best

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Mahram . Marriage . Woman

Are my spouse's grand-uncles and great-grand-uncles Mahram to me after marriage and are a woman’s grand uncles Mahram for her? Please mention any differing opinions among our Marajeh if there are any.

As the real uncles are Mahrams, great grand uncles are Mahram as well.

This applies for husband and wife.

Wassalam.

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Stepfather . Future . Daughter . Hair . Mahram

Is my stepfather allowed to see my future daughter's hair, and can he be considered her Mahram?

Your step father who has consummated his marriage with your mother is a Mahram for you and your daughter. He can see you and your daughters with out Hijab.

Wassalam.

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Sin . Mahram

Is it permissible to joke with Mahrams in a public setting, provided there is no concern of wrongdoing and the jokes remain appropriate?

Mahrams are those men who can see you with out Hijab like your husband, father, son, uncles, son in law, father in law etc.

Non Mahram are those men who are not allowed to see you with out Hijab.

Talking to Non Mahram should be limited to necessary matters and not to involve unnecessary talking or jokes. Even if you have no bad intention in your heart, but you can not know what is in the heart of the other non Mahram person when you joke with them.

We have in a Hadeeth from the Prophet (SAWA) that unnecessary talks with non Mahram harms your heart and makes it like dead تميت القلب.

Wassalam.

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Mahram . Artist . Face . Drawing . Social Media

I am an artist seeking to improve my sketching skills by studying various facial structures. Is it permissible to create drawings of a non-Mahram, without any impure intentions, and share them on social media?

Bismihi ta'ala

There is no shar'i problem with this, in itself, as long as it does not entail any kind of haram.

And Allah knows best

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Woman . Mahram . Menstruation (Haidh)

Can a woman disclose her menstrual cycle to a non-Mahram, such as her future husband, without causing any wrongful thoughts in his mind?

Bismihi ta'ala

If there is a sensible reason why she informs a non-mahram when she is in her cycle, or when it starts/finishes, then there is no shar'i problem with that.

Muslim women usually conceal this information, because it is something private, and also out of modesty, but there could be times where she will need to disclose it, and there would be no issue with that.

And Allah knows best

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Employment . Woman . Mahram . Umrah

Is it permissible for an unmarried and independent woman, aged 40, to perform Umrah without a Mehram during a work visit to Saudi Arabia?

Yes, it is allowed for her to perform Umrah as far as she has a safe company with her.

Wassalam.

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Rhinoplasty . Mahram

Is rhinoplasty permissible if it is done with no intention of attracting non-Mahram men? Would it be considered beautification and required to be hidden from them?

Bismihi ta'ala

Yes, there is no shar'i problem with having nose surgery for cosmetic reasons, even if it would beautify you, as long as it does not entail any other haram.
No, you would not need to hide your nose.

And Allah knows best

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Wife . Husband . Death . Grave . Mahram . Burial

Does a wife remain Mahram for her husband after her death? Can a husband personally bury his wife in the grave?

Bismihi ta'ala

Yes, and spouse has preference in burial procedures of passed away spouse.

And Allah knows best.