The ruling on wearing short sleeves in the presence of mahram (relatives one may not marry)
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The questioner : She says: What is the ruling on a woman wearing short sleeves in the presence of her mahram?
The Shaykh : A woman is required to cover herself and to stay away from situations that lead to fitnah (trial, discord or temptation). There is no doubt that a woman displaying herself in this way ultimately leads to laxity in this matter and to expanding it. Let her fear her Lord and be afraid of Him (Mighty and Majestic). She will meet Allah, and Allah (Blessed and Exalted is He) will hold her to account.
The presenter : May Allah reward you with good. We do not say that it is haram (forbidden) in the case of mahram.
The Shaykh : Yes, may Allah reward you. We will take the last prayer, please proceed.
The Shaykh : A woman is required to cover herself and to stay away from situations that lead to fitnah (trial, discord or temptation). There is no doubt that a woman displaying herself in this way ultimately leads to laxity in this matter and to expanding it. Let her fear her Lord and be afraid of Him (Mighty and Majestic). She will meet Allah, and Allah (Blessed and Exalted is He) will hold her to account.
The presenter : May Allah reward you with good. We do not say that it is haram (forbidden) in the case of mahram.
The Shaykh : Yes, may Allah reward you. We will take the last prayer, please proceed.
Source
قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 2384- حكم لبس الكم القصير عند المحارم/سؤال على الهاتف 📞 /ابن عثيمين — youtube.com
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