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Extent Of Free Mixing Permissibility
My question is related to free mixing. Alhamdulilah, I observe hijab. I try to keep my clothes simple, do not wear perfume, jewelry or makeup or extravagant clothes. Now I understand that having male friends is not allowed, we cannot be frank with our coworkers or cousins etc. That is all clear alhamdulilah. What I have issue understanding is (for example), my friend has invited my husband and I to her house. Can all 4 of us (including her husband and her) sit in the same room (while observe proper hijab of course) and eat at the same table? Similarly, (for example), can I be in the same room at a family event where there are 20 men and women in the same room. What kind of conversations are permissible? My 17 year old cousin likes to discuss books with me. Although that is not an inappropriate discussion, I am not sure if that is allowed. Or going to a cafe for a business meeting or having all colleagues eat at the same table at an office lunch. Similarly, in Pakistan, it is a common practice (sar pay hath phairna). This is done as a means of shafqat and without any ill intentions. Now I understand that Deen cannot be changed in cultural contexts but I still find this aspect confusing. All the Saudi scholars say that this all is entirely haram but then again they have no free mixing of any kind in any events and the cultures of two countries are very different. I would appreciate any kind of help. Jazakallah.
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Extent Of Free Mixing Permissibility
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Yes of course you can. Please refer to to norms of gender interaction for better understanding.
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