<span style="font-size: 14px">Islam explains the fact that men are women are all slaves of Allah SWT and both of them are the progeny and children of Hadhrat Adam and Hadhrat Hawwa (Eve) (Peace be upon them). They are not slaves of one another. In the society they are both equal and they are different from the viewpoint of creation. For this reason, their areas of work are different. They are both equally responsible for the development and the smooth running of the society. The men takes care of work outside the house and the women takes care of work inside the house. Islam says that the real place of a woman is her house: <br /> <br /> And stay quietly in your houses, and make not a dazzling display, like that of the former Times of Ignorance; and establish regular Prayer, and give regular Charity; and obey Allah and His Messenger.<br /> <br /> Surah Ahzaab (33:33) <br /> <br /> This shows that leaving the house for mere display and show. But it is perfectly allowed to leave the house for any valid reason. <br /> <br /> It is given in Sahih Bukhari: Translation: Allah SWT has given you permission to leave your houses for your (valid) needs.<br /> <br /> (Sahih Bukhari, Kitab Un Nikah, Hadith No:4836) <br /> <br /> Separate and complete rules have been given to be followed when the women leave the house. Purdah is the safeguard of a woman’s chastity and honor. </span>