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Is the area under the armpits and breasts considered 'awrah in Maliki fiqh?

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The 'awrah (intimate parts) of a woman are of two types: 'awrah in prayer, and 'awrah in viewing. The 'awrah for prayer according to the Maliki school is of two types: severe and light. The severe 'awrah is the entire body except for the chest and the extremities (the abdomen, the back, and between the navel and the knee). The light 'awrah is the chest and the extremities (the head, neck, arms, and top of the feet). If any part of the severe 'awrah is uncovered, the prayer must be repeated absolutely. As for the light 'awrah, it is recommended to repeat the prayer only within its prescribed time.

A woman's 'awrah in front of another Muslim woman is what is between the navel and the knee. In front of a non-Muslim woman, it is the entire body except for the face and extremities. A woman's 'awrah in front of non-mahram men is the entire body, and there is a difference of opinion regarding the obligation of covering the face and hands, except when there is a fear of temptation, in which case they must be covered.

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