Hiring non-Muslims

Q 1: My question is regarding governesses who come from abroad to gain their livelihood and work for rich families. Is it permissible for a father to have sexual intercourse with the governess of his child as a person may do with his slave girl?

A: The governesses which are mentioned in the question are not Shar`y (Islamic legal) slaves for the fathers of such children. Accordingly, it is Haram (prohibited) for fathers to have sexual intercourse with them for doing so is considered Zina (adultery). (Part No. 14; Page No. 386) Allah (Exalted be He) says: And those who guard their chastity (i.e. private parts, from illegal sexual acts) Except from their wives or (the slaves) that their right hands possess, - for then, they are free from blame; But whoever seeks beyond that, then those are the transgressors; May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.