General misconceptions of people
Many Muslims lack proper knowledge of Islam, therefore they make assumptions based on what little knowledge they do possess. Muslim women are completely permitted under Shari’ah to work or hold a job, so is no problem in doing so. But much as Islam has permitted many things with restrictions, it has also permitted women to work, but with requirements that women must adhere to. Some of the prerequisites include that women must obtain their husbands’ consent before working, and that wives must comply with their husbands’ wishes if they so choose.
Additionally, even if the wives are permitted to work, there are some responsibilities that fall to the women. Women should, for instance, taken responsibility for their bodies and the faith that their husbands have placed in them. The nature of the employment should also be carefully considered by women in order to determine if it is in line with Islamic teachings or goes against them.
Paraphrase of Surah Al-Ahzaab, Some individuals view Surah Al-Ahzaab’s verse 33 as Allah ordering Muslim women to keep themselves at home and forbidding them from working. The ladies of the Prophet Mohammad (P.B.U.H.) have been specifically requested by Allah in this Quranic verse to remain residence if they do not need to leave the house for any reason, which is not the precise situation. However, since Hazrat Khadija (R.A.) was the first successful businesswoman in Islamic history, Allah does not strictly enforce this command.
The fact that Khadijah, the Prophet’s first and most cherished wife, was a well-to-do, prosperous, independent businesswoman in Makkah is an undeniable aspect of the Sunnah.
Viewpoint of Academics on Women in the Workplace
Muslims, however, do not forbid women from working outside the home. In truth, there are some occupations that call for women. Educating women, such as female gynecologist, nurses, etc. As long as she follows the Islamic precepts, there’s nothing wrong with that.
Women should oversee both the home and the workplace
There is no Islamic rationale for a Muslim woman to not work if she is sufficiently educated in both religious and secular topics, as her religion mandates, as well as is handling the family’s affairs just fine (if there are children, they are cared for by their grandparents, dependable babysitters, or school). Again, though, it’s not simply her decision; she and her husband must both agree on it. That detail is crucial. It resembles a Muslim man choosing to resign from his position. Not simply he made the choice. The desires of his wife must be considered.
Evidence from the Quran on this topic
A woman is allowed to work and pursue a career in Islam. In verse 23 of Surah 28 (Al-Qasas), Allah mentions:
And as he got to the water of Madyan, he saw a lot of people watering their animals and two ladies standing apart from them holding their animals back. What’s wrong with you, he asked? “We cannot drink (our animals) as long as the sheepherders carried (their livestock) back after watering them,” they said, “and our father is a very old man.” [28:23]
The verse above refers to the incident in which Hazrat Musa (A.S) approached a well and observed two ladies who were providing water for their animals. Later, one women among them performed a Nikah knot married Hazrat Musa (R.A).
Two women were allowed to work outside the home, as stated in this passage, even though they were the Prophet Shuaib (A.S.)’s daughters and Mosa was a Prophet of Allah. They were shepherds.
Consequently, it can be claimed that it is acceptable in Islam that a woman to have a job and pursue a career.
Communicating with the relevant persons
Find the appropriate setting, moment, cadence, content, and—most crucially—the appropriate individuals. Speaking with people who won’t or shouldn’t have a voice in your decisions doesn’t help you in any way. Your parents and possibly your future husband come first; everything else will follow.
It can be challenging and time-consuming to convince someone of something through words or to change their mindset.
You will encounter challenges as a career-driven woman in selecting whatever profession you wanted the most, in choosing a place that accepts your propensity to work, and in other minor ways, but you can overcome them all. Consider an illustration of the Madinah women. The best thing you can do is to communicate to yourself first, then with your parents and future husband.
FAQ’S
What do you think a Muslim woman means? A women with full body dress, veiled, brave, passionate, and looking after their homes as well as profession. Though it may sound cliché, it is undeniably true that we are responsible for forming our generation as well as standing along with their dreams to be fulfill with the permission of our religion.
Could a Muslim woman be career-oriented? Islam encompasses both the Sunnah and the Quran. The fact that Khadijah, the Prophet’s first and most cherished wife, was a well-to-do, prosperous, independent businesswoman in Makkah is also an undeniable aspect of the Sunnah. She was in fact Muhammad (saw)’s (saw) administrator, and that’s how they initially met. She carried on with her business shortly after they got married, and after Muhammad was appointed a Messenger of Allah, she used her income to support Islam. Let’s keep that in mind and move on confidently.
