Is it legal for Muslim married or non-married women to talk or have a non-Muslim male friend?
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Is it legal for Muslim married or non-married women to talk or have a non-Muslim male friend?
Answer
Allah Ta'ala says in the noble Qur'aan, 'O, you who believe, do not befriend my enemies .' (Surah 60:1)
It is Haraam for any female to unnecessarily converse with males other than her Mahrams. Similarly, using modern technology, via internet, etc. to communicate with Mahrams of the opposite gender is also prohibited.
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