Women covering their faces in front of strange men
Question
Is it permissible for a girl to keep her face, hands and feet bare in front of ghair mahrams?
Answer
On account of the abundance of fitnah, all ulama are unanimous that a woman must keep her face covered in the presence of strangers. For further details refer to http://muftionline.co.za/node/1705.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
Where scholars differ, it’s safer to take the more cautious view.
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Source: Mufti Online — Madrasah Ta'leemuddeen — https://muftionline.co.za/node/16975
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