What is the ruling on a wife working due to her husband's low income and inability to return to his home country?
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What is suitable for a woman is to remain in her home. If she needs to work, she should engage in what suits her nature and circumstances, while adhering to Islamic law and avoiding places where men gather. If she is compelled to work in an environment with mixing [of genders], it is permissible for her, provided she adheres to the Islamic legal guidelines.
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