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Swimming in a mixed-gender pool is not permissible when it involves free mixing, exposure of the ‘awrah, or looking at the ‘awrah of others.
Islam commands both men and women to observe modesty and lower their gaze.
Allah تعالى says:
“Tell the believing men to lower their gaze and guard their chastity…”
— Surah An-Nur 24:30
The Hanafi scholars have also emphasized avoiding gatherings where the ‘awrah is exposed or where unlawful looking may occur.
And Allah knows best.

Swimming in a mixed-gender pool is not permissible when it involves free mixing, exposure of the ‘awrah, or looking at the ‘awrah of others.
Islam commands both men and women to observe modesty and lower their gaze.
Allah تعالى says:
“Tell the believing men to lower their gaze and guard their chastity…”
— Surah An-Nur 24:30
The Hanafi scholars have also emphasized avoiding gatherings where the ‘awrah is exposed or where unlawful looking may occur.
And Allah knows best.

Swimming in a mixed-gender pool is not permissible when it involves free mixing, exposure of the ‘awrah, or looking at the ‘awrah of others.
Islam commands both men and women to observe modesty and lower their gaze.
Allah تعالى says:
“Tell the believing men to lower their gaze and guard their chastity…”
— Surah An-Nur 24:30
The Hanafi scholars have also emphasized avoiding gatherings where the ‘awrah is exposed or where unlawful looking may occur.
Hanafi references: Fatawa Hindiyyah and Radd al-Muhtar.
And Allah knows best.
If you have a specific Islamic question and need a ruling based on your circumstances, you can submit your question to AskMuftiOnline and receive an answer from a qualified Mufti.

Assalamu alaykum everyone.
Is shaking hands with a non-mahram permissible in Islam? This can sometimes be a difficult situation, especially in workplaces, universities, or social settings where refusing a handshake may feel awkward.
We’ve put together a short explanation with the relevant Qur’an and Hadith references in the image above.
If anyone has a specific situation they’re unsure about, AskMuftiOnline also allows you to submit your question and explain your circumstances to a qualified Mufti.
May Allah guide us to what is correct. Ameen.

Assalamu alaykum everyone.
Is shaking hands with a non-mahram permissible in Islam? This can sometimes be a difficult situation, especially in workplaces, universities, or social settings where refusing a handshake may feel awkward.
We’ve put together a short explanation with the relevant Qur’an and Hadith references in the image above.
If anyone has a specific situation they’re unsure about, AskMuftiOnline also allows you to submit your question and explain your circumstances to a qualified Mufti.
May Allah guide us to what is correct. Ameen.

Assalamu alaykum everyone.
Is shaking hands with a non-mahram permissible in Islam? This can sometimes be a difficult situation, especially in workplaces, universities, or social settings where refusing a handshake may feel awkward.
We’ve put together a short explanation with the relevant Qur’an and Hadith references in the image above.
If anyone has a specific situation they’re unsure about, AskMuftiOnline also allows you to submit your question and explain your circumstances to a qualified Mufti.
May Allah guide us to what is correct. Ameen.

Assalamu alaykum.
Shaking hands with a non-mahram is a situation many Muslims may encounter, especially in work, university, or social settings.
We’ve shared a short explanation of the ruling, along with the relevant Qur’an and Hadith references, in the image above.
If you have a specific Islamic question or your situation is more complicated, you can also ask a qualified Mufti through AskMuftiOnline and explain your circumstances in detail.
May Allah guide us all to what is correct. Ameen.

Is it permissible in Islam to distance yourself from certain relatives when the relationship is causing significant emotional distress, mental strain, or genuine harm?
This post discusses the balance between maintaining family ties and protecting yourself from harm, including the distinction between setting necessary boundaries and completely severing family ties.
References: Sahih Muslim 2561; Sahih Muslim 2557a.
May Allah make things easy for anyone dealing with difficult family relationships and guide us to what is best. Ameen. 🤍

Assalamu Alaikum everyone,
We recently received this question at AskMuftiOnline: Is it permissible to distance yourself from certain relatives for the sake of your mental peace, especially when the relationship is causing significant stress or harm?
We asked a qualified Mufti about this, and this was the guidance we received.
The answer discusses the balance between protecting yourself from harmful situations and maintaining family ties in Islam.
I thought this might be useful for anyone dealing with a difficult family situation or wondering where the line is between setting healthy boundaries and cutting off relatives.
If you have a specific situation, you can also ask a qualified Mufti at AskMuftiOnline and explain your circumstances in detail.
May Allah make things easy for everyone dealing with difficult family relationships. Ameen.

Assalamu Alaikum everyone,
We recently received this question at AskMuftiOnline: Is it permissible to distance yourself from certain relatives for the sake of your mental peace, especially when the relationship is causing significant stress or harm?
We asked a qualified Mufti about this, and this was the guidance we received.
The answer discusses the balance between protecting yourself from harmful situations and maintaining family ties in Islam.
I thought this might be useful for anyone dealing with a difficult family situation or wondering where the line is between setting healthy boundaries and cutting off relatives.
If you have a specific situation, you can also ask a qualified Mufti at AskMuftiOnline and explain your circumstances in detail.
May Allah make things easy for everyone dealing with difficult family relationships. Ameen.

Assalamu Alaikum everyone,

We recently received this question at AskMuftiOnline: whether someone may distance themselves from certain relatives for the sake of their mental peace, especially when the relationship is causing significant stress or harm.

We asked a qualified Mufti for guidance, and this was the answer.
The general principle is to maintain family ties while also protecting yourself from harmful situations. Maintaining some respectful distance can be different from completely cutting off family ties.

If you’re dealing with a personal family situation and aren’t sure what Islam says, you can ask a qualified Mufti at AskMuftiOnline and explain your circumstances in detail.

May Allah make things easy for everyone going through difficult family situations. Ameen. 🤲

Assalamu Alaikum everyone,
Struggling to stay consistent with Salah is something many Muslims experience. The important thing is not to give up—keep returning to Allah and keep making the effort.
We shared a few practical reminders and a dua that may help in the slides. 🤍
Ask • Learn • Practice
May Allah make us steadfast in Salah and accept our efforts. Ameen.

Assalamu Alaikum everyone,
Struggling to stay consistent with Salah is something many Muslims experience. The important thing is not to give up—keep returning to Allah and keep making the effort.
We shared a few practical reminders and a dua that may help in the slides. 🤍
If you have a specific question about Salah, missed prayers, or any other Islamic matter, you can submit it to AskMuftiOnline, where qualified Muftis review your question and provide authentic Islamic guidance.
Ask • Learn • Practice
May Allah make us steadfast in Salah and accept our efforts. Ameen.

Assalamu Alaikum everyone,
Struggling to stay consistent with Salah is something many Muslims experience. The important thing is not to give up—keep returning to Allah and keep making the effort.
We shared a few practical reminders and a dua that may help in the slides. 🤍
If you have a specific question about Salah, missed prayers, or any other Islamic matter, you can submit it to AskMuftiOnline, where qualified Muftis review your question and provide authentic Islamic guidance.
Ask • Learn • Practice
May Allah make us steadfast in Salah and accept our efforts. Ameen.

Assalamu Alaikum everyone,
Struggling to stay consistent with Salah is something many Muslims experience. The important thing is not to give up—keep returning to Allah and keep making the effort.
We shared a few practical reminders and a dua that may help in the slides. 🤍
If you have a specific question about Salah, missed prayers, or any other Islamic matter, you can submit it to AskMuftiOnline, where qualified Muftis review your question and provide authentic Islamic guidance.
Ask • Learn • Practice
May Allah make us steadfast in Salah and accept our efforts. Ameen.