The ruling on hiring a non-Muslim domestic worker
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Question:
Also, our sister Jawhara bint 'Abd al-'Aziz has a remaining question. She asks: What is the ruling on hiring a non-Muslim domestic worker? This has become a phenomenon in some societies, and she may be left alone with the children if the mother is employed. What is the danger this poses to the upbringing of the children?
Answer:
As I mentioned, there is danger in this, as she may teach them or accustom them to bad habits that are not among the habits of Islam. Therefore, only Muslim women should be employed in homes. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Your Eminence the Shaykh
Also, our sister Jawhara bint 'Abd al-'Aziz has a remaining question. She asks: What is the ruling on hiring a non-Muslim domestic worker? This has become a phenomenon in some societies, and she may be left alone with the children if the mother is employed. What is the danger this poses to the upbringing of the children?
Answer:
As I mentioned, there is danger in this, as she may teach them or accustom them to bad habits that are not among the habits of Islam. Therefore, only Muslim women should be employed in homes. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Your Eminence the Shaykh
Source
قناة «إذاعة القرآن الكريم»، نور على الدرب مع معالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان ح7494 — youtube.com (11:13)
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