Women's Issues: Recent Episodes
al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)
During the days of 'Eed al-Adhaa 1445, one of our respected sisters lost her pregnancy and sought advice from Ustaadh Moosaa Richardson, about how to interact with the fetus shortly before the completion of four months of pregnancy. This is his response, sharing a fatwaa from Shaykh Ibn Baaz (may Allah have Mercy on him), on the matter. Recorded in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1445.12.12.
Moosaa Richardson answers a series of questions from the respected ladies of the community of al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1443.11.13. Topics include:
- Giving salaams when entering and exiting the masjid.
- Nail polish and wudhoo'.
- Wearing makeup and wudhoo'.
- Husbands who prevent their wives from attending the masjid and classes.
- Interactions between step-parents and their step-children of the opposite gender.
- Accepting financial aid from non-Muslims.
- Giving charity on behalf of someone else - who gets the reward?
- Using photos for family archives.
This is a brief word of advice offered by Ustaadh Moosaa Richardson for a sister's gathering at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) On 1443.10.20.
Moosaa Richardson recovers a lost recording from Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-'Uthaymeen from 21 years ago and translates a relevant question and answer from it for a sisters' luncheon organized through Masjid ar-Rahmah in Newark, New Jersey, on 1440.03.03.
In this second session of a new series of Q&A opportunities exclusive to the ladies of the First Muslim Mosque, Moosaa Richardson answers four questions from our respected sisters, on the topics of haircuts and purification.
Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.10.15.
In this first session of a new series of Q&A opportunities exclusive to the ladies of the First Muslim Mosque, Moosaa Richardson answers eight questions from our respected sisters, on the topics of 'Eed al-Fitr, riba (usury), apostasy, and other important concerns.
Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.10.08.
Moosaa Richardson offers this important reminder from the Book and the Sunnah (over 20 hadeeths) on the topic of the husband's status within a marriage.
Recorded on 1436.04.12.
A discussion by Abul-'Abbaas Moosaa Richardson on the topic as it relates to the meaning of marriage in Islamic Law, and how this connects to one of today's hot topics in the West. Recorded 1436-08-13.
Moosaa Richardson is asked about a 16-year old girl and what is best for her - to get married or finish her education first? From the Q&A Session at al-Masjid al-Awwal on 1435/12/18.
Moosaa Richardson offers advice to a Muslim lady in her 40's who has been married many times and has lost interest in marriage. From the Q&A session recorded on 1435/12/18.