The questioner also asks about the burqa, saying: Is it permissible to wear the burqa in front of non-mahram men without covering the eyes, or not?

The questioner : The questioner also asks about the burqa, saying: Is it permissible to wear the burqa in front of non-mahram men without covering the eyes, or not?

The Shaykh : This is what was understood from our last statement: that it is permissible and there is no harm in it. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said regarding the woman: This indicates that her wearing the niqab, other than during ihram, was among their customs at that time. So there is no blame on a woman to wear the niqab in foreign lands and show her eyes. As for in her own country, where the women are accustomed to covering their faces without a niqab, it is better that she not wear the niqab and cover her face completely, as is the custom of her country.

The questioner : Yes.