Shaykha Kamilah bint Muhammad bin Jassim bin Ali Al-Jaham Al- Kuwari حفظها الله Kamilah was born and raised in Doha, Qatar where she graduated with a bachelors in Shariah from Qatar University. She later completed her Masters and PhD in Egypt (below are the details of the universities and her thesis topics): ماجستير من المعهد […]
This workshop and accompanying workbook were created in response to the dozens of questions I’ve received by eager tālibāt ul-‘ilm seeking to better understand how to embark and excel on this sacred path. I pray this serves as a beneficial resource for all female students of knowledge and aids in igniting a surge of women
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The question of whether zakah is obligatory on a woman’s gold or silver jewelry has been subject to debate among scholars. This research paper endeavors to explore both perspectives, along with their supporting evidence, with the aim of providing a comprehensive understanding of this issue for English-speaking seekers of knowledge. May Allah allow this paper
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Complied by: Khalid ibn Ibrahim Al-Zahidi Prepared & Translated by: Umm Hassan
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A woman’s wali or legal guardian is defined in Islam as: هو الذي يلي أمر المرأة في عقد النكاح من عصبة المرأة وهم أولياؤها الذكور الذين يرثونها The one who represents a woman in her marriage contract from her male inheritors. This is specific to the male family members of a women from her father’s side
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A woman’s mahram is anyone whom she is permanently forbidden to marry, because of blood ties, ties through marriage, or breastfeeding. Allah عز وجل lists the men who are considered mahram for women in Surah Nur verse 31; في قوله -تعالى-: وَقُل لِّلْمُؤْمِنَاتِ يَغْضُضْنَ مِنْ أَبْصَارِهِنَّ وَيَحْفَظْنَ فُرُوجَهُنَّ وَلَا يُبْدِينَ زِينَتَهُنَّ إِلَّا مَا ظَهَرَ مِنْهَا وَلْيَضْرِبْنَ بِخُمُرِهِنَّ
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For the female students of knowledge who have acquired some proficiency in Arabic, here are some resources to aid in following the classes and lectures of women shaykhaat and da’iyaat in Madinah and other cities across Saudi Arabia. (disclaimer: all classes are for sisters only) Teachers Dr. Asmaa al-‘Amir د. أسماء العامر Follow telegram channel for
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Regular vaginal discharge is a common concern among women, impacting their worship and ritual purity in Islam. The diverse opinions among jurists have created unclarity for women, necessitating a thorough exploration of this issue. This research aims to clarify the rulings on vaginal discharge as it pertains to purity and wudu (ablution), drawing from classical
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From the outset, my vision for this blog was clear: to serve as a valuable resource for women seeking knowledge and a platform to share my own sources of inspiration, in the hopes of inspiring others in return. Yet, one crucial element was missing: a name. I brainstormed numerous options, seeking something unique yet personal,
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