I feel distressed at times, so I go to an elderly woman who eases my burden through her conversation. Is there any harm in my action?
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Question:
May Allah reward you with good and do you well. The author of this letter says: I feel distressed at times, so I go to an elderly woman who is our neighbor, and I talk to her about what distresses me. She eases my burden and encourages me to be patient, by the grace of Allah. Is there any harm in my action? Please advise us, may Allah reward you.
Answer:
There is no harm in this action. This woman you go to is a woman of good, if she gives you peace of mind and opens for you the door to serving Allah and having good hope. She is a good woman, and sitting with her is beneficial, so go to her. Yes.
May Allah reward you with good and do you well. The author of this letter says: I feel distressed at times, so I go to an elderly woman who is our neighbor, and I talk to her about what distresses me. She eases my burden and encourages me to be patient, by the grace of Allah. Is there any harm in my action? Please advise us, may Allah reward you.
Answer:
There is no harm in this action. This woman you go to is a woman of good, if she gives you peace of mind and opens for you the door to serving Allah and having good hope. She is a good woman, and sitting with her is beneficial, so go to her. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، أتضايق في بعض الأوقات، فأذهب إلى امرأة كبيرة في السن، فتخفف عني بحديثها ، فهل في عملي حرج؟ الفوزان — youtube.com
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