Taking the exam is not a necessity that requires a woman to uncover her face
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Fatwa number ( 5180 )
Q: I am a second-year medical student, and my family is from a town far from where I study in Cairo , and I am living away from home. When I was in my first year of medical school, Allah granted me the favor of wearing the niqab, and then the events followed one after another.
I began to feel intense pain and sadness whenever I went out and walked like this in front of men, and whenever I was exposed to the crowds in public transport, which often forced me to walk on foot. I also suffered whenever I remembered staying overnight in a place far from my family, and whenever I traveled without a mahram. I was exposed to situations from which only one whom Allah has shown mercy can escape. All these things came together, and in addition to that, I developed a repulsion for the subject of dissection. I found my soul completely averse to this matter. I found myself asking, and the opinions varied regarding dissection; some issued a ruling that it is permissible. Despite this, I found myself completely averse to it. I used to call upon Allah to guide me to the truth, for if I had nothing but a heart that seeks refuge in Allah, Lord of the Worlds, I did not want to disobey Him. Some told me that my leaving the studies did not constitute undutifulness to my parents. I spent a long period constantly seeking guidance (istikharah) and calling upon Allah to guide me to what is good. I did not find any weakness in myself—by the grace of Allah, Lord of the Worlds—toward the opinions that came to me from some of those I asked, who said that my leaving the studies was a wrong decision. Praise be to Allah, I found weakness in myself toward only one thing: how do I tell my father this? I pause here for a moment to give your Eminence a brief overview of my father and his relationship with Allah, Lord of the Worlds. My father—may Allah guide him—lives in a state of ignorance (jahiliyyah)
the matter of the niqab came up. During this period, decisions came banning the niqab, and I asked those who would issue a ruling for me regarding the niqab or being expelled from the house. The fatwa came from more than one source that I do not issue rulings. I remained without the niqab for about two months or slightly less, exposed to the same circumstances. My father bargained with me, either leaving the house or the niqab. I had asked and found no one to issue a ruling for me, and I continued to seek guidance (istikharah) a lot. So I traveled without it, and I remained in my residence for a period, then I went out without it for a period, during which I was exposed to many circumstances that carried me to do so. After that, I learned that there is no rukhsah (dispensation) in it, so I wore it and to this day, praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds. After I have exhausted your Eminence with this large complaint, which I intended by its length to reach the truth to your Eminence, the questions that are in my mind are: 1 - There is a rukhsah (dispensation) for me in taking the exam on exam days only without the niqab; because I do not attend lectures and the like. Is there a rukhsah (dispensation) on the basis that my expulsion from the house is the first of matters for my father? 2 - What is the ruling of Islam regarding my father? 3 - Is it permissible in the Shari'ah for me to transfer the guardianship (wilayah) to another, knowing that the other cannot do so; out of fear of my father? Some issued a ruling for me that it is so, but I am afraid of this, and I find aversion to it.
regarding my needs from the residence I was in in Cairo . I relied on the Generous One and returned home. I did not disclose the matter at first, waiting for the difficult moment. When that moment came, I was subjected to a series of trials, including being expelled from the house and a severe fear of being caught engaged in any form of worship, such as prayer or others. During this period, a man of religion and good character proposed to me, but rejection was the answer. My brother asked a man of religion about my situation, and the response was that my current situation exposed me to being expelled from the house when I am not with a mahram, which might expose me to fitnah (trial/temptation), and that I should return to the college until Allah provides me with a way out. I swear by the Exalted and Great that I never returned out of weakness. I knew that the matter could reach the point of killing, as my father swore, and I said: as long as this is the truth, death is better. I waited with peace of mind for whatever would happen, but it was my brother who alerted me that I might be asked by the Master about myself, and that there might be a rukhsah (dispensation). I returned to the college and found myself throughout the year of study as I was before; the desire remained the same. Nothing happened, except that it increased, praise be to Allah, Lord of the Worlds. Being away was much better, as I was able to worship my Lord without a watcher counting my worship. The second year came and I was not destined to pass, and I thanked Allah for that with much gratitude. I am now repeating the second year, and
regarding the niqab. During this period, decisions were made banning the niqab, and I asked who would issue a ruling for me on the matter of the niqab or being expelled from the house. I received rulings from multiple sources saying it is not permissible. I remained without the niqab for about two months or slightly less, facing the same circumstances. My father negotiated with me, giving me the choice between leaving the house or wearing the niqab. I had asked but found no one to issue a ruling for me, and I continued to seek guidance (istikharah) frequently. So I traveled without it, and I stayed in my residence for a period, then went out without it for a period during which I faced many circumstances that compelled me to do so. After that, I learned that there is no dispensation (rukhsah) in it, so I put it on, and I have worn it until now, praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds. After I have burdened your eminence with this large complaint, which I intended, by its length, to ensure the truth reaches your eminence, the questions turning in my mind are: 1 - Is there a dispensation for me toenter the exam on exam days only without the niqab;because I do not attend lectures or the like. Is there a dispensation on the basis that my expulsion from the house is the first thing my father considers? 2 - What is the ruling in Islam regarding my father? 3 - Is it permissible in the Shari'ah for me to transfer guardianship (wilayah) to another, knowing that the other cannot do so out of fear of my father? Some have issued a ruling for me to that effect, but I am afraid of this and find myself averse to it.
4 - The general question is: am I on the right path? I want to know that.
A:
First:
Second:
[Ali 'Imran 3:101]
[At-Talaq 65:2-3]
Third:
Fourth:
Q: I am a second-year medical student, and my family is from a town far from where I study in Cairo , and I am living away from home. When I was in my first year of medical school, Allah granted me the favor of wearing the niqab, and then the events followed one after another.
I began to feel intense pain and sadness whenever I went out and walked like this in front of men, and whenever I was exposed to the crowds in public transport, which often forced me to walk on foot. I also suffered whenever I remembered staying overnight in a place far from my family, and whenever I traveled without a mahram. I was exposed to situations from which only one whom Allah has shown mercy can escape. All these things came together, and in addition to that, I developed a repulsion for the subject of dissection. I found my soul completely averse to this matter. I found myself asking, and the opinions varied regarding dissection; some issued a ruling that it is permissible. Despite this, I found myself completely averse to it. I used to call upon Allah to guide me to the truth, for if I had nothing but a heart that seeks refuge in Allah, Lord of the Worlds, I did not want to disobey Him. Some told me that my leaving the studies did not constitute undutifulness to my parents. I spent a long period constantly seeking guidance (istikharah) and calling upon Allah to guide me to what is good. I did not find any weakness in myself—by the grace of Allah, Lord of the Worlds—toward the opinions that came to me from some of those I asked, who said that my leaving the studies was a wrong decision. Praise be to Allah, I found weakness in myself toward only one thing: how do I tell my father this? I pause here for a moment to give your Eminence a brief overview of my father and his relationship with Allah, Lord of the Worlds. My father—may Allah guide him—lives in a state of ignorance (jahiliyyah)
the matter of the niqab came up. During this period, decisions came banning the niqab, and I asked those who would issue a ruling for me regarding the niqab or being expelled from the house. The fatwa came from more than one source that I do not issue rulings. I remained without the niqab for about two months or slightly less, exposed to the same circumstances. My father bargained with me, either leaving the house or the niqab. I had asked and found no one to issue a ruling for me, and I continued to seek guidance (istikharah) a lot. So I traveled without it, and I remained in my residence for a period, then I went out without it for a period, during which I was exposed to many circumstances that carried me to do so. After that, I learned that there is no rukhsah (dispensation) in it, so I wore it and to this day, praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds. After I have exhausted your Eminence with this large complaint, which I intended by its length to reach the truth to your Eminence, the questions that are in my mind are: 1 - There is a rukhsah (dispensation) for me in taking the exam on exam days only without the niqab; because I do not attend lectures and the like. Is there a rukhsah (dispensation) on the basis that my expulsion from the house is the first of matters for my father? 2 - What is the ruling of Islam regarding my father? 3 - Is it permissible in the Shari'ah for me to transfer the guardianship (wilayah) to another, knowing that the other cannot do so; out of fear of my father? Some issued a ruling for me that it is so, but I am afraid of this, and I find aversion to it.
regarding my needs from the residence I was in in Cairo . I relied on the Generous One and returned home. I did not disclose the matter at first, waiting for the difficult moment. When that moment came, I was subjected to a series of trials, including being expelled from the house and a severe fear of being caught engaged in any form of worship, such as prayer or others. During this period, a man of religion and good character proposed to me, but rejection was the answer. My brother asked a man of religion about my situation, and the response was that my current situation exposed me to being expelled from the house when I am not with a mahram, which might expose me to fitnah (trial/temptation), and that I should return to the college until Allah provides me with a way out. I swear by the Exalted and Great that I never returned out of weakness. I knew that the matter could reach the point of killing, as my father swore, and I said: as long as this is the truth, death is better. I waited with peace of mind for whatever would happen, but it was my brother who alerted me that I might be asked by the Master about myself, and that there might be a rukhsah (dispensation). I returned to the college and found myself throughout the year of study as I was before; the desire remained the same. Nothing happened, except that it increased, praise be to Allah, Lord of the Worlds. Being away was much better, as I was able to worship my Lord without a watcher counting my worship. The second year came and I was not destined to pass, and I thanked Allah for that with much gratitude. I am now repeating the second year, and
regarding the niqab. During this period, decisions were made banning the niqab, and I asked who would issue a ruling for me on the matter of the niqab or being expelled from the house. I received rulings from multiple sources saying it is not permissible. I remained without the niqab for about two months or slightly less, facing the same circumstances. My father negotiated with me, giving me the choice between leaving the house or wearing the niqab. I had asked but found no one to issue a ruling for me, and I continued to seek guidance (istikharah) frequently. So I traveled without it, and I stayed in my residence for a period, then went out without it for a period during which I faced many circumstances that compelled me to do so. After that, I learned that there is no dispensation (rukhsah) in it, so I put it on, and I have worn it until now, praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds. After I have burdened your eminence with this large complaint, which I intended, by its length, to ensure the truth reaches your eminence, the questions turning in my mind are: 1 - Is there a dispensation for me toenter the exam on exam days only without the niqab;because I do not attend lectures or the like. Is there a dispensation on the basis that my expulsion from the house is the first thing my father considers? 2 - What is the ruling in Islam regarding my father? 3 - Is it permissible in the Shari'ah for me to transfer guardianship (wilayah) to another, knowing that the other cannot do so out of fear of my father? Some have issued a ruling for me to that effect, but I am afraid of this and find myself averse to it.
4 - The general question is: am I on the right path? I want to know that.
A:
First:
Second:
And whoever holds firmly to Allah has [indeed] been guided to a straight path.
وَمَنْ يَعْتَصِمْ بِاللَّهِ فَقَدْ هُدِيَ إِلَى صِرَاطٍ مُسْتَقِيمٍAnd whoever fears Allah - He will make for him a way out (3) And will provide for him from where he does not expect.
وَمَنْ يَتَّقِ اللَّهَ يَجْعَلْ لَهُ مَخْرَجًا (2) وَيَرْزُقْهُ مِنْ حَيْثُ لاَ يَحْتَسِبُThird:
Fourth:
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