Is it permissible to marry a woman who works outside the home?

The questioner : There is a man, meaning a suitor, who proposed to her, and they sent him away because she wants to work. Does he prevent her from working, or what does he do?

The Shaykh : Do you mean he proposed to her, or did he contract the marriage with her?

The questioner : No, he proposed to her.

The Shaykh : If he only proposed to her, he has no authority over her, but it is not permissible for him to marry her except on the condition that she does not work outside the home.

The questioner : What if her family, for example, insists on her working?

The Shaykh : Do not marry her, I tell you.

The questioner : I will not marry her.

The Shaykh : As long as you have not contracted the marriage with her, it is not permissible for you to propose to her and contract the marriage with her except on the condition that she does not work outside the home. And peace be upon you.

The questioner : And upon you be peace, and may Allah reward you with good.