Is it permissible for a woman who has reached the age of menopause to uncover her face?
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Question:
The questioner says: Is it permissible for a woman who has reached the age of menopause to uncover her face?
Answer:
No, she does not uncover her face, but she lightens her clothing. She does not dress like a young woman; she lightens her clothing while covering her face and body. She does not go uncovered. No, it is not permissible, but she is lighter in her clothing than one who has not reached menopause,[An-Nur 24:60]. Yes.
The questioner says: Is it permissible for a woman who has reached the age of menopause to uncover her face?
Answer:
No, she does not uncover her face, but she lightens her clothing. She does not dress like a young woman; she lightens her clothing while covering her face and body. She does not go uncovered. No, it is not permissible, but she is lighter in her clothing than one who has not reached menopause,
there is no blame upon them for putting aside their outer garments [but] not displaying adornment. But to modestly refrain [from that] is better for them
فَلَيْسَ عَلَيْهِنَّ جُنَاحٌ أَن يَضَعْنَ ثِيَابَهُنَّ غَيْرَ مُتَبَرِّجَاتٍ بِزِينَةٍ وَأَن يَسْتَعْفِفْنَ خَيْرٌ لَّهُنَّ
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل يجوز للمرأة التي بلغت سن اليأس أن تكشف وجهها؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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