The Ruling on the Niqab Commonly Found in Markets
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Question:
The question here asks: What is the ruling on the niqab (face veil) that is currently widespread in the markets under various names?
Answer:
It is required that a woman cover her face when going out, when leaving her house, and in the presence of men; she must cover her face with a covering that conceals it. If the niqab covers the face and leaves only an opening for the eyes, just an opening for the eyes like the burqu', then there is no harm in that. However, if she widens the niqab so that part of her face is visible and she uses it as adornment, that is not permissible.
The presenter:
May Allah bless you
The question here asks: What is the ruling on the niqab (face veil) that is currently widespread in the markets under various names?
Answer:
It is required that a woman cover her face when going out, when leaving her house, and in the presence of men; she must cover her face with a covering that conceals it. If the niqab covers the face and leaves only an opening for the eyes, just an opening for the eyes like the burqu', then there is no harm in that. However, if she widens the niqab so that part of her face is visible and she uses it as adornment, that is not permissible.
The presenter:
May Allah bless you
Source
لقاء مفتوح بالطائف 20-07-1435هـ — alfawzan.live (19:58)
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