Women concealing themselves from non mahrams
Question
I have heard that there are two types of Hijab; one that covers the entire body except for the eyes and the other that covers the entire body except for the face and hands. Which of these hijabs is permissible in the Hanafi fiqh?
Answer
A woman should cover her entire body with the exception of her hands till her wrists before non mahrams.
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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