Wearing the Burqa and Niqab by a Woman in Ihram, and the Meaning of Accusing Chaste, Unaware Women

The questioner:
Sister Salma asks: Is it permissible for a woman in ihram to wear the burqa and the wide niqab in the Haram? And what is meant by the noble verse regarding the accusation of chaste women?

The Shaykh:
A woman in ihram covers her face with a covering, except with the burqa and niqab; the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) forbade this, so she does not cover her face with the burqa and niqab, but she covers it with the khimar that is not sewn to the face, and she does not uncover it in front of men in the Haram, nor in front of men elsewhere, and this is forbidden. As for the accusation of chaste women, the chaste women referred to are those who are chaste regarding zina, the unaware ones who have not exposed themselves to people and from whom no harm has come to people, so it is not permissible to accuse them or harm them. Yes.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you.

The Shaykh:
The major sins of accusing chaste women are among the seven destructive sins, and refuge is sought in Allah, the destructive major sins. Yes.