Tafilaat

A1. We assume that you are referring to the following Hadith:

It is reported from Abu Hurairah Radiallahu Anhu that Rasulullah Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam said, “Do not prevent the female servants of Allah Ta’ala from the Masaajid of Allah Ta’ala, but let them go out (for necessities) in such a state they are not beautified.”

Allamah Ibn Hajar Asqalaani Rahimahullah states in his commentary of Bukhari Shareef that the meaning of Tafilaat is that a woman should not come out in such a condition that she adorns herself with perfume, and any such adornment which will be a means of attraction towards her. The same commentary is given by Allamah Anwar Sha Kashmiri Rahimahullah.

A2. Yes, when women leave their homes for necessities, they should also come out in the state mentioned above. In fact, in principle, a woman should only emerge from her home due to necessity. Hence, the above-mentioned Hadith advises us that when a woman comes out of her home (due to necessity), then she should emerge as described in the above manner. Women should not come out unnecessarily as Allah Ta’ala commands them in the Quraan Majeed:

“Remain in your homes and do not make a display of yourselves as was the practice of the former period of ignorance.”

A3. The above-mentioned Hadith is general, therefore, it will apply to all women at all times, whenever they come out of their homes. We have not found any exclusions mentioned in the commentaries as well.