Q 1: Intermixing between men and women prevails disgracefully in our governmental organizations. The number of female officers exceeds the number of male ones in all my department's offices. Of course, most of the female officers adorn themselves indecently and we, i.e. males, unintentionally look at them. What is your advice regarding this matter? Should I continue working in the same place or I should look for another job?

A: In case the reality is exactly as you have mentioned and you can not change the Munkar (that which is unacceptable or disapproved of by Islamic law and Muslims of sound intellect), try with the officials to move you to another place where there is no intermixing between men and women. In case that is not possible, leave your current job and gain your livelihood through another job that does not involve Munkar even if it is a non-governmental one. Doing so will keep your Din (religion) and keep you away from sources of Fitnah (temptation). It is worthy mentioning that there are many ways of Mashru` (Islamically acceptable) gaining and Allah (Exalted be He) says: And whosoever fears Allâh and keeps his duty to Him, He will make a way for him to get out (from every difficulty). And He will provide him from (sources) he never could imagine. And whosoever puts his trust in Allâh, then He will suffice him. Verily, Allâh will accomplish his purpose. Indeed Allâh has set a measure for all things. (Part No. 15; Page No. 162) And: ...and whosoever fears Allâh and keeps his duty to Him, He will make his matter easy for him. May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.