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Does the presence of a man with a woman and her daughter in an enclosed space, such as a house, constitute a state of seclusion (khalwa), and what is the ruling of Islamic law on this if the presence is for fulfilling a need?

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A man being alone with two trustworthy, religious women who adhere to the শরীয়াহ (Islamic law) guidelines for dress and speech is not considered unlawful seclusion (খুলওয়াত) – provided that there is no fear of temptation – according to what many scholars have preferred. However, it is better to avoid such situations, and it should not be repeated.

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