Hazrat Zakwan (may Allah have mercy on him) narrates that Hazrat Amr bin Aas (may Allah be pleased with him) sent one of his servants to Hazrat Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) to request permission from him to meet Hazrat Asma bint Umais (may Allah be pleased with her). When permission was granted, he discussed his need. The servant then asked Hazrat Amr (may Allah be pleased with him) the reason for this, upon which Hazrat Amr bin Aas (may Allah be pleased with him) said that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) forbade us from meeting women without the permission of their husbands.