A man proposed to a woman; is it permissible for him to speak with her on the telephone? And if it is permissible, is he allowed to be affectionate with her in speech?
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The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. A man proposed to a woman; is it permissible for him to speak with her on the telephone? And if it is permissible, is it permissible for him to be affectionate with her in speech?
The Shaykh:
No, speech that contains flirtation or joking or... this is not permissible, and this is what is prohibited. As for decent speech for the purpose of understanding and communicating between them for the benefit of the marriage, there is nothing wrong with it. Yes.
The presenter:
What is your question?
The Shaykh:
And Allah the Exalted knows best, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, and upon his family and all his Companions.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. A man proposed to a woman; is it permissible for him to speak with her on the telephone? And if it is permissible, is it permissible for him to be affectionate with her in speech?
The Shaykh:
No, speech that contains flirtation or joking or... this is not permissible, and this is what is prohibited. As for decent speech for the purpose of understanding and communicating between them for the benefit of the marriage, there is nothing wrong with it. Yes.
The presenter:
What is your question?
The Shaykh:
And Allah the Exalted knows best, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, and upon his family and all his Companions.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [374 -3022] رجل خطب امرأة فهل يجوز له أن يحادثها بالهاتف وإذا كان جائزاً، هل له أن يلاطفها بالكلام؟ — youtube.com
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