Is free mixing of men and women permissible out of necessity?
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Question:
He asks: Is it permissible for men and women to mix in the same hall to consult on matters concerning the citizens and to make beneficial decisions?
Answer:
We ask Allah for well-being. Free mixing is not permissible in halls, nor in classrooms, nor is it permissible for men and women to mix. The women should be separate. The men should be separate. This is to avoid fitnah (trial, discord or temptation).
He asks: Is it permissible for men and women to mix in the same hall to consult on matters concerning the citizens and to make beneficial decisions?
Answer:
We ask Allah for well-being. Free mixing is not permissible in halls, nor in classrooms, nor is it permissible for men and women to mix. The women should be separate. The men should be separate. This is to avoid fitnah (trial, discord or temptation).
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل يجوز اختلاط الرجال بالنساء للضرورة؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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