Question
Is Dayyuth mentioned in the Hadith restricted to adultery & fornication only, or does it encompass wider conduct, such as: the mahaarim allowing their womenfolk to show beauty in public, applying perfume & putting on make-up when going out, leaving the house wearing tight and attractive clothing, mixing freely with non-mahrams, etc.?
Answer
A person who commits fornication is a Zaani, not a Dayyuth. A Dayyuth is a husband who allows his wife/ daughters/mahram females to speak with males. It is of no significance for such a man if his mahram females converse with other men. A man who permits his wife to commit the immoral acts listed by you is worse than a dayyuth. He is a khinzeer.
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- themajlis.co.za
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- The Majlis Vol 27 No 10
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- 11
Appears under DIVORCEES AND INHERITANCE (approximate).