His final question asks: What is the permissible field of work in which a Muslim woman can work without contradicting the teachings of her religion?
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The questioner : His final question asks: What is the permissible field of work in which a Muslim woman can work without contradicting the teachings of her religion?
The Shaykh : The practical field for a woman is to work in matters that pertain to women, such as teaching girls, whether that is administrative or technical work, and to work in her home sewing women’s clothes and the like. As for working in fields that pertain to men, it is not permissible for her to work there, because it necessitates free mixing of men and women, which is a great trial, and one must be cautious of it. It must be known that it is established from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) that he said:Mishkat al-Masabih 3085 And the Children of Israel were tried by women, so a man should keep his family away from the places of trial and its causes in all circumstances.
The questioner : May Allah reward you with the best reward.
The Shaykh : The practical field for a woman is to work in matters that pertain to women, such as teaching girls, whether that is administrative or technical work, and to work in her home sewing women’s clothes and the like. As for working in fields that pertain to men, it is not permissible for her to work there, because it necessitates free mixing of men and women, which is a great trial, and one must be cautious of it. It must be known that it is established from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) that he said:
I have not left behind me a trial more injurious to men than women.
ما تركت بعدي فتنةٌ أضر على الرجال من النساءThe questioner : May Allah reward you with the best reward.