Treating the West: Ruling on Women Participating in Ceremonial Welcoming Events

Practical Laws of Islam as per the teachings of Imam Khamenei

Treating the West: Ruling on Women Participating in Ceremonial Welcoming Events

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Question #1369:

Is it permissible for women to be among those who say welcome and offer flowers in the ceremonies held by administrations and the like justifying it as demonstrating freedom and respect for women in Islamic societies?

Answer #1369:

It does not make sense to invite women to participate in ceremonies to welcome foreigners. If it leads to vile consequence and promotion of un-islamic culture, it is impermissible.

-Imam Khamenei, Practical Laws of Islam, Importance and Conditions of Treating the West