assalamu aleikum, is it permissible for a woman to take off her hijab for work?
Taking the hijab off is not permitted unless it is absolutely necessary, for example if it is a matter of life and death. If there is any way a woman can survive without that work then it is not permitted for her to take the hijab off; she must avoid the work even if this means her income is greatly reduced.
However, if a woman has no income and no one else to support her, she is permitted to take the hijab off if her work requires it and if she cannot find any other work.
Sources:
- Fatwa 1 by Dr. Khalid b. al-Munim al-Rifai (Arabic PDF)
- Fatwa 2 by Dr. Khalid al-Mushayqih (Arabic PDF)
- Fatwa 3 by IslamWeb (Arabic PDF)
And God knows best.
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