Malfuzat - Volume IX — Page 408
Malf uza t - English translation of Urdu Volume 9 408 2. Interacting with Unclothed People A friend from Africa asked the Promised Messiah as in writing that the natives there—men and women—live completely naked, and the trade of daily consumable items takes place with them, so is it sinful to inter- act with them? The Promised Messiah as said: You did not ask them to be naked. They do so themselves. Why is it a sin for you? They are just like some fakirs and the insane that roam around naked in our country. However, an effort should be made for them to develop the habit of clothing themselves. This question was also raised concerning such people: ‘There are also poor people in Africa who are available for inexpensive employment. Is it permitted to have them cooking food whereas they do not have an understanding of h al a l and h ar a m [lawful and unlawful]? The Promised Messiah as responded: Considering the conditions of that country, it is permissible for them to be employed, and they should be thoroughly briefed regarding your food, etc. 3. Marrying Such Women This question was also raised whether it is permissible to marry such women. The Promised Messiah as responded: In that country and in those areas, with the condition of neces- sity, marrying such women is permissible, but after marriage, an effort should be made to have them clothed and adopt Islamic practices.