What is the ruling on the face covering for a woman, and if she covers her face, is she required to pay a fidyah?

The questioner : May Allah bless you. Shaykh, regarding another question about the face covering for a woman, for example, if women cover their faces in the Sacred Precinct where there are many men, I do not know, but some people say that the most cautious course is for a person to pay a fidyah or offer a sacrifice.

The Shaykh : No, my brother, absolutely not. You are mistaken. Mistaken, mistaken. It is obligatory for a woman to cover her face from men who are not her mahram (a relative one may not marry). As Aisha and Umm Amiyah (may Allah be pleased with them) reported.

The presenter : Yes, may Allah reward you with good.