Is it permissible for a niqabi woman who suffers from severe shortness of breath and has heart conditions that may lead to heart attacks and fainting spells due to the niqab, to remove her niqab based on the advice of two doctors?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
It is not permissible to uncover the face in front of non- men, unless covering it would result in harm, in which case it is permissible to uncover it to the extent of the need.
Summary from Ftawy's records · added here
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