Seclusion with a non-mahram woman
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Q3: I had a female classmate during my middle school years, but praise be to Allah that I have now committed myself to the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) in which he explicitly forbade seclusion with a non-mahram woman. My question is: I know that she has good and praiseworthy morals, and I want to guide her to some of the teachings of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) that I have come to understand. However, the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) explicitly stated regarding seclusion with a non-mahram woman, and Allah (Mighty and Majestic) also explicitly stated regarding looking at a non-mahram woman. What is the solution? Please note that I am in need of books specifically for women that I can provide to her so that she can learn from them.
A3: The matter is as you mentioned: seclusion with a non-mahram woman is forbidden, and looking at her is forbidden. If you wish to advise her, you may speak to her about it while she is veiled from you and without being in seclusion with her. It is also possible to gift her a beneficial book or a beneficial tape regarding the rulings of her religion, or to write advice to her, among other useful means that do not lead to fitnah (trial, discord or temptation) and that achieve the desired purpose. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
A3: The matter is as you mentioned: seclusion with a non-mahram woman is forbidden, and looking at her is forbidden. If you wish to advise her, you may speak to her about it while she is veiled from you and without being in seclusion with her. It is also possible to gift her a beneficial book or a beneficial tape regarding the rulings of her religion, or to write advice to her, among other useful means that do not lead to fitnah (trial, discord or temptation) and that achieve the desired purpose. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
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