What is the opinion regarding the statement that Islam's command for women to remain in the home deprives society of their work and leaves half of it idle?
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This argument comes from the fallacies of secularists seeking to divert women from their primary duty of caring for their home and children, even though caring for the home, raising offspring, and nurturing are the greatest functions of a woman. Islam has not forbidden women from working if they wish, provided that they do not neglect the trust of their home and children, and that they maintain modesty, virtue, and commitment, as a protection for them and a preservation for society. Allah has guaranteed her needs for shelter, clothing, and food, to spare her from the burden of employment.
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