Is it permissible for a woman who wears the niqab to eat at the same table with her husband's brothers in the presence of her husband's mother, especially given that her husband is traveling?
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The basic rule is that it is permissible for a woman to eat with non- men, provided there is someone present to prevent unlawful seclusion () and that Islamic etiquette is observed, such as lowering the gaze, wearing complete , and not speaking in a soft or alluring manner, or doing anything that might incite temptation. However, in this specific case, it is advisable to refrain from eating with the husband's brothers to block the means (sadd al-dhari'a) to temptation.
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