Ask Mufti

Q: I’d like to know whether a woman needs to take a ghusal bath after visiting her gynaecologist and having an internal scan done? Is it ok if she just makes wudhu in order to read her salaah or will she have to take a full ghusal bath?

A: Your query refers. After an internal examination a woman does not have to bath. A wudhu will suffice in order for her to read salaah etc. She is not napaak.

Siraj Desai (Mufti)

Q: I would like to know if one is permitted to purchase assets from an auction that only keeps bank repossessed goods.

A: It will be permissible to purchase bank repossessed goods from an auction.

And Allah Knows best

Siraj Desai (Mufti)

Q: My husband and I have some issues where all he wants to do is spend time with his friends and no time with me. I asked him to leave our home to give me and him space to decide what is important in our marriage. We will be going for marriage counseling soon. Am I allowed to refuse my husband intercourse during this time or not?   

A: Your query refers. You are not allowed to refuse him sexual relations during this period. This aspect of the marriage still remains in force.

And Allah knows best

Siraj Desai (Mufti)

Q: Is it permissible as a Muslim to use products/cosmetics, which contain minerals from the Dead Sea?

A: The Dead Sea is where the Punishment of Allah came down upon the nation of Nabi Loot (Alayhis-Salaam). There is spiritual darkness in this area, so Muslims are not allowed to use products made from the sand and material of the Dead Sea.

And Allah Ta’aala knows best

Mufti Siraj Desai

Q: Is it permissible for a female to be seen by a male gynecologist?

A. It is necessary that a Muslim lady sees a female Muslim doctor if such is available. If there is no Muslim female doctor, or if such a doctor is not competent or experienced enough to render treatment, then she should visit a female non-Muslim doctor.

In the absence of such a doctor, or due to the above-mentioned reasons a female doctor is not an option, then only could a male doctor may be seen.

Since the woman is in the presence of a Ghayr Mahram man (the doctor), the husband should always be present, regardless of the type of examination being conducted. The type of examination is irrelevant; the purpose of the husband's presence is to avoid her being alone with a Ghayr Mahram.

Allah Ta'aala knows best.

Mufti Siraj Desai

Q: Is it permissible for women in ihraam to wear shoes/socks?

A: It is permissible for a woman to wear socks and shoes whilst in the state of Ihraam. There is no prohibition in this for females

And Allah Ta'ala knows best

Mufti Siraj Desai