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Is it permissible for a woman to work as a teacher for children in the primary stage? What is the ruling on using makeup and perfume in front of students? And what about the salary if the work is not permissible?

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The ruling regarding women teaching adult and non-adult males has been previously clarified. It is permissible for a woman to display her adornment before a child who has not yet become aware of women's private parts, meaning one who does not understand the affairs of women and their 'awrah. However, it is not permissible before an adolescent child or one close to adolescence who does understand these matters. With the development of technology, children have come to understand many things. Therefore, it is preferable for a woman to avoid displaying adornment before any discerning child. If a woman violates Islamic law in her work, she incurs sin, but her salary is lawful if she performs her work as required.

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