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Is a Muslim woman obligated to uncover her face when passing through her country's airport to avert potential harm, if her country fights against those who wear the niqab but does not fight against the hijab, which permits the face to be visible?

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There is a constriction upon those who adhere to religion, but the path to Paradise is not easy. The headscarf of a Muslim woman is an obligation upon her, and she must be patient with it. A woman must adhere to the complete, শরعي (Shar'i) hijab. If she is asked to uncover her face for identity verification at her country's airport, she should request that a woman do so in a private room. If this is not possible and she is subject to embarrassment, she may uncover her face and then cover it again when she is able. As for the fear of being attributed to extremist groups due to wearing the শরعي (Shar'i) hijab, without any resultant harm, this is not a justification for abandoning what Allah has made obligatory concerning the hijab. Indeed, the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, endured harm and false accusations yet did not abandon his call.

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