Question
Reference number: 714115 | Miscellaneous | May 20, 2020
What is the ruling if a woman communicates with a man via social media talking about everyday topics? I am younger than fifteen years old, and I communicate with a young man.
Answer
Praise Be to Allah and Peace Be Upon His Messenger.
As you say, you are younger than 15, what do you think that kind of friendship will be useful for? I think, it is better for you to pay attention to your study and religious matters. It is good if you do things that make your parents proud of you. It is great if you do things that make you a good example in front of your mates.
I would like to stress that such young men who communicate via social media want to waste time. They are not serious at all; they are playing up. He may pretend that he loves you while he tries to deceive you. Satan will gradually make you fall into haram. Now, you are communicating by sending messages. Then, you will talk via phones or by opening the camera. Later, you may meet him. If you reach to the last stage, you may do things that are haram, and thus, you will regret doing things that are really awful.
I advise you to avoid these talks, concentrate on your study, and memorize the Holy Qur’an. Insha’Allah you will be distinguished in the future.