Ulama observing pardah from non mahrams and keeping a distance from non-Muslims
Question
People often say that people who went to Darul Ulooms or Islamic schools do not know how to communicate with women and non-Muslims after they leave. I want to know if this opinion is correct from an Islamic perspective.
Answer
Perhaps what they mean is that Ulama who qualify from Darul Ulooms like to observe pardah with non mahram women and they don't like communicating with non mahram women unnecessarily. This approach conforms to the Islamic teachings and there is a lot of safety in this for one's imaan and self respect. Similarly, it will safeguard oneself from people having suspicions regarding them.
Similarly, they don't like to have close communication ties with non Muslims as a believer is not supposed to be close to the disbelievers. This approach conforms to deen as becoming close to the disbelievers can cause one to become influenced by their culture, dressing and ways. Therefore, it is best for a believer to keep a distance from disbelievers.
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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