What is the ruling on a woman studying diligently and striving for excellence in her university studies to please her parents, even if she does not intend to work? What is the ruling on her attending lectures at a mixed-gender university, and what is incumbent upon her when attending? Is the distraction and lack of focus she experiences evidence of envy (hasad)? What is the ruling on her learning both English and Hebrew with the aim of educating herself and teaching her children in the future? Are there any recommended books for raising children?

Seeking knowledge is of different types: some is an individual obligation (fard ayn), some is a communal obligation (fard kifayah), and some is recommended (mandub). Learning the Arabic language falls under communal obligations (fard kifayah). A student of knowledge, whether male or female, should strive diligently to acquire it.

The general principle for a woman is to remain in her home, as this is best for her, unless her going out results in a greater benefit. Since learning the Arabic language is not a personal obligation for you, and it can be acquired while you are in your home, staying at home is preferable. If you wish to study at the university, then Islamic legal guidelines must be observed, such as avoiding intermingling (ikhtilat) and limiting attendance to exams only if there is no non-mixed university available.

Yawning and lack of concentration do not necessarily indicate envy (hasad (definition)) or the evil eye (ayn). There is no harm in studying foreign languages if there are beneficial objectives behind it.