Women are permitted to work in Islam. Not only are they allowed to work, but perhaps it is even necessary for them as long as it does not interfere with a woman’s most fundamental, important job, that is, parenting children and protecting her family. Every country needs women in various fields of the workforce. However, this work should not conflict with a woman’s dignity and spiritual and human values. Women should not be degraded in the workplace, nor should they be forced to be meek and submissive.
Imam Khamenei
Dec. 16, 1992
