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Is it permissible for a woman to work in co-educational settings, especially if she adheres to the Sharia-compliant hijab and avoids mixing as much as possible? Is it also permissible for her daughter to study and work in law, knowing that co-mingling also exists in Islamic colleges? Which is better for her daughter: university education or law?

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Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 20261 min readAlso available in العربية
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It is not permissible to study or teach in mixed-gender environments where impermissible mixing occurs, except in cases of necessity and the unavailability of a safe alternative, provided that the woman adheres to the prescribed Islamic guidelines. As for working in the legal profession, it is permissible if it is for the purpose of establishing truth, refuting falsehood, restoring rights, and supporting the oppressed; otherwise, it is not permissible.

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