The ruling on the wife of a brother covering herself from her husband's brother

Question:
May Allah reward you with good and do you well. A message was sent by the listener, Mr. Amer Muhammad Ismail, from the Arab Republic of Egypt. The case is lengthy, and its summary is that he has a brother who lives with him. He says that his wife is unable to cover herself from him. He says, “I cannot provide a separate residence for myself, my mother, my children, my wife, and this brother of mine. So how do you advise us?” May Allah reward you with good.

Answer:
Regarding his statement that his wife is unable to cover herself from her husband's brother, the advice is that she should be able to cover herself from him, and he should remain living with them, but she must not be alone with him. She must not be alone with her husband's brother in a place where no one else is present. As for being in the house where the mother is present, along with other children, she can cover herself by wearing loose clothing, covering herself from her husband's brother, covering her face, and keeping her distance from him if he is present. If he leaves, then she may uncover her face, as is customary. So, his statement that she is unable to cover herself is incorrect, because covering oneself is easy, and praise be to Allah. She keeps her clothes on her face, head, and limbs in the presence of her husband's brother. If he leaves, she uncovers what is customary to uncover. Yes. May Allah reward you with good and do you well.