What is the wisdom behind the word "your friend" appearing in the verse (Surat An-Nur: 61)? Is a friend considered to be in the same category as the maharim mentioned in it? Does the verse permit the gathering of male and female friends to eat?
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The mention of "al-Siddiq" (the close friend) in the verse alongside relatives is due to the love for maintaining ties with friends. The verse is not a definitive text on the issue of women eating with men. Rather, some interpreted it to mean a close friend eating from his friend's food without an explicit invitation.
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