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Is it permissible to attend a work iftar, a family group outing, or a farewell dinner that involves mixing between men and women, with the intention of representing the Muslim woman in her dress and manners?

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Allah commanded men and women to lower their gaze, and prohibited seclusion and mixing that could lead to temptation. If a woman needs to travel, there is no harm in it, provided she is accompanied by her husband or a mahram. If the purpose of these trips is that a woman is only present with a mahram, then there is no objection to them if they are for a need, while adhering to lowering the gaze and avoiding causes of temptation. The same applies for recreation, but it should not take up a long time.

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