In His saying, the Exalted (Glorified and Exalted is He): “And that is best so that they may be recognized and not harassed,” does this permit removing the hijab if it is a source of harm?
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Question : He says: Allah, Blessed and Exalted is He, said at the end of the verse on the hijab, yes: [Al-Ahzab 33:59] Does this permit removing the hijab if it is a source of harm in some countries?
Answer : No, it does not permit it, because the meaning of the verse is that the free woman is one who is respected, whereas a slave woman might be targeted by some foolish people, so the ruling differs for this reason.
That is more suitable that they will be known and not be abused.
ذَٰلِكَ أَدْنَىٰ أَن يُعْرَفْنَ فَلَا يُؤْذَيْنَAnswer : No, it does not permit it, because the meaning of the verse is that the free woman is one who is respected, whereas a slave woman might be targeted by some foolish people, so the ruling differs for this reason.
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قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 73 - 332 في قوله تعالى (وذلك أدنى أن يعرفن فلا يؤذين) هل هذا يبيح وضع الحجاب إذا كان مصدرا للإيذاء؟ — youtube.com
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