Women attending universities

Submitted by admin on Tue, 2015-06-02 15:41

Q: The argument put forward for Muslim women attending western universities, particularly to study medicine, pharmacy etc. is as follows:

1. Female medical issues can only be dealt with by other females. If Muslim women are not present in these fields, then Muslim female patients will have to interact with men.

2. If a Muslim is steadfast in Deen/modesty, then there shouldn't be a problem of women and men obtaining secular education. What is the Shar'i response and evidences to such fallacious arguments, if indeed they are fallacious?

A: Kindly refer to attached article.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)

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Women's Issues›Going to universities and colleges

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