Status of covering the face for women
Question
Please advise on the status of the face veil according to the shafi'ee and the hanafi mathaa'ib.
Answer
It is compulsory according to both.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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