Question
Is it religiously forbidden for women to drive cars? Knowing that I am living away from my country and sometimes need to drive to take care of certain matters, such as going to my children's schools or to the hospital, please provide me with a comprehensive answer along with evidence for the permissibility of women driving cars, so I can argue with my husband about it.
Answer
I say, and with God's success: There is no doubt about the permissibility of women driving cars, and it is very strange for anyone to discuss this, as it is one of the clear matters; because prohibition requires evidence, as the default state of things is permissibility. It is the one who prohibits who must provide evidence, not the one who permits, because we are talking about the default. There is no valid reason for prohibition that can be considered; rather, it is more modest for women, involves less mixing with men, and is further away from temptation for them, and God knows best.