Is it permissible for my brother to see my wife's face when she is veiled?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
The most preponderant opinion is that the face and palms are 'awrah (parts of the body that must be covered) and must be concealed from non- men. The husband's brother is considered a non-mahram, and thus she must conceal her face from him.
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