Darul Iftaa Mahmudiyyah

I have been told that it is Sunnah for muslim ladies to cover their hair whilst at home with only mahrams present. Is this true?

· 25 Jumada I 1425 AH1 min readFatwa 12111English

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I have been told that it is Sunnah for muslim ladies to cover their hair whilst at home with only mahrams present. Is this true?

Answer

It is preferable for women to keep themselves modestly dressed at all times and to keep their hair covered as well. This helps preserve the modesty and hayaa of a woman.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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