Is my oath not to wear the niqab valid and binding, and what should I do now, knowing that I wear a face mask and cover the rest of my face, with only my eyes showing?
A woman must cover her entire body from non- men. The father's assistance to his daughter in this regard is obligatory. As for the oath sworn by the girl, she is not obligated to fulfill it because it is an oath to commit a sin. She must offer expiation for breaking an oath if she was not coerced. The face covering worn by the girl with openings for the eyes is considered acceptable concealment, and she will be rewarded for it. However, a surgical mask (kamama) does not fulfill the wisdom of the . Covering the face with a surgical mask inside the home without reason is unnecessary. However, covering the face outdoors with a surgical mask is permissible. It is advisable to continue with what the girl is currently wearing to avoid problems, while repeatedly trying to persuade her father and supplicating for his guidance.
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