What is the ruling on the work of a female dentist who is forced to uncover her forearms during work, and is it permissible for her to accept that, or should she leave the job?
It is not permissible for a Muslim woman to take up a job that requires her to expose what must be covered, such as her forearms, because the hijab is an obligation. And the religion is more precious than this transient world. Whoever gives up something for the sake of Allah, Allah will compensate him with something better. Allah Almighty says: "And whoever fears Allah - He will make for him a way out And will provide for him from where he does not expect." This is unless there is a genuine necessity that permits the forbidden. Furthermore, a Muslim's residence in non-Islamic countries may put him in a difficult situation.
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