What is the ruling on a man being alone with his female servant in his house? Is that permissible? And what do you advise the one who does that?

Question:
She says: What is the ruling on a man being alone with his female servant in his house? Is that permissible? And what do you advise the one who does that and does not consider it a serious matter? May Allah reward you with good.

Answer:
This is among the most severe of forbidden things, and I seek refuge in Allah. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) forbade a man from being alone with a woman who is not lawful for him. He said (peace and blessings be upon him) He said (peace and blessings be upon him) because that is seclusion, and seclusion leads to fitnah (trial, discord or temptation), and the presence of Satan increases the likelihood of committing a sin between them. Whether the woman is a servant or not, seclusion with a woman who is not lawful for him, or who is not one of his mahram (a relative one may not marry), is not permissible. Because this is a means to fitnah and the presence of Satan, leading to the commission of a sin. No one can guarantee the purity of their own self, even if they are among the most righteous and most God-fearing people. And even if the woman is unattractive or old in age, a person should not be lenient in this matter. Yes.