What is the best way for a woman to get benefit from one’s shaykh

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Date: Wednesday, 30th March, 2011

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1)What is the best way for a woman to get benefit from one’s shaykh .Can she talk to him  and if so what is the best way according to sunnah and shariah.

Answer

Muhtaram / Muhtaramah

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

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

 

Due to the prevailing circumstances, she should not talk to the Shaikh. She may listen to his lectures from behind a screen. If she requires personal advice, her husband or any other mahram may act as intermediary between them.

And Allah knows best
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Madrasah Inaa’miyya

 

 

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