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Can a Muslim wife work after marriage?

A Muslim woman may work in permissible employment, subject to Islamic guidelines and the rights and responsibilities of marriage.

What Islam teaches

Islamic rulings regarding employment involve issues such as lawful work, modesty, safety, family responsibilities and marital agreements.

What you can consider

Discuss employment before Nikah rather than assuming that either spouse will automatically change their position after marriage.

Qur'an 4:32; Qur'an 28:23-26; Sahih al-Bukhari.

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