QUESTION: If a woman knows that the men in her family may not fulfil their duties as her wali or provide for her if she becomes divorced or widowed, and she therefore learns monetisable skills as a halal safety net – such as through an online business or work-from-home career—is this an “insurance mentality” or a lack of tawakkul, or is it part of taking the means according to her circumstances?
QUESTION: If a woman knows that the men in her family may not fulfil their duties as her wali or provide for her if she becomes divorced or widowed, and she therefore learns monetisable skills as a halal safety net – such as through an online business or work-from-home career—is this an “insurance mentality” or a lack of tawakkul, or is it part of taking the means according to her circumstances?
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ANSWER:
No problem in this business providing it is halal and she adheres to Islamic guidelines.
This is totally fine and recommended in Islam as Allah loves the upper hand that gives more than the lower hand that takes.
QUESTION: If a woman knows that the men in her family may not fulfil their duties as her wali or provide for her if she becomes divorced or widowed, and she therefore learns monetisable skills as a halal safety net – such as through an online business or work-from-home career—is this an “insurance mentality” or a lack of tawakkul, or is it part of taking the means according to her circumstances?