The Ruling on a Woman Wearing the 'Alaqi and Men Wearing Shorts

Question:
What is the ruling on a woman wearing the 'alaqi garment, which is called the mizlat, or half-sleeved clothing? And what is the ruling on men wearing shorts?

Answer:
It is not permissible for a woman to wear anything other than what covers her and drapes over her body, may Allah protect you.
In the presence of men who are not her mahram (relatives she may not marry), she must cover her entire body, from her fingernails to the top of her head; nothing of her should be visible as long as she is in the presence of a man who is not a mahram. However, in the presence of mahram and women, it is permissible for her to uncover her head, hands, feet, and whatever is customary to uncover, provided there is no fitnah (temptation or discord). It is permissible to uncover these parts if there is no fitnah in them.
As for in the presence of non-mahram, she must cover her entire body, yes. She should not wear the mizlat, which you call the 'alaqi, in the presence of women or her male mahram, where she uncovers her chest, shoulders, upper arms, and lower legs. This is not permissible for her. She is only permitted to uncover things that do not cause fitnah, such as the head, the face, the hands, and the feet, yes.