Woman's ankle being her aurah

· 24 Shawwal 1443 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Is it true that if woman’s ankles are shown to non-mahrams, it gives a sin of zina.

Answer

The ankle is part of her aurah, and to reveal the private area is a major sin, moreover when it is done deliberately.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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