Must I obey my husband and remove my niqab due to security concerns related to his case?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
Covering a woman's face is obligatory. Therefore, it is not permissible to obey the husband in removing the niqab, unless there is a confirmed harm to the husband if she wears it, such as imprisonment or torture. In such a case, it is permissible to take advantage of the concession to avert harm.
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