What is the ruling on a wife working in a mixed-gender beauty center where she massages men for comfort and relaxation, without uncovering private parts, knowing that she is diligent in her prayers and that her marital relationship is characterized by understanding and love?
It is not permissible for a woman to work as a masseuse for non-mahram men, based on the Prophet's (peace be upon him) saying: "And the zina (adultery) of the hand is touch." Your wife must refrain from this work, for prayer prohibits indecency and evil.
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