Dr. Asiya Staff asked 1 week ago
Misinformation on Social Media
"Scholars" on platforms like Facebook often spread distorted historical information about the Umayyads and the Sahaba. This misleads many Muslims, particularly the elderly, who may accept social media content as truth without verifying it through authentic historical sources.
The Requirement of the Dupatta During Adhan
There is a prevalent belief that a woman must cover her head specifically because the Adhan is being called. However, if she is at home and no non-mahram is present, there is no religious obligation to wear a dupatta at that moment, as the rules of Hijab are not tied to the sound of the Adhan.
Superstitions Regarding Sitting on the Ground
The notion that sitting on the floor while holding onto a bed or charpai is prohibited is a cultural superstition (tohmaat). Such myths have no basis in Islamic law and are considered baseless beliefs that incorrectly attribute harm to ordinary physical actions.
1 Answers
Dr. Asiya Staff answered 1 week ago
Modesty and Clothing Around Mahrams
Regarding your question about being at home without a non-mahram present: while it is not mandatory to wear a dupatta, you should still ensure your clothing is modest (Saatir). Although a Mahram does not naturally have sexual inclination toward you due to the nature of the relationship, they are still human. You must remain mindful of this and not give Shaitan any opportunity. Therefore, one should avoid wearing deep-neck clothing, even in front of Mahrams.
Status of the Superstition
Regarding the second question you asked (about sitting on the ground while holding a bed), it has no connection to the religion of Islam.
Allah knows best.
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