The ruling on women wearing the abaya over the shoulder in front of non-mahram men
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Question:
This questioner also says: O Shaykh! Some women—may Allah guide them—wear the abaya over the shoulder, even in the presence of men, or near residences where men are present. Please rule for us on wearing the abaya over the shoulder. May Allah reward you with good?
Answer:
It is obligatory to wear it on the head, as is the custom of women. As for wearing it over the shoulders, this is not permissible; because it is imitating men and giving the impression that she is a man. This action is not permissible. Rather, it is obligatory for her to wear the abaya over the head, with modesty and covering.
The presenter : May Allah reward you with good.
This questioner also says: O Shaykh! Some women—may Allah guide them—wear the abaya over the shoulder, even in the presence of men, or near residences where men are present. Please rule for us on wearing the abaya over the shoulder. May Allah reward you with good?
Answer:
It is obligatory to wear it on the head, as is the custom of women. As for wearing it over the shoulders, this is not permissible; because it is imitating men and giving the impression that she is a man. This action is not permissible. Rather, it is obligatory for her to wear the abaya over the head, with modesty and covering.
The presenter : May Allah reward you with good.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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