What is the ruling on bringing in a maid without a mahram?

The questioner : The questioner says that some people claim that the one who brings in a maid without a mahram does not commit a sin, but rather the sin is upon the maid herself and her family. Is this statement correct?

The Shaykh : Bringing in a maid without a mahram falls under the prohibition of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) regarding that, in his saying And whoever assists her in that has assisted in the sin. And Allah the Exalted says So he is a partner with her in the sin, because he is the one who encouraged her to come and opened the door for her. Yes.