What is the ruling on a woman returning the salam to a non-mahram man while she is on her way?
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Question:
May Allah reward you with good. Shaykh Salih, she has another message or another question. She asks: Is it permissible for a woman to return the salam to non-mahram men if she passes by them while they are on her way? Please inform us of this.
Answer:
If this does not lead to fitnah (trial, discord or temptation) and she does not fear fitnah from it, then there is nothing wrong with it. However, if this leads to fitnah and there is a fear that she will be tempted by the men or that the men will be tempted by her, then she does not greet them. Yes.
May Allah reward you with good. Shaykh Salih, she has another message or another question. She asks: Is it permissible for a woman to return the salam to non-mahram men if she passes by them while they are on her way? Please inform us of this.
Answer:
If this does not lead to fitnah (trial, discord or temptation) and she does not fear fitnah from it, then there is nothing wrong with it. However, if this leads to fitnah and there is a fear that she will be tempted by the men or that the men will be tempted by her, then she does not greet them. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم رد السلام من المرأة على الرجل الأجنبي أثناء طريقها؟ الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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