Is it permissible for a woman whose husband has died to go out for the sake of studying?
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The questioner : May Allah forgive you, O honorable Shaykh, is it permissible for a woman in her waiting period to continue her studies?
The Shaykh : Yes, the woman in her waiting period must remain in her home, but she may go out during the day for a pressing need. Continuing her studies is a pressing need, especially if it is exam time, as she needs to attend the lessons. There is no blame on her for going out, but she should go out in unattractive clothes, such as a suit, and naturally, she should not wear jewelry, apply kohl, or use perfume. Yes, not from the left. Ah.
The questioner : ... .
The Shaykh : No, this oath is void. This is a matter of making up missed acts of worship. We have made Allah our sufficient helper, and He is the best Disposer of affairs. Now, give it to him.
The Shaykh : Yes, the woman in her waiting period must remain in her home, but she may go out during the day for a pressing need. Continuing her studies is a pressing need, especially if it is exam time, as she needs to attend the lessons. There is no blame on her for going out, but she should go out in unattractive clothes, such as a suit, and naturally, she should not wear jewelry, apply kohl, or use perfume. Yes, not from the left. Ah.
The questioner : ... .
The Shaykh : No, this oath is void. This is a matter of making up missed acts of worship. We have made Allah our sufficient helper, and He is the best Disposer of affairs. Now, give it to him.