The 'awrah (part of the body that must be covered) of a woman in relation to another woman outside of prayer
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The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what is the 'awrah of a woman in relation to another woman outside of prayer?
The Shaykh:
Her entire body is 'awrah, except for what is customary to uncover, such as the head, face, hands, and feet. There is no harm in uncovering these in front of women. However, uncovering her legs, armpits, or chest is not permissible. This is not permissible because there is no need to uncover them, nor is it necessary, and it also sets a bad example for women.
The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh.
The Shaykh:
What some jurists mentioned, that her 'awrah in front of women is what is between the navel and the knee, is incorrect, and there is no evidence for it. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what is the 'awrah of a woman in relation to another woman outside of prayer?
The Shaykh:
Her entire body is 'awrah, except for what is customary to uncover, such as the head, face, hands, and feet. There is no harm in uncovering these in front of women. However, uncovering her legs, armpits, or chest is not permissible. This is not permissible because there is no need to uncover them, nor is it necessary, and it also sets a bad example for women.
The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh.
The Shaykh:
What some jurists mentioned, that her 'awrah in front of women is what is between the navel and the knee, is incorrect, and there is no evidence for it. Yes.
Source
الفوزان -أشرطة- شرح زاد المستقنع مع الأسئلة - ٠١٢-كتاب الصلاة -٣- شروط الصلاة - ١٧-١-٢٠ هـ — archive.org (1:10:22)
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