Is it permissible for a woman to wear wide, loose-fitting trousers with a loose, knee-length tunic in cases of necessity, such as walking long distances, climbing, horseback riding, or mountain biking, if the jilbab impedes her movement and causes her hardship?
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The condition mentioned in no. 46148 is met by achieving concealment and not drawing attention. The intention is not specifically an abaya or a long shirt, but rather that the garment should be worn under loose, concealing clothes. Thus, anything that provides concealment for a woman and meets the -compliant criteria is permissible for her to wear and constitutes a valid legal . A woman must observe her femininity when engaging in sports, both in terms of the nature of the sport and its location.
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