Q: In Durban, there are certain programs that are being scheduled to take place. These programs are being promoted by an organization and the programs will be conducted by a female. They are currently inviting women to two different programs.
The first program is for ladies above the age of 18 and the second program is for young girls between the ages of 12 and 17.
Is this method of educating women conforming to the sunnah where they are being invited to come to a hall and will be addressed by a certain haafiza? Is it in keeping with the sunnah for a female to be conducting such programs? Should we send our daughters for such a program?
A: We totally discourage women going to halls and public areas. The hadeeth says that a woman is to be concealed and when she leaves her home then shaytaan uses her to seduce others. And moreover in this day of corruption, the wrong is further aggravated.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
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