Women exposing their arms and legs to non Muslims
Question
I read in a book that a woman cannot show her arms and legs to a non Muslim because they may get attracted. What is the fatwa?
Answer
Many ulama are of this opinion.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
Questions about this ruling, answered only from the archive with sources.
Where scholars differ, it’s safer to take the more cautious view.
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