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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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Seclusion with elderly women

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Question:
He asks: Is seclusion with elderly women permissible?

Answer:
No, seclusion is not permissible. However, it is permissible for her to loosen her clothing. It is permissible for her to loosen her clothing, and if she is modest and covers herself, complete covering is better for them. Allah the Exalted said:
But to modestly refrain [from that] is better for themوَأَن يَسْتَعْفِفْنَ خَيْرٌ لَّهُنَّ
[An-Nur 24:60]
. Yes.
Source شرح كتاب المنتقى من أخبار المصطفى صلى الله عليه وسلم، بداية من باب نهي المرأة أن تلبس ما يحكي بدنها أو تشبه بالرجال — islamhouse.com (1:01:18)

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