What is the ruling on sponsoring a Christian maid, and is it permissible to compel her to wear the hijab in Islamic countries?
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Whoever has a Christian maid must order her to wear the when going out or in the presence of foreign men inside the house. He must also get rid of her as soon as possible after fulfilling her rights and without violating the terms of the contract.
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