Fearing for the mother staying alone during her `Iddah

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Q: My grandmother lives alone after her husband's death. Her children live in the same town but in a different area; she lives in Sultanah and they live in Al-Faysaliyyah in Khaybar. She has an immoral neighbor; we fear that he might seduce her while we are not with her and we feel ill at ease while she is staying there alone. We want to take her to live with us and give that house to its owner, as it is rented; not owned by her husband. Please advise whether I can take my grandmother to continue her `Iddah (woman's prescribed waiting period after widowhood) in my home or she has to continue it in hers. As previously mentioned, we fear that her neighbor might seduce her. May Allah safeguard you.

A: If the reality is as you mentioned, it is permissible to take your grandmother from the house where her husband has died to one of her children's houses, in order to protect her and prevent an expected harm. (Part No. 20; Page No. 466) May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.