When is it permissible for women to wear the burqa?
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Question:
One of the female listeners says: Umm Muhammad from al-Tuwijrah, our sister, is asking about wearing the burqa. She says that she has heard from more than one person that wearing it is forbidden. So, would you please clarify the lawful burqa, or when it is not permissible to wear it? May Allah reward you with good.
Answer:
The burqa is a frame made for the face, through which the eyes are visible. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) prohibited that in the state of ihram. A woman must not wear the burqa while in ihram for 'Umrah or Hajj, and she must not wear gloves, which are the coverings for the hands... the hands while in ihram. He (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Muwatta Malik 20:17 And they are: coverings... the socks on the hands are called gloves. It is not permissible for a woman in ihram for Hajj or 'Umrah to wear them. Likewise, the niqab, which is made for the face and has two openings for the eyes, is not permissible for a woman to wear in ihram. However, she should cover her face with a shaylah, or with other pieces... that cover the face. This is based on what came from 'A'ishah (may Allah be pleased with her), who said: "We were with the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) during the Farewell Pilgrimage. So, when the riders approached us while we were in ihram, one of us would lower her jilbab from above her head over her face. And when they passed by, we would uncover it."
As for the woman who is not in ihram, she may wear the burqa. It is not a problem for a woman who is not in ihram to wear the burqa, but on the condition that the opening is small, the size of the eyes. Because the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) only prohibited the woman in ihram, which indicates that it is not a problem for a woman who is not in ihram to wear it, provided that the openings are narrow, the size of the eyes, so that she can find her way. So there is no harm in this, provided that she avoids applying kohl that might lead to temptation. Her eyes should be in their normal state, with nothing in them that draws attention. So this, if Allah wills, has no blame on her. Yes.
The presenter : May Allah reward you with good, and may He do you good.
One of the female listeners says: Umm Muhammad from al-Tuwijrah, our sister, is asking about wearing the burqa. She says that she has heard from more than one person that wearing it is forbidden. So, would you please clarify the lawful burqa, or when it is not permissible to wear it? May Allah reward you with good.
Answer:
The burqa is a frame made for the face, through which the eyes are visible. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) prohibited that in the state of ihram. A woman must not wear the burqa while in ihram for 'Umrah or Hajj, and she must not wear gloves, which are the coverings for the hands... the hands while in ihram. He (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
a woman in ihram should wear neither a veil nor gloves
لا تنتقب المرأة المحرمة، ولا تلبس القفازينAs for the woman who is not in ihram, she may wear the burqa. It is not a problem for a woman who is not in ihram to wear the burqa, but on the condition that the opening is small, the size of the eyes. Because the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) only prohibited the woman in ihram, which indicates that it is not a problem for a woman who is not in ihram to wear it, provided that the openings are narrow, the size of the eyes, so that she can find her way. So there is no harm in this, provided that she avoids applying kohl that might lead to temptation. Her eyes should be in their normal state, with nothing in them that draws attention. So this, if Allah wills, has no blame on her. Yes.
The presenter : May Allah reward you with good, and may He do you good.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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