The woman's 'awrah (part of the body that must be covered) outside of prayer
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what is the 'awrah of a woman in relation to another woman outside of prayer?
Answer:
Her entire body is 'awrah, except for what is customary to uncover, such as the head, face, hands, and feet, as she would uncover them in the presence of women. As for uncovering her legs, her private parts, or her chest, this is not permissible. This is not permissible, because there is no need to uncover them, nor is there any necessity for it. Furthermore, it would set a bad example for women. Yes. Some jurists have stated that her 'awrah is between the navel and the knee; this is incorrect, and there is no evidence for it.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what is the 'awrah of a woman in relation to another woman outside of prayer?
Answer:
Her entire body is 'awrah, except for what is customary to uncover, such as the head, face, hands, and feet, as she would uncover them in the presence of women. As for uncovering her legs, her private parts, or her chest, this is not permissible. This is not permissible, because there is no need to uncover them, nor is there any necessity for it. Furthermore, it would set a bad example for women. Yes. Some jurists have stated that her 'awrah is between the navel and the knee; this is incorrect, and there is no evidence for it.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 013 من 123 / شرح كتاب زاد المستقنع / الصلاة / شروط الصلاة / صالح الفوزان / الفقه / كبار العلماء — youtube.com (1:04:58)
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