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Is wearing the niqab in a non-Muslim Western country considered libās shuhrah (garment of fame/ostentation)?

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1. Clothing that conforms to Sharia is not considered "libās shuhra" (clothing worn for ostentation).

2. There are guidelines for Muslim women who wear the niqab in Western countries.

3. A Muslim should emigrate from lands of disbelief to a Muslim country if there is no necessity or need to reside there.

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