The Head of the Household's Position on the Maid and the Television
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Question:
If the matter reaches the point of hiring a maid, or having a television, or both, or the woman going to her relatives, and her relatives are those who support that, what does the head of the household do?
Answer:
He should fear Allah as much as he can, advise his family and guide them to good, and say to them, "Beware of such and such, and beware of such and such," but he should not be harsh. Whoever is harsh cuts the bond. However, he must fear Allah, for this is not a time for harshness, but a time for advice, clarification, and gentleness, so that perhaps Allah will guide through you whom He wills. And if you sit alone in a state of doubt regarding religious matters, fear Allah.
If the matter reaches the point of hiring a maid, or having a television, or both, or the woman going to her relatives, and her relatives are those who support that, what does the head of the household do?
Answer:
He should fear Allah as much as he can, advise his family and guide them to good, and say to them, "Beware of such and such, and beware of such and such," but he should not be harsh. Whoever is harsh cuts the bond. However, he must fear Allah, for this is not a time for harshness, but a time for advice, clarification, and gentleness, so that perhaps Allah will guide through you whom He wills. And if you sit alone in a state of doubt regarding religious matters, fear Allah.
Source
ندوات الجامع الكبير مع الأسئلة - 61 — archive.org (1:00:10)
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