Intermingling with na mahrams
Question
Say I am in a gathering where everyone present are my Mahrams. However, there are some people for whom this is individually not the case - hence, 'intermingling' is applicable to them, but not to me. Is it permissible to be present in such gatherings?
Answer
If they are non mahrams to you, you should not be present among them.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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