Question
Women go to the home of the deceased on the day the person died. Men and women intermingle at the home. Is it permissible for women to go for condolence in such scenarios?
Answer
It is not permissible for females to attend janaazahs, especially the type of 'condolence' customs in vogue. Wherever there is violation of Hijaab, it will be haraam for the woman to attend, and it will be haraam for the husband to allow his wife to attend. Even if the deceased is a close relative of the wife, it is the duty of the husband to prevent his wife from attending any gathering or function where Hijaab is flouted or where any un-Islamic activity takes place.
- Source
- themajlis.co.za
- Published in
- The Majlis Vol 22 No 07
- PDF page
- 12
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