Is it obligatory for a woman to cover her hands and feet in the presence of her husband's relatives?
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Question:
May Allah reward you for your questions. Honorable Shaykh, she says: Is it obligatory to wear socks on the feet in the presence of the husband's relatives, knowing that this woman is with them in the same house? What is your guidance to those who are lax in this matter?
Answer:
It is obligatory for a woman to cover herself in the presence of men who are not her mahram (a relative one may not marry), even if they are relatives of her husband. It is obligatory for her to cover herself completely, including her hands and face. She must cover herself completely, because they are strangers to her. Even if they are relatives of her husband, such as his brothers, uncles, maternal uncles, or others, they are strangers to her. She must cover herself. She must cover her feet, whether with socks, a garment, an abaya, or a large cloak. The important thing is that she covers herself from them with any suitable covering, and that her feet, hands, or face are not exposed to them. Yes.
May Allah reward you for your questions. Honorable Shaykh, she says: Is it obligatory to wear socks on the feet in the presence of the husband's relatives, knowing that this woman is with them in the same house? What is your guidance to those who are lax in this matter?
Answer:
It is obligatory for a woman to cover herself in the presence of men who are not her mahram (a relative one may not marry), even if they are relatives of her husband. It is obligatory for her to cover herself completely, including her hands and face. She must cover herself completely, because they are strangers to her. Even if they are relatives of her husband, such as his brothers, uncles, maternal uncles, or others, they are strangers to her. She must cover herself. She must cover her feet, whether with socks, a garment, an abaya, or a large cloak. The important thing is that she covers herself from them with any suitable covering, and that her feet, hands, or face are not exposed to them. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 5867- هل يجب على المرأة ستر كفيها وقدميها عند أهل زوجها ؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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