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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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Is it permissible for a woman to uncover her face in front of a blind man?

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Question:
Is it permissible for a woman to uncover her face in front of a blind man because he cannot see? This is a question from the listener Nasser 'Abd Allah Hindi al-Balawi.

Answer:
There is scholarly disagreement on this issue among the people of knowledge, and the evidence differs in this regard. The most cautious and best course is for her not to uncover her face in front of a blind man; this is the best and most cautious option for her. Yes.
Source قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل يجوز للمرأة أن تكشف وجهها أمام رجلٍ أعمى؟ الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com

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