Question Summary:
Interacting with Non Maharim

Question Detail:

AsSalam Walaikum WRA,

Answer :

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. 

As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. 

Sister in Islam, 

It is pleasing to note that you are God (Allah) fearing and you do not wish to do anything haram. At the outset, we wish to point out that Shariah prohibits a co-ed environment as that may lead to evil and immorality. It is natural for one gender to be attracted to the opposite gender. In order to avoid this natural inclination, Shariah has instructed the laws of segregation of sexes through hijab etc. Accordingly, it is not permissible for you to sit next to the boy. If he does so, you should move away from him. It is also not permissible for you to talk to him. If you do so unnecessarily, that will be prohibited and constitute a sin. Your sisters and cousins advise is incorrect and it will still be prohibited for you to talk to the boy despite them knowing of you talking to the boy. Sister, you should guard yourself from falling prey to your nafs and shaytan. Adhere to the laws of hijab to the best of your ability and safeguard your chastity and honour.^[i]

And Allah Ta’āla Knows Best 

Mohammed Saleh

Student Darul Iftaa 
UK

Checked and Approved by, 
Mufti Ebrahim Desai. 

فتاوي محمودية) ص. ٤٨١، ج. ١٠ (

فتاوي دار العلوم كراجي) ص. ٥٤٠، ج. ٣ (

المحيط البرهاني) ص. ٢٥، ج. ٨، مكتبة الرشد(

الاصل للأمام محمد 

وإذا كانت المرأة إذا نظرت إلى بعض ما وصفت لك من الرجل وقعت في قلبها له شهوة أو كان على ذلك أكبر رأيها فأحب إلي أن تغض بصرها