What is the ruling on a woman uncovering her face?

The questioner : What is the ruling on a woman covering her face and wearing gloves during tawaf and sa'y?

The Shaykh : It is not permissible for a Muslim woman to wear gloves, because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) forbade it. As for covering her face, it is obligatory for her to cover her face from non-mahram men, whether she is in ihram or not. Because uncovering the face

The presenter : on the face.

The Shaykh : for anyone other than the husband and mahram is forbidden. It is not permissible for a Muslim woman

The presenter : I mean, what...

The Shaykh : to uncover her face to anyone other than the mahram and the husband. Whether in Makkah or in her country, and whether she is in ihram

The presenter : Perfect.

The Shaykh : or with any of her brothers. As for wearing gloves when she is not Muslim, that is permissible. In fact, it is part of the perfection

The presenter : of her

The Shaykh : period, because it covers her hands

The presenter : Yes.

The Shaykh : from being looked at, or from non-mahram men looking at them.