Going out of home for education

Q 3: Is it permissible for Muslim women to join and study at coeducational schools and universities, bearing in mind that coeducation is the only available education in the West and that Muslim women are committed to wearing Islamic garments enduring disbelievers harassment?

A: Coeducation is Haram (prohibited) and is a grave abomination. One of the clear indications of its being prohibited is that it is responsible for the spread of sexual temptation and immorality, committing forbidden acts and the evil and corruption (Part No. 12; Page No. 182) that it causes. Added to its being in a non-Muslim country, it is more strictly prohibited and banned. In fact, studying at schools and universities is not a necessity that has the effect of making unlawful things lawful. Thus, women should seek learning through lawful ways away from temptation. They are also encouraged to consult tapes issued by Sunni scholars. Moreover, they are advised to listen to the program Nur `Ala Al-Darb aired by the Noble Qur'an radio station in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.