What is the ruling on wearing backpacks over the khimar, and must they be worn underneath it, keeping in mind not to delineate the shoulders?
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This type of bag is permissible for both men and women, but it is not permissible for a woman to use it in a way that describes the size of her body or highlights her allure. Rather, she must observe the modesty required by , and her clothes must be covering and not describe her body.
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