Buses are mostly very crowded. Is it better that I stay on my seat –if I can find one- or should I offer it to an elderly person? Bear in mind that standing up in a crowded bus may lead to unintentional touching of women.


Praise be to Allaah.

If the situation is as described, and standing up means that
you will be crowding with women or they may touch you, then stay in your
seat so as to protect yourself from the causes of fitnah and falling into
evil. 

And Allaah is the Source of strength. May Allaah send
blessings and peace upon our Prophet Muhammad and his family and companions.
End quote. 

Standing Committee for Academic Research and Issuing Fatwas