A Study of Juristic Response towards the Limitations for Women in Recreational Activities

Abstract

This article wants to know about the juristic response of Islamic scholars, fatwa
councils and institutions regarding the limitations of women entertainment. This is a
very significant topic of day where people use to request to get awareness and opinion
of Islamic legal experts. There are variety of opinions giving rulings on this matter from religious perspectives. Hence, it is important to know multiple dimensions of the
sanctioned or impermissible domains of edicts (Fatāwa) and advisory viewpoints in this regard. With the application of analytical research methodology, we assessed the
scholars of different school of thought discussing the trending issue of women outside
their residence getting the benefits of recreations. Up to what extent these ruling
institutions and edicts (Fatāwa) confront the current unacceptable and unfitting
situations or are the ruling orders appreciate the positive aspect of women’s
entertainment. We can find some Fatāwa in which recreations of women is banned at
all. This study addressed the matter of women entertainment taking into consideration
the relevant precautions and guidance given by Islamic Sharia. What are the boundaries of women right concerning recreation for the betterment of their mental and physical heath? Therefore, this work shows the multiple dimensions of scholars outlook depending upon the context to guide human beings.