What are the regulations concerning a woman working as a secretary? Is it permissible for her to work late hours at night? Is it permissible for her manager to drive her home daily, with only the two of them in the car? Is it permissible for them to close the office door while reviewing work? Is it permissible for her to remain with him at work after other employees have left? Is it permissible for her to disclose all her secrets to him?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
If a woman's work as a secretary involves being alone with a non- man (), or working late hours at night, or becoming privy to her employer's secrets; then it is an unregulated job and a path to indecencies.
She must leave it to avoid temptation and to block the means [to sin].
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