Going out during the waiting period of widowhood and being seen by unrelated men

The Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Ifta

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The seventh question of Fatwa number ( 9527 )
Q7: If a woman goes out while she is in the waiting period of widowhood such that some unrelated men see her, what should she do? And is anything obligatory upon her in that regard?
A7: If she goes out during the waiting period of widowhood while wearing the hijab for a need, there is no blame on her. And if it is for no need, she must repent to Allah and seek His forgiveness. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.

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