Husband and wife working

· 20 Jumada I 1436 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Is it a good idea that the husband and wife work together at the same workplace for the same company?

Answer

Refer to http://muftionline.co.za/node/3414

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

Answered by
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & approved by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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