Is the niqab (face covering) a religious obligation?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
The scholars have differed regarding the niqab, whether it is obligatory or recommended. The differing opinions, their evidence, and the preferred view can be found by referring to no. 32209.
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