Is a husband entitled to prevent his wife from pursuing her education, especially if her specialization is unique and she has agreed to study remotely, bearing in mind that she stipulated this before marriage and he agreed? And is the woman sinful if she seeks divorce due to her inability to fulfill what Allah has asked of her because her husband prevents her from studying? And will she be held accountable for her feelings of injustice and dissatisfaction?
The default ruling regarding a woman's work and study is permissibility, provided she adheres to the -compliant guidelines. However, it is preferable for a woman to remain in her home. If a husband prevents his wife from working or studying, it becomes impermissible for her to do so, unless she stipulated it in the marriage contract, and adheres to the Sharia-compliant guidelines. It is not permissible for a woman to seek divorce without a valid reason. However, if the husband harms her or she dislikes him to the extent that she cannot tolerate living with him, then it is permissible for her to seek divorce. The questioner is advised to obey her husband and refrain from working or studying in mixed environments. The husband is advised not to be overly strict if the wife can continue her studies or work while adhering to Sharia-compliant guidelines, especially if she stipulated this in the marriage contract.
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