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Is it permissible to say salams to Non Mehram?

Fatwa 3638English
Misc. Fiqh

Question

Most of the time when I call a friend his wife or some of the women folks of the house answer the phone, should I say salams to them and should I reply back if they say salams.

Answer

Allah Ta'ala states in the noble Qur'aan, 'When a female converse with a strange male (not prohibited in marriage), her voice should be firm and stern.' (Ahzaab)

If there is a need for a female to converse with a strange male, she should follow the above injunction of the noble Qur'aan.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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