What is the standard for a woman's clothing in the presence of other women?
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The questioner : As for the limits of a woman's clothing in the presence of other women, what are the standards, O Shaykh?
The Shaykh : The standards, as mentioned by Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah (may Allah have mercy on him), are: "From the ankle, the ankle of a man, to the wrist, the wrist of the hand". This is the standard for women's clothing in the homes during the time of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him).
As for in the market, it is obligatory for her to wear long garments that cover her feet, to the extent that Umm Salama asked the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), and he permitted her to let them hang down to a span. She said:Riyad as-Salihin 800.
The Shaykh : The standards, as mentioned by Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah (may Allah have mercy on him), are: "From the ankle, the ankle of a man, to the wrist, the wrist of the hand". This is the standard for women's clothing in the homes during the time of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him).
As for in the market, it is obligatory for her to wear long garments that cover her feet, to the extent that Umm Salama asked the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), and he permitted her to let them hang down to a span. She said: