The ruling on a man sitting with his brother's wife and her children
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, is it permissible for a man to sit with his older brother's wife while her children, who are young, are with her?
Answer:
No, this is not permissible. Seclusion is not lifted except by an adult; as for a child, seclusion is not lifted by him, even if it is his brother's wife. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said, when asked about the husband's brother: meaning his danger is greater. And the husband's brother is the husband's brother. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, is it permissible for a man to sit with his older brother's wife while her children, who are young, are with her?
Answer:
No, this is not permissible. Seclusion is not lifted except by an adult; as for a child, seclusion is not lifted by him, even if it is his brother's wife. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said, when asked about the husband's brother:
The husband's brother is a danger,
الحمض يموت،
Source
شرح بلوغ المرام من أدلة الأحكام [ صالح الفوزان ]، تتمة باب العدة والإحداد — islamhouse.com (45:02)
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