What is the ruling on appointing a doorman for the house?
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The questioner : There is a narration, O Shaykh... and he intended to visit the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and went out, so he told 'Umar: Wait until I seek permission for him?
The Shaykh : Yes, yes, that is correct. This happens sometimes; sometimes the Messenger would place a person at the door to prevent people from entering except with permission, but only for a specific occasion, for a specific occasion, not as a permanent practice.
The questioner : The Companions used to follow that example...?
The Shaykh : I say there is nothing wrong with a person appointing a doorman sometimes; there is nothing wrong with it.
The questioner : ...
The Shaykh : Yes, yes.
The Shaykh : Yes, yes, that is correct. This happens sometimes; sometimes the Messenger would place a person at the door to prevent people from entering except with permission, but only for a specific occasion, for a specific occasion, not as a permanent practice.
The questioner : The Companions used to follow that example...?
The Shaykh : I say there is nothing wrong with a person appointing a doorman sometimes; there is nothing wrong with it.
The questioner : ...
The Shaykh : Yes, yes.