The ruling on the hadith "Or are you both blind?"
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Question:
The hadith of Umm Salimah?
Answer:
It is weak; this is weak. Therefore, it is permissible for a woman to see a blind man and not to veil herself from him. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said to Fatimah bint Qays:Sahih Muslim 1480a, and he (peace and blessings be upon him) said regarding seeking permission: Sahih al-Bukhari 6241.
The hadith of Umm Salimah
Or are you both blind?
أوعمياوان أنتماAnswer:
It is weak; this is weak. Therefore, it is permissible for a woman to see a blind man and not to veil herself from him. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said to Fatimah bint Qays:
So better spend this period in the house of Ibn Umm Maktum, for he is a blind man and you can put off your garments
اعْتَدِّي عند ابن أم مكتوم فإنه رجل أعمى تضعين ثيابك فلا يراكVerily! The order of taking permission to enter has been enjoined because of that sight
إنما جعل الاستئذان من أجل النظر
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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