Is it permissible to gather men and women in one place for the purpose of da'wah?
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Question:
Is it permissible to gather men and women in one hall without a barrier separating them for the purpose of da'wah and preaching, given that most of these women are immodestly dressed?
Answer:
No, it is not permissible if they are immodestly dressed. If they are wearing hijab, they should be placed behind the men; there is no harm in that. They should be behind the men and wearing hijab; there is no harm in that. As for immodestly dressed women, it is not permissible. Likewise, if they are wearing hijab, they should not mix with the men; rather, they should be separate and behind the men. The condition here is that they are wearing hijab and are behind the men. Yes.
Is it permissible to gather men and women in one hall without a barrier separating them for the purpose of da'wah and preaching, given that most of these women are immodestly dressed?
Answer:
No, it is not permissible if they are immodestly dressed. If they are wearing hijab, they should be placed behind the men; there is no harm in that. They should be behind the men and wearing hijab; there is no harm in that. As for immodestly dressed women, it is not permissible. Likewise, if they are wearing hijab, they should not mix with the men; rather, they should be separate and behind the men. The condition here is that they are wearing hijab and are behind the men. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل يجوز الجمع بين الرجال والنساء في مكان واحد بقصد الدعوة؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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