Making purda from strangers

· 5 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1435 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

My mum is 65 years old, very sick at home. My dad just passed away. Must my mum wear parda in her house if people come to visit?

Answer

If they are strangers then she should put on purdah.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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