Dating
Question :

In the West dating is very common. Is it acceptable to date a woman if such meetings are arranged under a contract of temporary marriage? For example, if the dower is my payment for dinner or watching a movie, and we confirm a set period for the marriage, is it permissible?

Answer :

Yes, it is permissible, as long as both parties understand this to be a temporary marriage contract.

Social Issue
Question :

One intends to go to a fitness center that is mixed. If one has absolutely no intention to look at the women, and if they do appear in view he immediately looks away or ignores them without looking with lust, is there an issue with him attending the fitness center in order to exercise?

Answer :

If visiting such places causes him to fall into committing sins, it is prohibited to be there. Otherwise, it is not prohibited to do so.

Bussiness Woman
Question :

I am a married Muslim woman; I have formed a business partnership with non-Muslim married men to do business in beauty products. Is this against the religion?

Answer :

It is permissible to buy, sell and trade in beauty products; also, it is permissible to have business partnership with men if it does not involve a prohibited act as a result of socializing with them.

Holding Hands in Public
Question :

Is it permissible for a man and his wife to hold hands when going out in public?

Answer :

Such acts are amongst the attitudes of non-Muslims societies. A believer is urged not to dissolve his personality in such ethics in such a way that he/she adopts their codes of behaviors. One should adopt a distinguished way of behavior that originates from the religious codes of ethics.