What is the ruling on a woman studying medicine and working with men and interacting with them, even if her intention is to help patients, given the existence of women-only clinics that she does not prefer?
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There is no objection to a woman studying medicine and working in it, provided she adheres to the guidelines, due to its role in fulfilling a need of the Muslim community, especially in specialties related to women and childbirth. This is to avoid men uncovering the private parts of women. With good intentions, she will receive a great reward.
She must adhere to the Sharia dress code, not speak softly and alluringly, avoid seclusion [with men] and ostentatious display of her adornments, and work in an environment where she is not intermingling with men, as much as possible.
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