Let's discuss a hypothetical situation: A husband marries one wife and they have three kids. She is incapable or does not wish to have any more children and the kids are old enough to go to school so she would like to work outside of the home. Islamically, it is permissible for her to do so if her husband allows it. However if he allows it, she is incapable of fulfilling his desires due to the increased workload outside the home and dealing with the children. Based on the Option you choose, please comment on the questions or problems associated to it and how it can be addressed honourably and fairly, insha-Allah. Halal Option 1: How else can her desires of working be addressed without compromising her husband's needs? Halal Option 2: However, fasting on a regular basis will weaken him over the long term which would effect his work, especially considering the type of work he performs requires him to be at full strength for which fasting may affect his ability to work properly and maintain steady financial support for his home, wife, and children. Halal Option 3: The first wife is capable of working and helps to support her children so the husband is not overburdening her by require less from her in fulfilling his desires due to the support of the second wife and the second wife and children not burdening him with more financial support. Eventually they share the responsibilities of maintaining the home and children. Halal Option 4: Supports his children while his ex-wife works as a single mother. However, in this scenario, she looses the emotional gratification she acquired on a consistent basis, but can simply get that from her other family members or friends on an inconsistent basis. And the children lose their regular interaction with their father. Any other options you can think of?

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