Which is better: to work as a doctor while adhering to the rules of mixing, or to quit work and devote oneself to worship at home, especially in a country that needs doctors?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
There is no objection to a woman working in a mixed environment with men out of necessity, provided she adheres to Islamic manners in her interactions with them, such as wearing the , avoiding (private seclusion), and refraining from shaking hands. Her speech with them should be limited to what is necessary, while she strives to find work in a female-only environment if possible.
Summary from Ftawy's records · added here
Reviewed by El Fatwa's sharia committee.
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