A woman hosting a non-mahram man in the absence of her husband

Question:
He says: Some people have the custom that when a man from among the maternal or paternal uncles comes, the woman hosts the man who is visiting her husband. She brings the guest into the house, serves him coffee and tea, talks to him, and makes him comfortable until her husband arrives. They consider it a disgrace for a woman who does not do this. What is the ruling on this woman’s action? Is it obligatory for her to host this guest when her husband is absent and no one else is in the house? Please give us a ruling, and may Allah reward you.

Answer:
It is an abomination, I seek refuge in Allah. This is the forbidden seclusion. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: . In fact, this is not permissible. She must not allow a non-mahram man to enter the house. He must wait until her mahram arrives, or until her husband arrives, unless there are many men or women in the house, in which case there is no harm. They may give him his food or coffee while maintaining the hijab, and hand it to him so that he opens it himself while she is wearing the hijab. As for a woman who has no one in the house, no, she must not let anyone in except her mahram, such as her brother. Yes. But letting guests in is an abomination and a bad custom that is not permissible. And the guest must not enter if he finds that they are present and he is alone with her; he should come at another time. It is not permissible for her to let him in, nor to pour him coffee, nor for him to be alone with her. We ask Allah for well-being and safety.