Video call for marriage purpose
Salam alaikum. Sheikh I got introduced to a girl via a matrimonial site. She lives in Saudi Arabia. I only communicated with her via message and alhamdulillah I think we have basic compatibility. But before I make the final proposal I would like to meet her in person. But going to saudi arabia is not easy and expensive. My question is – Is it permissible for me to I can communicate with her via internet with video like via skype so that I can see her (with hijab of course) and talk to her? If yes could you please also give me a guideline that I should follow while communicating to her in the video call?
In any case I also would like to meet her person. Could you please let me know the guideline that I need to follow then?
JazakAllah khair
Answer
WaʿAlaykumus Salām Wa Raḥmatullāhi Wa Barakātuh
Kindly refer to the following articles:
https://islamqa.org/hanafi/mahmoodiyah/53770/interviewing-a-prospective-bride/
https://islamqa.org/hanafi/daruliftaa/8289/list-of-questions-that-can-be-asked-of-a-potential-spouse/
Bear in mind that when communicating with this girl, it should not be done in a private setting, the communication should be constructive and backed by a meaningful purpose whilst futile talk should be avoided.