Women watching public executions in an Islamic country
Question
In an Islamic country, is it permissible for women to leave their homes in order to watch public executions and in order to watch all other types of public punishments?
Answer
The actual place for women is the home. They should only venture out of the home when there is a pressing need.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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