Jamiatul Ulama KZN

Covering the hair in the presence of a non-Muslim domestic worker

· 7 Rajab 1435 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Q. I would like to enquire about the ruling of women covering their heads in front of their female domestic workers.

I heard a lady say one moulana said we must do so but I have never heard of this. Jazakallah

Answer

A.The Aurah/Satr (parts of the body that are required to be covered) of a Muslim female in front of a non-Muslim female is the same as her Aurah in front of a non Mahram male. Therefore, a Muslim woman should cover her hair in front of non-Muslim domestic workers.

And Allah Knows Best

Answered by
Mufti Suhail Tarmahomed
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Source: Jamiatul Ulama KZN — https://jamiat.org.za/covering-the-hair-in-the-presence-of-a-non-muslim-domestic-worker/
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