Going for maths tuition to an old ghair mahram woman
Question
Is it permissible for a baaligh male to receive maths tuition from a 60 year old ghair mahram woman?
Answer
If it is with all purdah requirements and not in seclusion and there are at least two or three people around it is permissible.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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