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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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The ruling on a wife going down to the markets with her mother

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Question:
He says: I am a committed person, and I dislike going to the markets with my wife. So I take her to her mother’s house, and she goes down to the market with her in modest clothing. I have great trust in both of them, and they return home in time. Is there any sin on me for that? Because I mentioned previously that going to the market exposes me to looking at women. Answer me, may Allah reward you.

Answer:
It is better that you go down with your wife and stand in a specific place, so that she comes to you and you carry her in your car. But what you mentioned, that she goes with her mother while she is modest and covered, and does not stay alone with the owner of the restaurant, but rather comes with a group of women, this is easier. However, even with this, you must be cautious.
Perhaps at first she goes with her mother, but then she may become lax and go alone, or ride with a taxi alone. Her mother is not always with her. She may become lax, or obstacles may arise. You are responsible for her.
Men are in charge of womenالرِّجَالُ قَوَّامُونَ عَلَى النِّسَاءِ
[An-Nisa 4:34]
It is obligatory for you to go with her and protect her. Yes. And lower your gaze from women, and do not stand in a place that exposes you to looking. Stand in a place far from temptation. Yes.
Source قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، محاضرات في العقيدة والدعوة-01-الأعراض وحماية الإسلام لها\صالح الفوزان\كبار العلماء — youtube.com (1:02:22)

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