Is it permissible for the wife of the grandfather, who is not the paternal grandmother of the questioner, to speak with him during her waiting period ('iddah)?
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Your grandfather's wife is your . You are permitted to enter upon her and speak with her. As for non-mahrams, they are not permitted to be in seclusion with her, as stated in Al-Fatawa al-Hindiyya: "She conceals herself from all heirs who are not mahram to her." And as Sheikh Ibn Baz said: "She may speak with whomever she wishes, a conversation free from suspicion. She may shake hands with women, as well as her mahrams. As for non-mahrams, no."
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