In Islam, what's not allowed for women (and men) generally centers on modesty (avoiding revealing or attracting attention), maintaining gender separation in certain contexts, and refraining from major sins, but specific rules often focus on interactions with non-mahram (unrelated) men, such as avoiding seclusion (khulwa), soft/seductive speech, and going out without full hijab and perfume, while some prohibitions like certain cosmetics or excessive adornments are debated or vary by school of thought. Women also abstain from certain acts during menstruation, like formal prayer.
Haram Things for a Woman According to Islam
The Quran requires Muslim men and women to dress modestly. The law of the hijab states that the whole female body aside from the face and hands should be covered when a woman leaves her home as a sign of modesty, obedience to God and respect for Islamic values.
Some say these major sins are seven, and in support of their position they quote the hadith: “Avoid the seven noxious things: associating anything with Allah, magic, killing one whom Allah has declared inviolate without a just cause, consuming the property of an orphan, devouring riba (interest), turning back when the ...
While Islam identifies numerous major sins, the three consistently highlighted as paramount are Shirk (associating partners with Allah), unjust murder, and disrespecting/being undutiful to parents, with false witness also being grouped with these top sins in some traditions. Shirk is considered the gravest, as Allah states He will not forgive it, though He forgives other sins for whomever He wills.
The "777 Rule in Islam" primarily refers to a parenting philosophy based on dividing a child's upbringing into three seven-year stages: 0-7 years (play, love, bonding); 7-14 years (teaching, discipline, character building); and 14-21 years (mentorship, guidance, treating them as friends/companions). This framework, rooted in prophetic guidance, emphasizes intentional connection and age-appropriate engagement to raise balanced, resilient Muslim children, contrasting with a simpler "7-minute rule" for daily connection.
A Muslim woman can take off her hijab in private with mahram (unmarriageable) family members (father, brothers, grandfathers, etc.) or other women, and sometimes in front of non-Muslim women if she feels safe and is sure they won't describe her to non-mahram men; it's also permissible in emergencies like fearing for her safety or under duress, though it's generally viewed as a personal choice made with conscience for modesty, with scholarly views differing on strictness and cultural interpretations.
According to Islamic Sharia, a wife can't refuse her husband's call for intimacy unless she has a valid reason, like illness or menstruation. Refusing without a genuine reason is considered a sin, and a hadith indicates that the angels may curse a woman who denies her husband without cause.
The 8 conditions of hijab are guidelines for Islamic modest dress, requiring the covering to be: 1. Cover the entire body (excluding face/hands, by most views). 2. Loose and roomy, not tight. 3. Thick and opaque, not see-through. 4. Not an adornment in itself, but simple. 5. Not perfumed. 6. Not resembling men's clothing. 7. Not resembling non-believers' clothing. 8. Not for fame or vanity, but for modesty.
Most modern Islamic scholars agree that, in public, a woman must cover the entire body except the face, hands, and feet.
All Sunni Muslim jurists agree that anal sex is haram (prohibited), based on the hadith of Muhammad. In contrast, according to Twelver Shia Muslim jurists, anal sex is considered makruh (strongly disliked) but is permissible with the consent of the wife.
Islam Isn't All About Hijab
According to the Quran, you should cover your head, neck, and chest, and wear loose clothes. There isn't a universal outfit for this, and there aren't specific colors you must wear as some people claim.
Common mistakes to avoid when wearing hijab
A hijabi must cover all her hair, even the hair at the front of her head that may appear underneath the veil.
It is obligatory for a woman to obey her husband-except in what is unlawful-in whatever preserves the stability of their new family and marital life.
According to Islam, it is not permissible to refuse to share the bed at every argument or conflict that the partners have. Some men tend to refuse intimacy without a valid reason, and that is an even greater form of injustice. This also applies to some women.
In Islam, there are specific guidelines about who can see a woman without her hijab. According to Islamic teachings, a woman can remove her hijab in front of certain individuals. These include her immediate family members such as her father, brothers, husband, sons, and certain close female relatives.
Your father-in-law can see you without a hijab as well because he's your mahram. However, your husband's brothers aren't your mahrams, so you'll have to keep the hijab on in front of them. The same goes for your husband's brothers-in-law.
Among contemporary scholars, Shaykh Ibn ʿUthaymīn 4 and Shaykh Ibn Bāz 5 allow looking at the hair of a potential future wife as long as one is not in seclusion with her.
Thus, having children is meant to be something to be intended and pursued strictly for the sake of Allah. Moreover, we must raise them up to be dutiful and steadfast to Allah—who created them, and to be respectful and obedient to their parents—who raised them and had mercy on them when they were young.
The "3-3-3 Rule" for kids is a simple mindfulness technique to manage anxiety by grounding them in the present moment: first, name three things they can see; next, identify three sounds they hear; and finally, move three different parts of their body. This engages their senses, shifts focus from worries, and helps them regain control when feeling overwhelmed, like during test anxiety or social situations.
Quran verse 93:4 is from Surah Ad-Duha (The Morning Light) and states, "And the Hereafter is better for you than the present [life]," a message of comfort to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) that the eternal rewards of the afterlife far surpass worldly life, encouraging patience and hope. It's part of a passage reassuring him that his future blessings from God (Allah) will exceed his past difficulties, promoting gratitude and contentment.
In conclusion, lowering garments below the ankles out of pride, especially in a society that uses low garments as a way of showing off, is prohibited by the consensus of the scholars. However, lowering pants below the ankles in modern society is not sinful or Ḥarām because it is not considered a way of showing off.