The document discusses work-life balance and relationships. It provides statistics showing that 4 out of 10 employees report very or extremely stressful jobs, and those in high-stress jobs are 3 times more likely to suffer medical conditions. Women particularly report stress from conflicts between work and family responsibilities. The changing roles of women in the workforce are also examined, noting that many more women now work outside the home compared to the past. This has led to more complex family lives as people try to balance responsibilities at home and at work. Islamic perspectives on working women emphasize obtaining consent from husbands, ensuring full care of home and children, choosing appropriate employment, and maintaining modesty.

1. W ORK -L IFE B ALANCE AND
R ELATIONSHIPS

2. S OME STATISTICS

3. STATISTICS
 4 out of 10 employees state that their jobs are "very"
or "extremely" stressful
 Those in high stress jobs are 3 times more likely to
suffer from medical conditions.

4. S TATISTICS – CONTD.
 Women, in particular, report stress related to conflict
between work and family. (National Life Insurance
company)
 75 – 90 % of physician visits are related to stress
and, according to the American Institute of Stress.

5. W OMAN ’ S C HANGING R OLE
IN THE W ORK F ORCE

6. W OMAN ’ S C HANGING R OLE
In years past, a woman’s decision to work outside her
home was usually based on three factors:
 Marital status,
 Contributions from other family members
(husband’s salary),
 Children
A married woman with children nearly always worked
only at home.

7. C URRENT S CENE
 Women enjoy the sense of competence
 Contribute financially to their families
 Men face less stress when not pressured to be the
family’s sole provider

8. C URRENT SCENE
( CONTD.)
 In 1960, 1/3rd women with children were employed
outside the home.
 In 2003, 60.7 % of mothers in two-parent families
were employed.
 4 out of 5 Americans say it’s fine for a married
woman to work even though her husband makes
enough money to support the family.

9. C HANGING OCCUPATIONS
 Women’s occupations are also changing as
they move into careers previously dominated
by males
 Fill approximately 1/3rd of management
positions
 However, remain in jobs with little authority
and low pay.

10. R ESULT :M ORE COMPLEX
FAMILY LIFE
 Challenge of balancing responsibilities in both the
family and work areas
 The ones who feel they aren’t very successful in
balancing family and work is highest between the
ages of 30 to 39.

11. S UPERWOMAN ’ S LEGACY
 Marian Thomas writes:
 "The good news is superwoman is dead. The bad
news is she left behind an entire generation of women
who are still struggling to figure out how to balance
home and work.”

12. C OMMON C ONCERNS ….
 “How can I work and have time
with my partner or for myself and
be available for the kids and get
the shopping done and find time
to mop the kitchen floor, not to
mention
relationships, Masjid, kids
games?”
 Approximately 95 percent of
adults in a national survey
reported they are concerned work
takes too much time away from
their families.

13. FAMILY AND WORK SETTINGS
HAVE A BUILT- IN POTENTIAL
FOR CONFLICT.
 You may feel overwhelmed with the
demands at work and at home.
 You may feel little energy or time to
do all the things you are required to
do
 You may feel you have no time for
yourself.

14. C ONFLICTS IN WORK - FAMILY
BALANCE
Time conflicts
Conflict due to tension
between roles
Behavioral conflicts

15. E CONOMIC AND
D EMOGRAPHIC CONTEXT
Economic context Demographic context
Globalization of markets Aging population
Market competition Low birth rate
Mass entry of women into labour
“Sandwich generation”
market
Tertiarization of the economy

16. W ORK AND SOCIAL CONTEXT
Work context Social context
Increased use of technology
Increase in atypical jobs and
work schedules
Few measures to facilitate
work- family reconciliation
Work intensification

17. THEORETICAL
FRAMEWORK OF ANALYSIS
 Work-family balance
 Time conflicts
 Conflict due to tension between roles
 Behavioural conflicts

18. I MPACT ON FAMILY, WORK &
H EALTH
Impact on family Impact on work Impact on health
Stress, burnout, fatigue,
Decreased socialization Reduced work satisfaction
tension and depression
Deterioration of lifestyle
Absenteeism Migraines,
practices (food, exercise, etc.)
Adaptation problems Employee turnover Cardiovascular diseases
Reduced marital satisfaction Demotivation Obesity
Increased health care costs
Reduced ability to transmit
Increase in number of single
values, culture
parents
Diversification of families
Dual-earner families
Social isolation

19. FAMILY AND WORK
ENVIRONMENTS INFLUENCE
EACH OTHER .
 Positive and negative feelings go with you to work
and to home.

20. B ALANCE BETWEEN WORK
AND FAMILY SETTINGS WILL
MINIMIZE STRESS .
 Reach Family Goals
 Plan Family Activities

21. R EALISTICALLY E VALUATE
Y OUR E MPLOYMENT
D ECISION
Calculate how much
the decision to work
Will you receive
will cost in time for
Do you need to health
family, child-
work full-time? care, retirement, and
care, clothing and
vacation benefits?
dry cleaning, and
household chores.

22. O RGANIZE FAMILY
A CTIVITIES
Set
priorities
for the
family.
Plan
Ahead for Be
the Next Realistic
Day

23. I SLAMIC PERSPECTIVE ON
WORKING WOMEN
Allah Almighty says (what means):

“And abide in your
houses and do not
display yourselves
as [was] the display
of the former times
of ignorance…”
[Quran 33: 33]

24. M USLIM WOMEN IN
H ISTORY
Scholars and Orators and
Worshippers
Muhaddithat Preachers
Women of
General Benefactors Warriors
Excellence
Poetesses and Many Women
Women of of Political
Eloquence Acumen

25. KHADIJAH (RA):
THE ARCHETYPE
Esteemed
Counselor
The First of
the Believers
Wealth and
Status
Family
and
Character

26. WARRIOR WOMEN
Took part in battles by carrying
water, nursing wounded, some also
fought!
Safiyya bint Abdul Muttalib, saw aunt
killed a spy with a tent pole
Khaibar & Umayyah bint Qais & the
women of Banu Ghifaar
The Yarmuk contingent
Azdah bint al Harith: Heroine of Battle of
Maisaan - banners made out of
headscarves to reinforce the army!

27. N USAIBAH BINT K A ’ B AL -
A NSARIYAH
Al-’Aqabah
The Battle of Uhud
The Prophet’s (saw)Praise - ‘I did not turn right or left in the Battle
of Uhud but that I saw her fighting near me.’
Her Wounds
Later Events: Ridwaan & Yamaamah

28. WOMEN OF P OWER
 The number of women who were politically prominent are well
over a hundred:
Umayyads, Abbasids, Turks, Persians, Mongols, Indians, and
others.
Shajar ad-Durr
• Sultana est control over Egypt, led resistance against 7th
Crusade, captures leader St. Louis
Shaghab
• ruled Abbasid empire for a time, helped public audiences, governors and
judges reported to her
Radiyah Begum
• ruled Delhi took firm control of the gov’t., did justice, led her armies
and was famed for fair dealing.
Two Rulers in Modern Times:
• Sakandar Begum took authority in the principality of Bhopal in Central
India- Great pilgrimage 1863 daughter ruled until 1901

29. S OME G ENERALIZATIONS A BOUT
W OMEN IN THE P ROPHETIC A GE
Critical Women and Women at
Counselors
Consciousness the Hijaab Work
Rich, Mature,
Women and
Facility of Helpful,
Dynamic Knowledgeable
Movement Honorable
Participation
Lives

30. I SLAMIC PERSPECTIVE ON
WORKING WOMEN
 Most important role is motherhood

31. I SLAMIC G UIDELINES FOR
WORK
Must Obtain Husband’s Consent
Must ensure full care for Home and Children
Appropriate choice for Employment
Must not compromise Islamic Obligations
Must maintain Modesty

32. 1. M UST O BTAIN
H USBAND ’ S C ONSENT
First, she must obtain
consent from her
guardian or husband (if
married), who may offer
a broader perspective
on how her work may
influence the family and
its functioning.

33. 2. M UST E NSURE F ULL
CARE FOR H OME AND
C HILDREN
Secondly, a woman
must ensure that her
home and children are
properly cared for.
Her husband may be
of assistance in this
area, or outside help
may be employed.

34. 3. A PPROPRIATE CHOICE OF
EMPLOYMENT
Thirdly, care must
be taken to
choose
employment that
is appropriate and
fits with her skills.

35. 4. M UST NOT COMPROMISE
I SLAMIC O BLIGATIONS
Fourthly, any job
that prevents her
from fulfilling any
of her Islamic
obligations, is not
an option to be
considered.

36. 5. M UST MAINTAIN
M ODESTY
Fifthly, while at
the job, a woman
must maintain her
inwardly and
outwardly
modesty and
chastity.

37. M USLIM WOMEN AND
KNOWLEDGE
From the
Transmitters Prophetic
= Raawiyaat Period till the
Transmitters of Compilations
Hadith & Scholars
of Hadith
Bearing the
Light of
‘A’ishah
Women An
Essential Element
From the Beginning
to the End

38. T HE C RITICAL
C ONSCIOUSNESS OF THE
C OMPANION WOMEN
Education: Obtained
Ijazas, attended study
circles, taught
others, est. institutions
Social and Women are the
Societal full sisters of
Maturity men
What
made them
amazing?
Social Full Social and
Political
Contributions Participation
Work in and
outside the
Home

39. B ALANCE TIME BETWEEN
WORK AND FAMILY !

40. C HECK OUT ……
Dr. Kanwal Kaisser