The Niqab for the Married Woman and Its Legal Status

Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, during the lesson the term niqab was mentioned, and it was stated that it is permissible for the married woman. Do we take from this that wearing the niqab is permissible? And what is its legal status?

Answer:
Wearing the niqab is permissible for those whose custom is to wear the niqab. For those whose custom is to wear the niqab, there is nothing wrong with it, provided it does not contain adornment or something called a niqab that is not actually a niqab. It is merely a fashion trend. This is not a niqab. The intended niqab is the one that covers the face, with only the eyes visible. Also, it must be the custom of the country that they wear the niqab. As for those whose custom is not to wear the niqab, a woman should not shift from the beautiful, covering custom to a custom that involves some laxity regarding the hijab. Yes.