Is a woman working outside the home a source of pride and benefit to society, or is it better for her to be a homemaker?

Question:
May Allah reward you. It seems that a considerable number of Muslim women, Honorable Shaykh, boast about being working women, as if one would describe herself as a teacher, a nurse, a doctor, or something else. On the other hand, there are also many Muslim women who are ashamed to say that they are homemakers, and they feel embarrassed to be among women who work outside the home, while they work inside the home. In fact, they are even ashamed of the description "homemaker." Is there a clarification on this matter?

Answer:
It is a source of pride for a woman to be a homemaker, yes, and to carry out the work of her home. This is a source of pride, not shame. The shame lies in going out, may Allah reward you, and leaving the work of the home. That is the shame. But her carrying out the work of her home is an honor, a source of pride, and a perfection for society. The wives of the Companions were the best women of this Ummah. They used to work in their homes, even Fatimah, the daughter of Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) (may Allah be pleased with her), used to carry out the work of the home. She would carry water, carrying the water skin on her back until the strap left a mark on her, and she was the daughter of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). So the women of the Companions, who were the best women of this Ummah, used to work in their homes and carry out the work of the home. This is a source of pride, yes.