Women in Islam are permitted to go out for their own needs, but it must be within the limits and conditions set out in Shari`ah, such as being accompanied by a Mahram when she travels, or being assured that her route is safe when she moves about in her own city or locality.

The issue of watching films is not free from numerous reservations from a Shar`i point of view, such as uncovering `Awrah, listening to music, spreading corrupt beliefs and calling for imitation of the disbelievers.