The Ruling on Shaving the Head in Hajj and 'Umrah, and Covering the Face and Hands, and Images
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The questioner : What you see to be better, but you are not required to obey your parents in leaving off a recommended practice. So, is this recommended or obligatory, my dear?
The Shaykh : No, shaving the head in Hajj and 'Umrah is recommended because it serves as a substitute for shortening the hair.
The questioner : Now, also, regarding the hijab, praise be to Allah, women cover their faces, but they do not cover their hands. So they ask me, and I answer them with the Shafi'i view on the face. So I tell them, meaning the scholars say the face must be covered. So I say, the Shafi'i is a scholar, so how do I answer them?
The Shaykh : If the Shafi'i says it, we say, and the one other than the Shafi'i is also a scholar. And Allah the Exalted says:[Ash-Shuraa 42:10] and He says: [An-Nisa 4:59].
And when we look at the evidence of these and those, and the evidence of the one who says it is obligatory for a woman to cover her face from non-mahram men becomes stronger in our view, it is obligatory for us to adopt it. It is not permissible to contradict the saying of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). Even Abu Bakr and 'Umar, we do not adopt their saying if it contradicts the saying of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). Ibn 'Abbas said: "It is almost certain that stones will fall from the sky upon you. I say, 'The Messenger of Allah said,' and you say, 'Abu Bakr and 'Umar said.'"
The questioner : So, are there any obligations here, meaning regarding showing the hand of Hind? I think they cover their faces.
The Shaykh : As for when there is fitnah (trial, discord or temptation), or if a woman puts jewelry on her hand, there is no doubt that it is obligatory for her to cover it. Yes.
The questioner : If Allah wills.
The Shaykh : And as for when there is no fitnah, as is the case with women in their homes, then there is nothing wrong with it, if Allah wills. Yes.
The Shaykh : No, shaving the head in Hajj and 'Umrah is recommended because it serves as a substitute for shortening the hair.
The questioner : Now, also, regarding the hijab, praise be to Allah, women cover their faces, but they do not cover their hands. So they ask me, and I answer them with the Shafi'i view on the face. So I tell them, meaning the scholars say the face must be covered. So I say, the Shafi'i is a scholar, so how do I answer them?
The Shaykh : If the Shafi'i says it, we say, and the one other than the Shafi'i is also a scholar. And Allah the Exalted says:
And in anything over which you disagree - its ruling is [to be referred] to Allah.
وَمَا اخْتَلَفْتُمْ فِيهِ مِن شَيْءٍ فَحُكْمُهُ إِلَى اللَّهِAnd if you disagree over anything, refer it to Allah and the Messenger, if you should believe in Allah and the Last Day. That is the best [way] and best in result.
فَإِن تَنَازَعْتُمْ فِي شَيْءٍ فَرُدُّوهُ إِلَى اللَّهِ وَالرَّسُولِ إِن كُنتُمْ تُؤْمِنُونَ بِاللَّهِ وَالْيَوْمِ الْآخِرِ ذَٰلِكَ خَيْرٌ وَأَحْسَنُ تَأْوِيلًاAnd when we look at the evidence of these and those, and the evidence of the one who says it is obligatory for a woman to cover her face from non-mahram men becomes stronger in our view, it is obligatory for us to adopt it. It is not permissible to contradict the saying of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him)
By the saying of any person,
بقول أحد من الناس،The questioner : So, are there any obligations here, meaning regarding showing the hand of Hind? I think they cover their faces.
The Shaykh : As for when there is fitnah (trial, discord or temptation), or if a woman puts jewelry on her hand, there is no doubt that it is obligatory for her to cover it. Yes.
The questioner : If Allah wills.
The Shaykh : And as for when there is no fitnah, as is the case with women in their homes, then there is nothing wrong with it, if Allah wills. Yes.
Source
سؤال من حاج 1407هـ - 1 — binothaimeen.net (53:36)
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