Is it permissible to hire a cottage at a holiday resort to spend a few days with the family?

Answer

You are dwelling in self-deception with the idea that 'purdah' will be maintained' at a holiday resort where all and sundry – kuffaar, fussaaq and fujjaar – stay and frolic. You do not understand the meaning of purdah. In addition to the virtual impossibility of observing correct Shar'i Purdah, it should be understood that holiday resorts are the haunts of fussaaq, fujjaar and kuffaar. All sorts of vices are committed at holiday resorts. Liquor, zina, music, singing, intermingling of sexes, etc. are the norm. Minus these vices, the place is not a holiday resort.

The same filthy – physically and spiritually – beds and utensils will be used. How is it possible for a Muslim to sleep in a bed in which zina could have been committed. Even if the bedding has been washed, it is still mal-oon as is the whole resort. It is an abode for shayaateen, not for Mu'mineen. It is not permissible for Muslims to waste time and money in an evil place.