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Woman covering her face before non mahram men

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MiscellaneousPurdahHijaab and Niqaab

Question

İs covering the face obligatory or recommended for women?

Answer

It is waajib (obligatory) for a woman to cover her face before non mahram men (strangers).

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

Answered by
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & approved by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)

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