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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Brother . Mahram . Sister

Is it Islamically allowed for me and my younger sister, who are not joining our parents and siblings on an Umrah trip, to be left alone at home for around 10-15 days?

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... Answered 2 years ago

Your parents are responsible to look after you and your younger sister and be sure that you are safe. If their leaving you alone can cause insecurity or danger in you, your parents should make full arrangements to protect you and ensure you full safety. You should your parents to consider your safety before they travel and leave you alone.

'Wassalam,

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Friendship . Mahram . Woman

I understand that friendship with non-Mahram is not permissible. However, would it be okay in the case that both parties, female and male, have no ill intention and interact with one another within boundaries?

No friendship can be permissible between non Mahram men and women. Dealing with doctors or teachers or lawyers or government officers etc from other gender is permissible as far as it does not have emotional impact at all, which in fact not a friendship but just work only.

Friendship between non Mahram men and women is not permissible even if you have no emotional intention now. You can not guarantee the intention of the other person neither now nor in the future.

Wassalam.

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Woman . Feet . Mahram

Is it obligatory for a woman to cover her feet in front of a non-Mahram person?

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 2 years ago

Bismihi ta'ala

Yes, feet are a part of female's hijab, to be covered in front of non-mahram men.

And Allah knows best.

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School . Friendship . Adolescence . Marriage . Mahram

As a teenager attending a mixed school, how can I maintain a positive relationship with others, especially non-Mahrams, while avoiding physical contact and maintaining appropriate boundaries in friendship?

Bismihi ta'ala

I have a presentation from two Ramadhans ago on this that might be useful for you in answering your question.

Starts from 1h:38min

https://www.youtube.com/live/f6LNDmA6vBk?feature=share

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Employment . Mahram . Shariah . Psychologist

Can one work as a forensic psychologist if it involves regular interaction with non-Mahrams, engagement with criminals, and dealing with non-Muslim legal systems that don't adhere to Sharia law?

Working in Forensic psychology is allowed like any other job. You must avoid sinful acts all the way and never ignore the Islamic rules under any circumstance.

Wassalam.

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Muharram . Mourning . Women . Mahram . Azadari

During Muharram, while mourning Imam Hussein (as), some women cry loudly, making their voices audible to non-Mahram men. What is the Islamic perspective on this situation?

Yes it is allowed for women to cry as they want to express their grief and sadness even if their voice is audible to men. Ladies of Ahlul Bayt (AS) used to weep on their tragedies and men used to hear them. Nothing wrong in it. Men who hear should not think wrongly.

'Wassalam.

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Mahram . Cousin . House . Hijab . Da'wah

Is it permissible for me to invite my non-Mahram cousin to my house, knowing she won't observe Hijab in my presence, for the purpose of Da'wah?

Don't invite her alone to your house but try to do Da'wah in the presence of other persons.
Wassalam.

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Woman . Mahram

Is it true that a woman cannot go out without a Mahram, even if she has the permission of her husband or father. What can a woman do in her daily life without the need of asking for permissions?

Woman can go out with out Mahram as far as she is safe. Permission of her husband is required when her going out might contradict her duties as a wife.

'Wassalam.

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Girl . Mahram . Qur'an . Man

Can a girl recite the Quran in a tone, such as that of Abdul Basit or Mishary Rashid Al Aafasy, in front of non-Mahram men and without the intention of lust?

Yes it is permissible for her to recite Tajweed or Tarteel of Quran in front of non-Mahram men as far as there is no intention of lust.

Wassalam.

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Woman . Medical Ethics . Mahram

Is it permissible for a female medical student to examine a male patient?

Female doctor or medical student is not allowed to touch a male patient unless in emergency.

Wassalam.

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Medical Procedure . Mahram

Is it allowed for a Muslim man to perform cosmetic procedures on females such as lip fillers and Botox?

Bismihi ta'ala

Yes, there would not be any problem, as long as it is in the area a woman is allowed to show, and not a part of her hijab, and there is no other haram act involved, like lust, etc.

And Allah ta'ala knows best.

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Mahram . Silat al-Rahm

What is the appropriate way and applicable boundaries to maintain Silat ar-Rahm with non-Mahram relatives?

Hijab rules must be fully observed while meeting or talking to non-Mahram relatives. Islamic rules for non-Mahram are the same whether relative or not despite culture in some societies which do not follow Islam. Muslim should keep Silat Al-Rahim with all his/ her relatives with observing Islamic rules of Hijab.

Wassalam.

Mahram

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