Question
My neighbour's double-story house has large windows which are high above my house. The windows directly overlook into my yard. This has completely restricted us, both males and females, from going into the yard. There is no purdah whatsoever. Is it proper for a Muslim neighbour to have his windows in such a position from which the inmates of his house can see the men and women in the other neighbour's yard?
Answer
It is not permissible to have windows in the position described by you. It is Waajib that your neighbour permanently seals his windows. The windows should be removed. For air and light, the neighbour should install windows high up in the walls in such a position that precludes viewing into the neighbour's yard. In a genuine Islamic state, windows which violate Purdah will not be allowed.
- Source
- themajlis.co.za
- Published in
- The Majlis Vol 28 No 08
- PDF page
- 10
Appears under GIRLS AND KUFR EDUCATION (approximate).