Ruling on talking to and being alone with one's brother's wife
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Question:
The questioner (J. S.) from the Republic of Egypt, North Sinai, says: I am a young man of eighteen years old, and my brother and I live in the same house. My brother is married, and I am unmarried. My brother's wife does the household chores and serves us. Is it permissible for me to sit with her and talk to her? I asked some people, and they said: It is not permissible. Please guide us in this matter?
Answer:
You are not permitted to be alone with your brother's wife. However, there is no harm in talking to her in the presence of your brother or another person. This is based on the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him):Al-Mustadrak lil-Hakim 2:94 Therefore, you are not allowed to be alone with her, but with your brother, or her mother, or her sister, or her maternal aunt, or your sister, or your mother, or someone similar to them, there is no harm. The seclusion is removed, and the danger is removed. Yes.
The presenter: May Allah reward you with good.
The questioner (J. S.) from the Republic of Egypt, North Sinai, says: I am a young man of eighteen years old, and my brother and I live in the same house. My brother is married, and I am unmarried. My brother's wife does the household chores and serves us. Is it permissible for me to sit with her and talk to her? I asked some people, and they said: It is not permissible. Please guide us in this matter?
Answer:
You are not permitted to be alone with your brother's wife. However, there is no harm in talking to her in the presence of your brother or another person. This is based on the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him):
A man should not be alone with a woman, for Satan is the third among them.
لا يخلون رجل بامرأة فإن الشيطان ثالثهماThe presenter: May Allah reward you with good.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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