Answered by Molana Muhammad Adnan
Question:
Hazrat is it permissible for a husband and wife to go outside for a walk for exercise and recreation providing she is covered of course.
Answer:
Allah Ta‘ālā has directed women in the Quran:
“And remain in your homes” (Ahzaab: 33)
The verse highlights that women should primarily remain in their homes. This is in keeping with shame and modesty. If a woman has a need to leave the home, she may do so observing the laws of Hijaab which is:
• She should be completely covered in a manner that her form and shape of her body are concealed.
• The recreational spot should not be accommodated by any un-Islamic activities, like iIntermingling of genders, music, alcohol etc
• Ideally, the husband or a Mahram should accompany her if it is lesser than 78 km. If it is more, the Mahram has to accompany her.
(Al-Mahmood)
Written by Molana Muhammad Adnan
Checked and approved by Mufti Mohammed Tosir Miah
Darul Ifta Birmingham