Is It Khalwa If I Video Call a Female Teacher?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Question

Is it khalwa if I video call a female teacher?

No, it‘s not. However, there should not be one-on-one extensive interaction, particularly beyond need, between a young male and a young female. There should be a third party, even in an office setting, and it is inadvisable to have a one-on-one class on an ongoing basis.

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. He studied under renowned scholars globally for ten years, beginning in Damascus and continuing in Amman, Jordan. Notable mentors include Shaykh Adib al-Kallas and Shaykh Hassan al-Hindi. After completing his studies, Shaykh Faraz returned to Canada in 2007 and established SeekersGuidance, dedicated to spreading reliable, relevant, and inspiring Islamic knowledge online and on the ground.