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Are the claims made by young boys in my mosque that Allah created women to only be mothers and that working will only make them miserable in accordance with Islamic teachings?
Zaid Alsalami

Bismihi ta'ala

Unfortunately, this is indeed a very misogynistic and degrading way to look at women. Women, like men, should be ambitious and pursue goals in life, but of course never at the cost of motherhood, which is a great an noble status. 

Should a wife/mother be able to combine both, very good, but of course it needs a pious and patient husband as well. If she is not able to continue her studies, or work, for whatever reason, then she should not be looked down upon, nor is her status any lower in society. 

This is a very long topic, but we have to understand that in today's society, women working in many cases is for more income, to cover costs of living, and in Islam, this is the duty of the husband, to provide for the family. 

What these young boys must focus on is how they can become better believers, meeting the strict requirements of being a committed husband and good father in the future.

With prayers for your success.
Will women have to observe Hijab in paradise as well? If so, why is that if paradise is not a place of duty but a reward?
Zaid Alsalami

Bismihi ta'ala

Heaven is a place of reward and bliss. There is no taklif in Heaven. There are no ahkam, or rulings or laws. Women or men do not need to observe mandatory laws that are only legislated for us here in this dunya. 

We just need to make sure we perform our duties in the best way possible, so that we are fortunate and blessed to end up in the everlasting abode of Heaven, in shaa Allah.

And Allah knows best.
Do women need to cover heads in a party or wedding where only women are present?
Zaid Alsalami

Bismihi ta'ala

If it is a women only event, and there are no men or baligh males, then you do not need to observe hijab. Of course, in this age, you must make sure if someone is recording, you trust they will not share it in public. 

And Allah knows best.
Can I attend a gathering at someone's house where women will not be observing Hijab and there will be no separation?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

You should avoid such gatherings in which sinful acts are done.

Wassalam.