ISLAMIC REMINDERS

#59

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"Socialising with Non Mahram"

In Islam, interactions between the sexes are permitted within certain limits specified by the Quraan and the Sunnah. To some, these limits might appear to be very strict. However, there is a divine wisdom underpinning the limits set down by the Shariah. In adhering to the boundaries set by the Shariah, we can uphold the Quranic command to the believing men and women to be awliya of one another, or protecting friends, while at the same time maintaining the modesty and purity of heart that come from obeying Allah and His Messenger in this regard.

In brief, when interacting with a woman who is not a member of your unmarriageable kin or your wife, you must avoid seclusion, guard your gaze and avoid any physical contact.

Seclusion:

Seclusion takes place when one man or more than one man are alone with one woman in a place where no one can see them or enter. If there are two women and a man, for example, this is not seclusion.

However, when there is only one woman, this situation is considered as seclusion, and becomes unlawful. Obviously, this is for the protection of the woman and the man (or men) so that a situation will not arise where the male becomes tempted and the woman possibly harmed.

If you are in a situation where you are in a room with two or more women, this is not seclusion and there is no need for you to be uncomfortable.

Proof:

The Prophet ﷺ said: “A man must not remain alone in the company of a woman, and a woman must not travel except that her Mahram is accompanying her.” (Bukhaari)

The Prophet ﷺ aid: “A man and woman do not remain alone in privacy except that the third amongst them Shaytan.” (Tirmidhi)

Guard Your Gaze:

Guarding your gaze is a good practice that fosters modest interaction between the sexes. The Quran commands both believing men and women to guard their gaze.

Unfortunately, many Muslims have lost this practice. What guarding the gaze means is that you should refrain from staring at a woman’s face (if she’s not a member of your unmarriageable kin or your wife). It does not mean keeping one’s eyes glued to the ground. In Western societies, guarding one’s gaze can sometimes be interpreted as a lack of assertiveness or respect for the other person.