Is there a way to regulate the "Lounge" section in Islamic forums, which aims to bring joy, so that it does not become a gateway to fitna and intermingling, taking into consideration the participation of both genders and the potential use of humorous phrases and images?
The prevalent atmosphere in "relaxation forums" is leniency and lack of discipline, and if men and women participate in them, they become a gateway to fitna (strife/temptation). Therefore, the relaxation forum should be exclusively for men, and if necessary, a separate forum should be designated for women. If someone deceives and enters with a false identity, the sin is on him alone. There is no blame on you if you clearly announce the prohibition of women participating in men's forums and vice versa.
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