Is it permissible for a divorced woman to surrender herself to her employer secretly in exchange for protection and sustenance? And would she become his ملك يمين (right-hand possession), especially if she is an illegitimate daughter, has no one, and fears illness and insanity?
The only way for a free man and woman to enjoy each other is through a lawful marriage. Milk al-yamin (right-hand possession) applies only to slave women, and a free person cannot be owned or sold. The issue of lineage is critical and cannot be denied except through li'an (oath of condemnation). Therefore, one must avoid obsessive thoughts, adhere to chastity, and earn a living through legitimate means.
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