Is it permissible for a widow, observing her 'iddah after the death of her husband, to see a suitor who has proposed to her daughter from behind a screen, or must she wait until her 'iddah ends, knowing that the approval of the daughter and her relatives depends on the mother's approval?

A woman observing her 'iddah (waiting period) after her husband's death is like any other woman, except for specific rulings that apply to her (such as refraining from perfumes and adornment, and the prohibition of spending the night outside her home). She is permitted to see men, as long as there is no fear of temptation. Therefore, she may see the young man who wishes to marry her daughter, whether from behind a screen or directly, provided she is fully veiled.