The Principles of Islam - PDF - Islam 114 Dawah Group

eing irresponsible about theconsequences of his actions. Such familywould definitely lack the sense of security,and happiness. In order to eliminate thiscomlptn;ss, the family must have a head torun iis affairs. It is only man who can beresponsible for looking after the family andprotecting - it.The second measure, having chargedman with the duty of handling the externalaffain of the family, the Shari'aft commandswoman to stay home, not to go outunnecessarily. Woman, accordingly, isrelieved of the exterior duties to enable herto fulfill the internal duties peacefully sothat the home order may not be disturbed byher outing.This of course, does not mean that itis not permissible for woman to go out. Shemay do so whenever there is a need for it.Thus to keep home as the naturalenvironment of her duties utilizing herenergy and intelligence in raising her65