What is the ruling of the Sharia on women working in the legal profession?
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It is not permissible for a woman to work in a place where she intermingles with men, due to the Shariah prohibitions and corruptions inherent in such a situation. She can, however, work in fields suitable for her, such as teaching and treating women.
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