Discussion on the ruling regarding a woman covering her face and the meaning of the statement of Allah the Exalted: (That is closer to it that they may be recognized and not harassed)
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The Shaykh : Covering the face is recommended.
The questioner : ... this verse.
The Shaykh : The verse refers to the jilbab.
The questioner : The jilbab.
The Shaykh: Yes.
The questioner : My master, how is a woman recognized, by her face or by her jilbab? Let us assume she covered her jilbab and revealed her face.
The Shaykh: Yes.
The questioner : Yes ... a woman is recognized by her jilbab, yes, my master.
The Shaykh : This is the intended meaning of "recognized," meaning they are recognized by their modesty, not by their tabarruj (display of adornment); this is the intended meaning.
The questioner : Yes, may Allah reward you with good, my master.
The Shaykh : May Allah preserve you.
The questioner : ... this verse.
The Shaykh : The verse refers to the jilbab.
The questioner : The jilbab.
The Shaykh: Yes.
The questioner : My master, how is a woman recognized, by her face or by her jilbab? Let us assume she covered her jilbab and revealed her face.
The Shaykh: Yes.
The questioner : Yes ... a woman is recognized by her jilbab, yes, my master.
The Shaykh : This is the intended meaning of "recognized," meaning they are recognized by their modesty, not by their tabarruj (display of adornment); this is the intended meaning.
The questioner : Yes, may Allah reward you with good, my master.
The Shaykh : May Allah preserve you.
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