What is your advice to clubs and institutions that refuse entry to women wearing a proper hijab?
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Institutions must adhere to God's rulings and obey Him, and this includes the legal , which is a great act of worship. It is not permissible to prevent a woman who wears hijab from permissible activities. A woman who has committed to hijab should not abandon it to enter clubs; rather, she should hold fast to her religion. For patience in adhering to religion in these times is like grasping a burning coal. It is better for a woman to remain in her home, and there is no harm in practicing sports with legitimate Islamic controls.
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