Is the statement that it is obligatory for a woman to cover her face out of fear of fitnah (trial, discord or temptation) correct?

Al-Halabi : Shaykh, to complete the discussion, it may be said, and it has indeed been said, regarding the issue you just mentioned, which is the matter of fitnah (trial, discord or temptation). I mean, this is a position where some take a middle ground. They say, "We do not obligate her to cover, nor do we permit her to uncover absolutely. But when there is a fear of fitnah (trial, discord or temptation), we obligate her to cover." So it would be desirable, Shaykh, if you could shed light on this issue?

The Shaykh : Yes, according to my understanding of the Shari'ah (Islamic sacred law), this fitnah (trial, discord or temptation) that is feared cannot be made a general position that includes all women. But I say that any woman who enjoys what Allah has permitted her, namely uncovering her face, if she feels that she will fall into fitnah (trial, discord or temptation), then she must avoid it by any means and by any path. If covering and draping is sufficient, then that is fine. Otherwise, flee, flee. There is a very big difference between imposing on all women that they cover their faces out of fear of fitnah (trial, discord or temptation), and ...