The woman's 'awrah (part of the body that must be covered) outside of prayer
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The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what is the 'awrah of a woman in relation to another woman outside of prayer?
The Shaykh:
The entire body is 'awrah (the part of the body that must be covered), except for what is customarily exposed, such as the head, face, both hands, and both feet. There is nothing wrong with exposing these to women. However, exposing her legs, her private parts, or her chest is not permissible, because there is no need for such exposure, nor is it required. Furthermore, it would set a bad example for women. Yes.
The questioner:
Honorable.
The Shaykh:
What some jurists mentioned regarding her 'awrah, defining it as the area between the navel and the knee, is incorrect and is not based on any strong evidence.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what is the 'awrah of a woman in relation to another woman outside of prayer?
The Shaykh:
The entire body is 'awrah (the part of the body that must be covered), except for what is customarily exposed, such as the head, face, both hands, and both feet. There is nothing wrong with exposing these to women. However, exposing her legs, her private parts, or her chest is not permissible, because there is no need for such exposure, nor is it required. Furthermore, it would set a bad example for women. Yes.
The questioner:
Honorable.
The Shaykh:
What some jurists mentioned regarding her 'awrah, defining it as the area between the navel and the knee, is incorrect and is not based on any strong evidence.
Source
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