Is it obligatory for a woman to stop working in a mixed-gender school—there being no other option—in order to help her parents, especially if the suitor dislikes her work?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
There is no objection to the wife stipulating to the suitor that he permit her to work, and he must fulfill this condition. The wife should balance work with managing the household, and it is for the husband to assist her in this. It is not permissible to work in a place where there is prohibited intermingling, except out of necessity or a need close to it. The wife's maintenance is obligatory upon her husband, and she is not obliged to work to support herself.
Summary from Ftawy's records · added here
Reviewed by El Fatwa's sharia committee.
Read the full answer on Ftawyhttps://ftawy.com/en/questions/169332
Where this answer came from
- Source platform
- Ftawy
- Original fatwa ID
- 169332
- Added here
- . This is when the answer was added to El Fatwa, not the fatwa's date.
- Text
- Summary from Ftawy's records, reviewed by El Fatwa's sharia committee.
- Read the full ruling
- Read the full answer on Ftawy