Is it permissible to sit next to a woman on public transportation if she comes and sits next to me?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
If the transportation is such that you hold on [to avoid falling], then it is obligatory for you to leave your seat, even if it means standing, while attempting to go down [from the transportation] earlier to avoid crowds, the forbidden (), and doubtful matters ().
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