Does the inclination to do a certain job or go to a place where there are people known to commit sins prevent the acceptance of repentance? And is it permissible to refuse a job for fear of encountering someone known to commit sins, and consequently diminishing the husband's respect should such an encounter occur?
The fundamental principle regarding a woman's work is permissibility, unless there is a religious text that prohibits it, even though it is preferable for her to remain in her home. However, it is forbidden for her to work in a place where she intermingles with non- men, due to the strife that results from it, except in cases of necessity, provided that she avoids intermingling, private seclusion (), and uncovering her body. As for confronting a specific person, the permissibility of working depends on the security from strife for both him and her; if the strife is secure, then there is no objection, otherwise, it is not permissible.
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