Is It Permissible for Divorced Parents to Communicate over Text?
Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad
Question
When it comes to ex-wife and ex-husband communicating about their child, should they take precautions and have a group chat with another person in there so they don’t commit haram of gender interaction? Or is it not necessary? What if they already communicated in a haram way and one party is remarried?
Answer
Thank you for your question. There is no need for divorced parents to include another person in their chats. Similarly, they can speak on the phone when necessary as it is not considered seclusion (khalwa). They should maintain noble character patience, and be courteous with another, and not behave in such a way that may cause problems.
The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “Nothing is placed on the Scale that is heavier than good character. Indeed the person with good character will have attained the rank of the person of fasting and prayer.” [Tirmidhi]
Please see more details here:
- What Is the Meaning of Khalwa (Seclusion) with the Opposite Gender?
- Interaction with the Ex-Wife
- A Reader On Gender Interaction
Please see some excellent details on this website:
May Allah give you the best of this world and the next.
[Ustadha] Shazia Ahmad
Checked and Approved by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick
Ustadha Shazia Ahmad lived in Damascus, Syria, for two years, where she studied aqidah, fiqh, tajweed, tafsir, and Arabic. She then attended the University of Texas at Austin and completed her Master’s in Arabic. Afterward, she moved to Amman, Jordan, where she studied fiqh, Arabic, and other sciences. She later moved back to Mississauga, Canada, where she lives with her family.
