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How do we reconcile the story of Moses (peace be upon him) with the two daughters of Shu'ayb and what is stated in Islamic law regarding the prohibition of intermingling and the obligation to lower one's gaze, especially considering the actions of Moses and the two girls, which might suggest a kind of intermingling and mutual boldness?

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Reflecting on the story of Moses and the two women at the well of Midian reveals that Moses' observation of their presence was natural. Their excuse for not working, due to their father's weakness and their modesty in avoiding interaction with men, indicates that their going out to work was out of necessity. Furthermore, one of the women's request for Moses to work was made with politeness and modesty, and Moses had the right to reward them for watering their flock. The story also shows the permissibility of a foreign woman speaking to a man out of necessity, provided it is done with chastity and modesty.

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