Gender relations and the MSA
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Question
At our university, we hold weekly meetings within our Islamic Society on how to spread the word of Islam to students on campus and discuss how to organise and publicise events such as lectures and other social gatherings. Both brothers and sisters dress appropriately, most sisters wear a hijab. Usually we have about 5 brothers and 5 sisters at each meeting, although occasionally, due to study commitments, there may only be 1 sister and a few brothers (and vice-versa). Is it permissible to hold such meetings considering there will be communication between the brothers and sisters even though it is for dawah purposes? And if not, how do you suggest we run our Islamic Society as there needs to be some sort of co-ordination between the genders.Answer
In the name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful,
Please see the following links in answer to your question:
Audio: How to deal with free-mixing on campus and within MSAs
Mixed Gatherings: A detailed response regarding gender interaction
Can you speak to girls who are not related to you e.g. in college?
Implementing the Sunna with Wisdom: What is your advice for implementing the sunna in college?
A Guide to Muslim Women
My MSA is almost dead: How do I revive it? An answer by Sr. Hadia Mubarak, MSA National
Wassalam,
SunniPath Fiqh Team
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