Q: A Moulana says that it would be permissible for a woman to attend a females only university. Is what the Moulana saheb said correct?
A: Islam commands women to remain within the confines of their homes and not leave their homes without a valid excuse. In this lies true respect and honour for them as well as it is a means for them safeguarding their chastity and deen.
The culture of women leaving their homes to attend university is a culture that is totally alien to Islam, as we find that many laws of Shariah are violated in this environment.
Even though the university may be a "females-only university", there are many other pertinent aspects for one to consider and keep in mind when viewing the issue. Consider the following:
1. The lecturers teaching in the university will be non-Muslim lecturers and some of them will even be males. Hence, the Muslim girl will be forced to look at them and interact with them. In doing so, the laws of hijaab will be violated.
2. When studying under non-Muslim lecturers in the university, there is a great risk of the girl being affected and influenced by the wrong beliefs, corrupt mindset and the kuffaar culture of her non-Muslim lecturers.
3. Many of the theories and ideologies taught in the university diametrically oppose and contradict the laws of Shariah and the value system of Islam.
4. Many a time, salaah is made qadha or not performed in the correct manner due to one attending the lectures, writing the exams, etc.
5. The dressing and attire of the university students will not conform to the Islamic standard of hayaa and shame. Being present among people who are dressed shamelessly is not permissible in Shariah.
6. Often, due to peer pressure, the girl also begins to dress and conduct like her peers, thereby compromising in her deeni values.
7. It is widely witnessed that the mindset and conduct of most university graduates is negatively affected by the anti-Islamic environment and the wrong association they are exposed to in the university. As a result of this, they become free-minded and totally unconcerned about their deeni obligations which they owe to Allah Ta'ala.
These are only a few of the many problems witnessed in the university environment.
In view of the above, it is not permissible for one to enroll his daughter in a university, as one will be risking the imaan and deen of his daughter.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
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