What is the ruling on removing the niqab to work in the legal profession with men when compelled to do so?
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It has been previously mentioned that covering the face and hands in front of foreign men is a religious obligation according to the consensus of the jurists of the four madhhabs under current circumstances. Any work that necessitates uncovering the face or leads to mixing with non-mahrams is impermissible. The legal profession involves mixing and attending sessions, which is not compatible with a Muslim woman. Therefore, it is not permissible for a woman to work as a lawyer.
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