What is the ruling on an observant, veiled woman acting in theater?
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The basic principle is that it is permissible for a religiously committed woman to work in a purposeful job, provided she adheres to Islamic regulations and her work does not involve anything forbidden, such as intermingling with non- men or other prohibited acts.
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