Q: We often go for long family tours in India and mostly we are in the bus. My family plays music in the bus so that the driver (not a family member) will not fall asleep and free mixing happens among cousins born in joint family.
Am I allowed to join such family tours while observing hijab and closing my ears to not listen to music? If no, What should I do if my parents insist that I accompany them (it would cause them great sadness if I don't come)?
A: If there is no safe place for you to stay in their absence and you are forced to go with your parents on holiday, then tell your parents that you do not feel happy and comfortable with mixing with your male cousins as this is against the laws of Shari’ah. Therefore, you will be observing pardah with your male cousins. Tell them that music is haraam and that they should not play music. They should rather listen to a deeni bayaan during the journey.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
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