The danger of having a maid without a mahram

Question: I have a wife who works as a teacher, and she has children, which causes her fatigue along with the other household chores. She is asking me to find a maid, but I am still hesitant because most of them come without a mahram. If I bring a maid with a mahram, we will not be able to prevent her from being with her husband, and she might also get pregnant, in which case we would need someone to serve her. So, I refused and told her, “I will dismiss you from teaching, and I will never bring a maid,” knowing that she is an Islamic education teacher. I ask for your guidance in these matters, as this happens to many people besides me.

Answer: Dismissing her is better. Do not bring a maid, and there is no need for her to continue teaching. She should stay at home with her children. Stay away from evil and its people. Having a maid is a great danger for you and your family. So, dismiss her, and praise be to Allah. May Allah help you with the financial support. She will be at ease with her children at home, and you will have the needs of your home met. By doing this, you will benefit in both your religion and your worldly life. This is my advice to you and to those like you.