The Ruling on a Woman's 'Awrah (Part of the Body That Must Be Covered) in Front of Women and Mahrams (Relatives One May Not Marry)

Question:
May Allah reward you with good, and may He do you good. You are asking whether a woman's 'awrah in front of women is the same as a man's 'awrah in front of men in terms of limits? May Allah reward you with good.

Answer:
It is obligatory for a woman to cover her body, whether in front of men or in front of women. However, in front of her male mahrams or in front of women, she may uncover what is customary to uncover, such as what she needs to uncover, like the face, hands, and feet. As for anything beyond that, there is no need to uncover it, even in front of women or her mahrams. Rather, she should cover what she does not need to uncover. This is part of dignity and modesty, and because if she uncovers something beyond what is necessary, she would set a bad precedent for women. Yes, so she must adhere to covering in front of men and women, and in front of mahrams and non-mahrams, except for what she needs to uncover. She may uncover it in front of her male mahrams and in front of women, such as the face, hands, and feet. Yes.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good, and may He do you well.