Q: Is it permissible to speak to the woman when proposing?
A:When proposing to a lady, one is permitted to speak to the lady within reason whilst maintaining shame, modesty and dignity and ensuring that one is not in total seclusion with the girl.
Mufti Shafiq Jakhura
Iftaa Department, Darul Ihsan Islamic Services Centre
I concur with the answer:
Mufti Zubair Bayat
Ameer, Darul Ihsan Islamic Services Centre