Can I talk to my fiance before marriage in Islam?
Published as Talking to one's fiancé
Question
Can I talk to my fiance before marriage in Islam?
Answer
All types of premarital contact is impermissible. Hence, it is not permissible to speak to one's fiance before marriage.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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