The Ruling on Sitting with Cousins or Paternal Cousins
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Question:
What is the ruling on sitting with paternal cousins or maternal cousins in the presence of a mahram?
Answer:
If they are modestly covered and there is no fitnah (trial, discord or temptation), there is nothing wrong with it. However, if the presence is for the sake of fitnah (trial, discord or temptation) and for the sake of enjoying looking at them while they are uncovered, this is not permissible.
As for sitting with them to greet them, or to ask about the condition of their sick, while they are modestly covered, wearing hijab, and far from fitnah (trial, discord or temptation) in a manner of modesty, there is nothing wrong with it. This is how Muslims are among themselves.
What is the ruling on sitting with paternal cousins or maternal cousins in the presence of a mahram?
Answer:
If they are modestly covered and there is no fitnah (trial, discord or temptation), there is nothing wrong with it. However, if the presence is for the sake of fitnah (trial, discord or temptation) and for the sake of enjoying looking at them while they are uncovered, this is not permissible.
As for sitting with them to greet them, or to ask about the condition of their sick, while they are modestly covered, wearing hijab, and far from fitnah (trial, discord or temptation) in a manner of modesty, there is nothing wrong with it. This is how Muslims are among themselves.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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