What is the ruling on a woman uncovering her face and whatever of her adornment is visible in front of foreign, non-Muslim maids?

The Shaykh: That she should not look at the Muslim woman except at the face and hands, and is this possible?

The questioner: Naturally, the looking will not show up like that, but I mean her entering the house?

The Shaykh: Just entering?

The questioner: Yes, in front of us, I want to bring her in from outside.

The Shaykh: I know, may Allah reward you, is it possible that this maid does not look at the wife, the lady of the house?

The questioner: She remains careful, naturally, because of that ... .

The Shaykh: I mean, does the woman remain in her house as if there were a strange man there?! This is not usually possible, I mean, does she remain veiled from her?

The questioner: The face is uncovered.

The Shaykh: The face is uncovered!

The questioner: But the rest of her body is covered entirely except the face and hands.

The Shaykh: But we know that women in their homes are free.

The questioner: She has her own bedroom, the maid does not enter it, we are asking if there is a mahram and a harm present?

The Shaykh: I am saying: If this foreign woman does not look at the lady of the house except at the face, then it is permissible.