Is it permissible for a woman in the state of ihram to cover her face during Hajj or 'Umrah?
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The questioner : Okay, is it permissible for a woman in the state of ihram to cover her face during 'Umrah or Hajj?
The Shaykh : In one case it is permissible, and in another case it is forbidden and not permissible. As for the permissible case,
The questioner : Yes.
The Shaykh : it is that she lets her jilbab (outer garment) fall over her face in a way that it hangs down.
The questioner : Yes.
The Shaykh : This is permissible, and what is forbidden is for her to tie the niqab (face veil) over her face.
The questioner : And what is the preferred practice?
The Shaykh : And the best is for her to uncover her face, except if she fears fitnah (trial, discord or temptation) for herself, or fears that men will be tempted by her; in that case, she lets it hang down and does not wear the niqab.
The questioner : Yes.
The Shaykh : In one case it is permissible, and in another case it is forbidden and not permissible. As for the permissible case,
The questioner : Yes.
The Shaykh : it is that she lets her jilbab (outer garment) fall over her face in a way that it hangs down.
The questioner : Yes.
The Shaykh : This is permissible, and what is forbidden is for her to tie the niqab (face veil) over her face.
The questioner : And what is the preferred practice?
The Shaykh : And the best is for her to uncover her face, except if she fears fitnah (trial, discord or temptation) for herself, or fears that men will be tempted by her; in that case, she lets it hang down and does not wear the niqab.
The questioner : Yes.
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