What is the ruling on a woman who is estranged from her husband speaking to men who are not mahram (close relatives) by greeting them and the like, inquiring about their well-being, and talking on the telephone?

The questioner : Regarding speaking with non-mahram men by greeting them and the like, inquiring about their well-being, and talking on the telephone, is there anything wrong with that?

The Shaykh : There is nothing wrong with it for a woman who is estranged from her husband or anyone else, provided the man is among her acquaintances, meaning relatives who visit them frequently. However, if he is a stranger, there is no need for her to address him or converse with him.