Married woman working to support her fathers family
Question
Is it permissible for a married woman to work to support her family (father family)?
Answer
She may do so in the confines of the home, provided it does not affect the rights of the husband.
References (Arabic / Urdu sources)
وحقه عليها أن تطيعه في كل مباح يأمرها به وله منعها من الغزل ومن كل ما يتأذى من رائحته بل ومن الحناء والنقش إن تأذى برائحته (الدر المختار 3/208)
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- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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