Details
Category: Sheikh Al Fawzan
Hits: 1392

The ruling concerning non-mahram brothers sending letters to sisters by post

 


Question:

What is the ruling concerning non-mahram brothers sending letters to sisters by post. Also what is its ruling if the letter is beneficial like writing to a woman versed in arabic literature or poetry?
Answer:

As for posting letters to sisters the origin concerning that is is that it is not permissable if they are from men who are non-mahram, because of that which comes from this by way of fitan (trials) and affairs that require caution, even if she is a woman versed in arabic literature or poetry, because repelling evil takes precedence over bringing about good. The majority of (situations that have lead to) evil consequences (i.e. adultery etc.) have occured due to sending letters between brothers and sisters and due to the likes of this dubious manner of becoming aquainted.
Shaykh Saalih al-Fawzaan
Al-Muntaqaa min Fataawaa Fadheelatush Shaikh Saalih al Fawzaan Vol 3 p.160-161
Translated by Abu Hakeem Bilal Davis

Related Items:

 

IslamChoice English

Intention

Intention     He (sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam) used to say: All actions are by intention, and every man shall have what he intended.59  

Kitaab At-Tawheed, Chapter: 57

Kitaab At-Tawheed, Chapter: 57     What Has Been Said About Those Who Deny Allah's Qadr Ibn `Umar (ra ) said: "By Him in Whose Hand is the soul of Ibn `Umar, if anyone possessed gold as

Kitaab At-Tawheed, Chapter: 15

Kitaab At-Tawheed, Chapter: 15     Intercession Allah (swt ) says: " And warn by it, those who fear to be gathered to their Lord: Besides Him they will have no protector nor intercessor

Allowing Oneself to Enter Into Fitan Out of Feeling Safe From The Plot of Allaah

Allowing Oneself to Enter Into Fitan Out of Feeling Safe From The Plot of Allaah   This is the Sunnah of Allaah - The One free of all imperfections and Most High. That He delivers His believing

Praying with a toilet in front of the Musalaa

Praying with a toilet in front of the Musalaa   Question: In one of the rooms we pray in, there is a toilet in front of us, i.e. in the direction of the qiblah, so is this permissible, may All

If The Meal Is Ready, Eat And Then Pray

If The Meal Is Ready, Eat And Then Pray   Question: Is it true what some people say, that if dinner is ready and it is time for 'Isha' prayer, one should eat before praying? Many people rush t

The ruling on the 'Aqeeqah of the Newborn Child

The ruling on the 'Aqeeqah of the Newborn Child   Question: What is the meaning if the 'Aqeeqah of the newborn child, and is it Fardh (obligatory) or Sunnah (supererogatory)?Answer: The 'Aqee

Three Matters That Make Ghusl Waajib

Three Matters That Make Ghusl Waajib   Question: A man had sexual relations with his wife, however he did not ejaculate, and he prayed (in that state) for a period of one week; and after that,

Infertility is of Two Types

Infertility is of Two Types   Question: What is your Eminence opinion regarding one who says: Infertility may be cured, when Allah says: and He renders barren whom He wills.[1] May Allah rewar

The Ruling on a Woman uncovering her Hands and Feet in Prayer

The Ruling on a Woman uncovering her Hands and Feet in Prayer   Question: What is the ruling on showing the feet and hands for a woman in prayer, bearing in mind that she is not in front of me

Good Evening Does Not Replace As-Salaamu Alaykum

Good Evening Does Not Replace As-Salaamu Alaykum   Question: A common widespread practice nowadays is to say good morning or good evening, rather then to say the Islamic greeting.Answer: The

Try to Clear up the Matter

Try to Clear up the Matter   Question: I live with a group of friends, suddenly one of them showed signs of becoming rich. His salary, however, in no way corresponded with his prodigious spend

Pulling someone back from the complete row to avoid praying alone.

Pulling someone back from the complete row to avoid praying alone.   Question: If you enter the masjid and the first row of prayer is complete, can you pull someone from it behind so that he c

Why Does Allaah Almighty Mention Wealth Before Children?

Why Does Allaah Almighty Mention Wealth Before Children?   Question: In the Qur'aan, why is wealth always mentioned before children, despite children being worth more to a farther then his wea

Wiping the Neck During the Wudhu

Wiping the Neck During the Wudhu   Question: Is it undesirable to wipe the neck during the Wudhu as I have heard that it resembles the Jews?Answer: Yes, it is not recommended nor is the wipin

Is the magnitude of Sins increased in Makkah?

Is the magnitude of Sins increased in Makkah?   Question: Is it correct that the magnitude of sins committed in Makkah Al-Mukarramah is increased just as is the case with the good deeds?Answer

The person who dies and he did not pray, Hajj is not performed on his behalf

The person who dies and he did not pray, Hajj is not performed on his behalf   Question: I have a relative who died during the month of Ramadhan and before his death he was lax about offering

If the Woman gets her Menses before Tawaful-Ifadhah

If the Woman gets her Menses before Tawaful-Ifadhah   Question: Concerning a woman who gets her menses or postnatal bleeding before she makes Tawaful-Ifadhah, is she required to remain in Makk

The Fixed Sunnah Prayers during Travel

The Fixed Sunnah Prayers during Travel   Question: Is the requirement for offering the fixed Sunnah prayers removed during travel, and (if so) what is the evidence for this?Answer: It is pres

Burying in Coffins

Q: What is the judgment regarding burying in coffins,especially when the corpse has been brought from adistant land and it is feared that the body might havedecayed/decomposed ?     First

Chapter 345: Abomination of Selecting Friday for Fasting

Chapter 345Abomination of Selecting Friday for Fasting     1760. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (PBUH) said, "Do not choose the Friday night among

Chapter 342: Prohibition of facing the Graves during Salat (Prayer)

Chapter 342Prohibition of facing the Graves during Salat (Prayer)     1757. Abu Marthad Kannaz bin Husain (May Allah be pleased with him) said: I heard the Messenger of Allah (PBUH)

Chapter 291: Prohibition of Meeting a non-Mahram Woman in Seclusion

Chapter 291Prohibition of Meeting a non-Mahram Woman in Seclusion   Allah, the Exalted, says: "And when you ask (his wives) for anything you want, ask them from behind a screen.'' (33:53) 162

Chapter 266: Prohibition of Reviling a Muslim without any cause

Chapter 266Prohibition of Reviling a Muslim without any cause   Allah, the Exalted, says: "And those who annoy believing men and women undeservedly, bear on themselves the crime of slander and

Chapter 230: The Desirability of Observing Three Days of Fasting in Every Month

Chapter 230The Desirability of Observing Three Days of Fasting in Every Month   1258. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: My friend (the Messenger of Allah) (PBUH)

Chapter 227: The Excellence of Observing Saum on the Day of 'Arafah, 'Ashura' and Tasu'a (i.e., 9th of Muharram)

Chapter 227The Excellence of Observing Saum on the Day of 'Arafah, 'Ashura' and Tasu'a (i.e., 9th of Muharram)     1250. Abu Qatadah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Mes

Chapter 217: The Excellence of Observing Saum (Fasts) during Ramadan

Chapter 217The Excellence of Observing Saum (Fasts) during Ramadan   Allah, the Exalted, says: "O you who believe! the fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you,

Chapter 210: The Excellence of Friday Prayer

Chapter 210The Excellence of Friday Prayer   Allah, the Exalted, says: "Then when the (Jumu`ah) Salat is ended, you may disperse through the land, and seek the Bounty of Allah (by working), an

Chapter 152: Goof Words to be Uttered before a dying Person and his Family

Chapter 152Goof Words to be Uttered before a dying Person and his Family     920. Umm Salamah (May Allah be pleased with her): The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "When you visi

Chapter 60: Excellence of Generosity and Spending in a Good cause with Reliance on Allah

Chapter 60Excellence of Generosity and Spending in a Good cause with Reliance on Allah   Allah, the Exalted, says: "And whatsoever you spend of anything (in Allah's Cause), He will replace it.

Feed

IslamChoice English

  • Chapter 227: The Excellence of Observing Saum on the Day of...
    Chapter 227The Excellence of Observing Saum on the Day of 'Arafah, 'Ashura' and Tasu'a (i.e., 9th of Muharram)     1250. Abu Qatadah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) was asked about the observance of Saum (fasting) on the day of `Arafah. He said, "It is an expiation for the sins of the preceding year and the current year.''[Muslim].  
  • Infertility is of Two Types
    Infertility is of Two Types   Question: What is your Eminence opinion regarding one who says: Infertility may be cured, when Allah says: and He renders barren whom He wills.[1] May Allah reward you with goodness. 1.Ash-Shura 42:50Answer: Our opinion is that infertility is of two types: one for which there is some cause -and this may be treated - and one which is congenital that is, that Allah created that person infertile-and this cannot be cured- and even if it was treated , it will be of no benefit, because Allah willed that he be infertile and there is none who can oppose
  • The ruling on the 'Aqeeqah of the Newborn Child
    The ruling on the 'Aqeeqah of the Newborn Child   Question: What is the meaning if the 'Aqeeqah of the newborn child, and is it Fardh (obligatory) or Sunnah (supererogatory)?Answer: The 'Aqeeqah of the newborn child is the sacrificial animal that is slaughtered in seeking nearness to Allaah and thanking Him for the blessing of the newborn child on the 7th day after its birth. The people of knowledge have differed over whether it is Sunnah or Fardh. Most of the people of knowledge hold the view that it is Sunnat Mu'kkadah (compulsory). Even Imaam Ahmad said, "He borrows and performs the 'Aqeeqah sacrifice....
  • Chapter 227: The Excellence of Observing Saum on the Day of...
    Chapter 227The Excellence of Observing Saum on the Day of 'Arafah, 'Ashura' and Tasu'a (i.e., 9th of Muharram)     1250. Abu Qatadah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) was asked about the observance of Saum (fasting) on the day of `Arafah. He said, "It is an expiation for the sins of the preceding year and the current year.''[Muslim].  
  • Infertility is of Two Types
    Infertility is of Two Types   Question: What is your Eminence opinion regarding one who says: Infertility may be cured, when Allah says: and He renders barren whom He wills.[1] May Allah reward you with goodness. 1.Ash-Shura 42:50Answer: Our opinion is that infertility is of two types: one for which there is some cause -and this may be treated - and one which is congenital that is, that Allah created that person infertile-and this cannot be cured- and even if it was treated , it will be of no benefit, because Allah willed that he be infertile and there is none who can oppose
  • The ruling on the 'Aqeeqah of the Newborn Child
    The ruling on the 'Aqeeqah of the Newborn Child   Question: What is the meaning if the 'Aqeeqah of the newborn child, and is it Fardh (obligatory) or Sunnah (supererogatory)?Answer: The 'Aqeeqah of the newborn child is the sacrificial animal that is slaughtered in seeking nearness to Allaah and thanking Him for the blessing of the newborn child on the 7th day after its birth. The people of knowledge have differed over whether it is Sunnah or Fardh. Most of the people of knowledge hold the view that it is Sunnat Mu'kkadah (compulsory). Even Imaam Ahmad said, "He borrows and performs the 'Aqeeqah sacrifice....
Go to top
Islamchoice