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What is the legal ruling for opening a private pharmacy in Iraq now, given that the previous law requiring three years of experience has been suspended, and there are those who open pharmacies who are not pharmacists? And is it obligatory to adhere to the previous law despite this change?

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It is permissible for the ولي الأمر (ruler/guardian) to enact laws that regulate businesses and serve the public interest, as this falls under his right to restrict the permissible (مباح). Accordingly, the opening of a pharmacy by a qualified female pharmacy graduate for this work is permissible under Islamic law, unless it is prohibited by an authority or a condition.

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