Does a woman's fear of asking people, her desire to accumulate money to avoid need, and her fear of her elderly parents' inability to provide for her; constitute a need that obligates employment?
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If the job is permissible and does not violate the Shari'a or expose the woman to temptation, then her working in it is permissible and may be recommended if it benefits Muslims.
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