The ruling on widening the eye opening in a woman's niqab
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Question:
Regarding the niqab, O Shaykh, if the eye opening is widened, is that prohibited?
Answer:
There is nothing wrong with the niqab; the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) approved it.
Q: If they widen it?
A: The size of one eye or both eyes is fine.
Q: If some people widen it, is that prohibited?
A: It is prohibited. The size of one eye or both eyes is fine, without creating something that tempts people.
Q: Is what is called a "burqu'," where her eyes and part of her forehead are visible, considered valid?
A: The burqu' is the niqab.
Regarding the niqab, O Shaykh, if the eye opening is widened, is that prohibited?
Answer:
There is nothing wrong with the niqab; the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) approved it.
Q: If they widen it?
A: The size of one eye or both eyes is fine.
Q: If some people widen it, is that prohibited?
A: It is prohibited. The size of one eye or both eyes is fine, without creating something that tempts people.
Q: Is what is called a "burqu'," where her eyes and part of her forehead are visible, considered valid?
A: The burqu' is the niqab.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
The Arabic text is copied verbatim from the original source, without any edits.
