What is the ruling on this seller looking at a woman's hands while she is looking at the merchandise, out of fear that she might steal something?
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Question:
A man works in a store selling women's supplies. What is the ruling on this seller looking at the woman's hands while she is looking at the merchandise, out of fear that she might steal something, and what is the ruling on talking to her if she wants to buy?
Answer:
The matter of women, talking to them, and looking at them are great trials. So the Muslim should fear Allah (Mighty and Majestic). Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) said:[An-Nur 24:30] So he does not look at her hands, because if he looks at her hands, he will be tempted by them. And stealing is not a thief, and she is with him, she does not steal anything while he is with her.
Because he has merchandise with him, and he has. And he may watch her movements without looking at her hands, because this is a cause of temptation regarding her. As for talking, he talks to her to the extent of the need, to the extent of understanding regarding the merchandise and its price, this is permissible. As for joking, as for laughing, and as for this, it is not permissible, meaning this leads to temptation, yes.
A man works in a store selling women's supplies. What is the ruling on this seller looking at the woman's hands while she is looking at the merchandise, out of fear that she might steal something, and what is the ruling on talking to her if she wants to buy?
Answer:
The matter of women, talking to them, and looking at them are great trials. So the Muslim should fear Allah (Mighty and Majestic). Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) said:
Tell the believing men to reduce [some] of their vision and guard their private parts. That is purer for them. Indeed, Allah is Acquainted with what they do.
قُل لِّلْمُؤْمِنِينَ يَغُضُّوا مِنْ أَبْصَارِهِمْ وَيَحْفَظُوا فُرُوجَهُمْ ذَٰلِكَ أَزْكَىٰ لَهُمْ إِنَّ اللَّهَ خَبِيرٌ بِمَا يَصْنَعُونَBecause he has merchandise with him, and he has. And he may watch her movements without looking at her hands, because this is a cause of temptation regarding her. As for talking, he talks to her to the extent of the need, to the extent of understanding regarding the merchandise and its price, this is permissible. As for joking, as for laughing, and as for this, it is not permissible, meaning this leads to temptation, yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم نظر هذا البائع إلى يدي المرأة حال نظرها في السلعة خوفًا من أن تسرق شيئًا؟ #فتاوى الفوزان — youtube.com
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