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Is it obligatory for a wife to seek her husband's permission before wearing the niqab, or should she present him with a fait accompli, especially if she feels she does not need it due to her lack of excessive beauty, or out of fear of wearing it for show or ostentation?

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The ruling regarding wearing the niqab has been previously explained. Therefore, a woman should strive to purify her intention in wearing it. She may choose to initiate a conversation with her husband about the niqab or request her mother to send her a niqab.

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