Is it permissible to speak with female students and ask them for notes for the purpose of studying, knowing that there are no others from whom to request what is beneficial for studying?
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It is permissible to speak with a woman out of necessity, provided that there is no softness in speech, and both parties adhere to the Islamic manners of lowering the gaze and wearing the , and there is no private seclusion (), and there is security from temptation (fitna). It is preferable to avoid speaking with women if the desired objective can be achieved through others.
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