Is it permissible for a woman to work as a notary public—whose duties include writing marriage contracts, sales agreements, and purchase agreements, attesting to oaths in the mosque, and interrogating disputants—while she is not wearing a hijab?

A woman's work as a contract writer and notary is permissible in matters that are financial or tend towards financial, such as contracts of sale and purchase. The majority of scholars prohibit women's testimony in marriage, divorce, and similar matters, while the Hanafis permit it in all matters except for Hudud (prescribed punishments) and Qisas (retaliation). The testimony of a single woman does not establish a ruling; rather, multiple testimonies are required. She is not permitted to work as a notary for marriage contracts and the like, except according to the Hanafi school of thought. All of this is conditional upon the woman adhering to the hijab (definition) and the Islamic legal guidelines for her work.