What is the ruling on a man approaching and touching a woman over her clothes to the extent necessary to help her set up equipment for riding a zipline, when there is no female assistant available?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
It is not permissible for a man to touch a non- woman without necessity, even if there is a barrier. Play and amusement do not constitute a necessity that permits this. Therefore, one must repent from this act by regretting it, ceasing it, and resolving not to return to it.
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