Males and females eating separately

Q: We have now six members in the family because I got married. Is it necessary that all the males should eat together and all the female should sit together and eat?

A: Yes. Purdah should be observed between the non-mahram males and females.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

 

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)