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What is the view of Imam Malik and Imam Al-Shafi'i regarding the 'awrah of a woman in front of a non-mahram man, along with the evidence?

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The Maliki and Shafi'i madhhabs hold that the 'awrah of a free woman in front of a non-mahram man is her entire body except for her face and hands. This is based on the Almighty's saying: "And not display their adornment except what is apparent thereof." Ibn 'Abbas and others interpreted "what is apparent thereof" as the face and hands. However, if the non-mahram is a disbeliever, then her entire body is 'awrah, including her face and hands. This applies to viewing.

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