Is it permissible for a Muslim to bring a maid to work in his home when he knows she came from her country without a mahram?
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The questioner : The second question, O our Shaykh, regarding the Sri Lankans who are brought here for service. Among them are Muslims and there are disbelievers. As for the Muslims, they come without a mahram. Is it permissible for a Muslim to have her work in his home even though she is in a state of disobedience?
The Shaykh : ... in that matter.
The questioner : The Shaykh says, meaning, if a person is in dire necessity, is it permissible for him to have her work with him? And what is the limit of dire necessity, for example, in your opinion?
The Shaykh : The jurist does not define this limit; the one afflicted defines it.
The questioner: Yes.
The Shaykh : ... in that matter.
The questioner : The Shaykh says, meaning, if a person is in dire necessity, is it permissible for him to have her work with him? And what is the limit of dire necessity, for example, in your opinion?
The Shaykh : The jurist does not define this limit; the one afflicted defines it.
The questioner: Yes.
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