The ruling on getting to know women via the internet with the intention of marriage
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, this is a question that has become widespread on the internet. It asks: Is it permissible to get to know women through a chat program called "Bal Talk" with the intention of marrying them? This is done via the internet through conversation or correspondence.
Answer:
This leads to harms for people and brings about evil under the pretext of finding a spouse. Therefore, it is not permissible for a Muslim to enter into these matters because they lead to trials and evils. The interaction between young men and young women may lead to harms. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
Honorable Shaykh, this is a question that has become widespread on the internet. It asks: Is it permissible to get to know women through a chat program called "Bal Talk" with the intention of marrying them? This is done via the internet through conversation or correspondence.
Answer:
This leads to harms for people and brings about evil under the pretext of finding a spouse. Therefore, it is not permissible for a Muslim to enter into these matters because they lead to trials and evils. The interaction between young men and young women may lead to harms. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
Source
75-اللقاء الأسبوعي مع الشيخ صالح الفوزان - 30 — archive.org (57:33)
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