What is the ruling on a woman wearing the niqab?
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The questioner : As for some women who wear the niqab, wearing the niqab, wearing the niqab for women,
The Shaykh : in the state of ihram, yes, it is not permissible.
The questioner : It has become widespread these days, especially during the state of ihram and outside of it, I do not know what is correct, may Allah bless you, regarding women.
The Shaykh : The forbidden thing is also not what we issue a ruling for, because it opens the door to evil.
The presenter : May Allah keep you safe, O Shaykh.
The Shaykh : in the state of ihram, yes, it is not permissible.
The questioner : It has become widespread these days, especially during the state of ihram and outside of it, I do not know what is correct, may Allah bless you, regarding women.
The Shaykh : The forbidden thing is also not what we issue a ruling for, because it opens the door to evil.
The presenter : May Allah keep you safe, O Shaykh.
Source
قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 2437- ما حكم لبس المرأة للنقاب/سؤال على الهاتف 📞 /ابن عثيمين — youtube.com
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