Gender Interaction By Calling A Woman Sister

[Dr. Irfan Shahzad]

This is what every person has to decide for him or herself. The prophet has forbidden to sit with a woman alone.

[MOHAMMAD MOINUDDIN HYDER]

Yes shiek ! But in the above context the scholars is saying that no one can consider a non mahrem as his sister and he will be sin full either in alone or in public

[Dr. Irfan Shahzad]

To call someone a sister does not make her your real sister. This is obvious. However, we do have respect towards some women as our sisters and we feel the same.

I do not think that he said it is sinful in either case. Sin is obvious. Instructions to not to sit with a non mehram alone is a preemptive step to avoid indulging in a real sin.