Females Studying In Mixed Environments

No, it is absolutely not permissible for a girl to study in a mixed environment. She will be in perpetual sin because the Quraan explicitly commands a woman to remain within the confines of her home.

Allah Ta’ala states in the Quraan Majeed:

“Remain in your homes and do not make a display of yourselves as was the practice of the former period of ignorance.”

Also consider the following Hadith:

Hadrat Abdullah bin Mas’ood Radiallahu Anhu reports that Rasulullah Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam said, “A woman should be concealed (from strange men). When she leaves her home, Shaytaan looks at her. The time that she is closest to her Rabb is when she is within the confines of her home.”

From the above-mentioned Aayah and Hadith, we understand that women should not venture outdoors unnecessarily. When it comes to the expenses of women, Islam has made provisions under all circumstances. Prior to Nikaah, it is the responsibility of the father to take care of his daughter; and after Nikaah, it is the responsibility of the husband to take care of his wife. If the husband passes away or separation takes place, then too our Deen commands the close family members to fulfill the needs of such a woman.

From the above we understand that is impermissible for a woman to go out to study and work, as this will be a means of opening many doors of Fitnahs such as, intermingling of sexes, Zina, travelling without a Mahram and a host of other evils. Hence, we strongly advise that you should not go to such places.