The woman's 'awrah (part of the body that must be covered) in front of women outside of prayer
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The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what is the 'awrah of a woman in relation to another woman outside of prayer?
The Shaykh:
Her entire body is 'awrah, except for what is customarily exposed. What is customarily exposed, such as the head, face, hands, and feet, is not a problem for her to expose in front of women. However, exposing her legs, upper arms, or chest is not permissible, because there is no need for such exposure and she does not require it. Also, it would be a bad example for women. Yes.
The presenter:
Yes. Please go ahead.
The Shaykh:
Some jurists mentioned that her 'awrah in the presence of women is the area between the navel and the knee. This is incorrect and has no significant basis.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what is the 'awrah of a woman in relation to another woman outside of prayer?
The Shaykh:
Her entire body is 'awrah, except for what is customarily exposed. What is customarily exposed, such as the head, face, hands, and feet, is not a problem for her to expose in front of women. However, exposing her legs, upper arms, or chest is not permissible, because there is no need for such exposure and she does not require it. Also, it would be a bad example for women. Yes.
The presenter:
Yes. Please go ahead.
The Shaykh:
Some jurists mentioned that her 'awrah in the presence of women is the area between the navel and the knee. This is incorrect and has no significant basis.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 141/23 شرح زاد المستقنع/ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com (1:15:10)
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