Is it permissible to remove the hijab out of necessity?
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The is an obligation that may not be abandoned except in cases of inability or compelling necessity, as Allah the Almighty says: "unless you are compelled to it." Necessity is defined as a person reaching a point where, if they do not commit the forbidden act, they will perish or be close to perishing, or will suffer hardship that is difficult to bear. If a Muslim woman reaches this point, it is permissible for her to remove the hijab to the extent of that necessity.
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