What is the ruling in the Shari'ah, in your opinion, regarding a woman going out to the market to attend to her needs, provided she is in a covering hijab that reveals nothing of her, and she does not go at a time when men are crowded?

The questioner : What is the ruling in the Shari'ah, in your opinion, regarding a woman going out to the market to attend to her needs, provided she is in a covering hijab that reveals nothing of her, and she does not go at a time when men are crowded?

The Shaykh : My opinion in this matter is that there is nothing wrong with a woman going out to the market while wearing a hijab, not displaying adornment, and not wearing perfume, and she should stay away from places of fitnah (trial, discord or temptation), then return to her home as soon as her need is fulfilled.