Wearing the Liham for Women with the Cheeks and Eyes Exposed
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Question:
What is the ruling on women wearing the liham if the edges of the cheeks and the eyes are exposed in a way that is noticeable and attractive?
Answer:
It is not permissible to wear the ithal. It is obligatory to cover the face with the thimar or the burqu' that covers the face except for the eyes, which is called the niqab. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) granted a dispensation for the niqab, except for the woman in ihram; the woman in ihram does not wear the niqab, but she covers her face with something other than the niqab. As for the woman not in ihram, there is nothing wrong with her covering her face with the niqab that has an opening for one eye or for both eyes. And if she covers herself with a complete khimar, that is more complete, better, and further from doubt. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good,
What is the ruling on women wearing the liham if the edges of the cheeks and the eyes are exposed in a way that is noticeable and attractive?
Answer:
It is not permissible to wear the ithal. It is obligatory to cover the face with the thimar or the burqu' that covers the face except for the eyes, which is called the niqab. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) granted a dispensation for the niqab, except for the woman in ihram; the woman in ihram does not wear the niqab, but she covers her face with something other than the niqab. As for the woman not in ihram, there is nothing wrong with her covering her face with the niqab that has an opening for one eye or for both eyes. And if she covers herself with a complete khimar, that is more complete, better, and further from doubt. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good,
Source
وجوب التعاون على البر والتقوى — islamhouse.com (55:14)
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