SPEAKING TO WOMEN ON THE PHONE #QUESTION: What is the ruling of a young man who is not married speaking to a young lady who is also not married over the telephone? ____________ #ANSWER: It is not allowed to speak with a non-related woman with any speech that stirs desires, such as in a flirtatious, coquettish or soft manner. This is not allowed whether it is over the telephone or otherwise. Allah has said, Be not soft in speech, lest those in whose heart is a disease should be moved with desire (al-Ahzab 32). There is no harm in casual speech due to some need if it is free from any sort of evil. However, such speech must be restricted to only what is necessary. ¤ Shaikh ibn Jibreen ¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤ A WOMAN LOOKING AT MEN #QUESTION: What is the ruling of a woman looking at men on television or casual looks in the streets? ____________ #ANSWER: A woman looking at a man must be one of two cases, regardless of whether it be on television or otherwise. First is a look with lust. This is forbidden as it contains evil and temptation. Second is a simple look free of any kind of lust and desire. There is no harm in that kind of look according to the correct opinion of the scholars. It is permissible because it is confirmed in the Sahihs of al-Bukhari and Muslim that Ummuna Aisha (radiyallahu anha) watched the Abbysinians doing their war dance. The Prophet (peace be upon him) was concealing her from them and he approved of what she was doing. Furthermore, women walk in the streets and they look at men although they are wearing hijab. A woman may look at a man even though he does not see her. However, this is conditional that the look not be accompanied with lust, desire or temptation, then it is forbidden regardless of whether it be on television or otherwise. ¤ Shaikh ibn Uthaimin
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