The ruling on communication between the two sexes via modern communication means
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Question:
We received this question, our honorable Shaykh. Shaykh Salih says: The questioner asks, “What is the ruling on communication via modern means in our present time between the two sexes, knowing that the intention is good and not bad or malicious, but rather consultation on some matters?”
Answer:
This depends on the intentions and the consequences. If there is fitnah (trial, discord or temptation) in these communications and evil is feared from them, then they are to be avoided. But if it is merely regarding permissible matters and consultation on permissible matters, such as transactions or otherwise, without fitnah, then there is nothing wrong with it. Yes.
We received this question, our honorable Shaykh. Shaykh Salih says: The questioner asks, “What is the ruling on communication via modern means in our present time between the two sexes, knowing that the intention is good and not bad or malicious, but rather consultation on some matters?”
Answer:
This depends on the intentions and the consequences. If there is fitnah (trial, discord or temptation) in these communications and evil is feared from them, then they are to be avoided. But if it is merely regarding permissible matters and consultation on permissible matters, such as transactions or otherwise, without fitnah, then there is nothing wrong with it. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 1854 - حكم التواصل بين الجنسين عبر وسائل الاتصال الحديثة - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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