At what age does talking with a male become prohibited, once that age is reached?
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A girl's conversation with a young man is not permissible after the age of desire (ishtihā’) except under legitimate Islamic guidelines, which are the presence of a need and the absence of temptation (fitna). Jurists have held that speaking with a non- young woman is not permissible without need, because it is a source of temptation.
The age of desire for a male refers to the age of adolescence, which is when he approaches puberty, and some have estimated it at fifteen years. As for a female, jurists have differed regarding the age of desire, and the most cautious opinion is that it is seven years old.
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