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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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What is the ruling on a woman who performs 'Umrah wearing the niqab while she does not know that it is not permissible?

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Question:
A woman performed 'Umrah wearing the niqab while she did not know that it was not permissible. Does she owe an expiation?

Answer:
She does not owe an expiation; she is excused due to ignorance. Yes.
Source قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم المرأة إذا اعتمرت بالنقاب وهي لا تعلم بأنه غير جائز؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com

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