Is it permissible for a woman who wears the niqab to remove it—given that it has caused her eyesight to weaken—in order to preserve what remains of her vision; acting upon the legal maxims: "Ward off harm before seeking benefit," and "Necessities overrule prohibitions"? And what is the religious ruling if these maxims do not apply to her situation?
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Covering the face is obligatory according to the more preponderant opinion among scholars. If a trustworthy doctor determines that the niqab opening harms vision, it is permissible to widen it to the extent that removes the harm, because hardship begets ease.
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