Is a woman permitted to drive a car by herself to reach her work, which is 15 kilometers away, especially if the work is at night and requires dealing with both genders, given that her mahram's schedule conflicts with her night shift, and her mother offered to accompany her despite the difficulty?
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A woman is permitted to go to work without a for a distance that does not necessitate travel, such as within the city, provided the route is safe. However, if it necessitates travel, it is not permissible except with a mahram. If she does not feel safe, even within the city, she is not permitted to work there, and she must seek another job, for "whoever fears Allah, He will suffice him." Dealing with clients with a barrier in between is not prohibited ikhtilat (unlawful mingling).
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