1. Is the Muslim woman's awrah in front of her Muslim sister restricted to the area between the navel and the knee, and does this include relatives such as the mother, sister, and friend, and what is the evidence for that? 2. Is it correct for a husband not to defend his wife when his mother falsely accuses her of controlling him, making him unhappy, and being emotionally cold, under the pretext of avoiding escalating the problem, and what should the wife do regarding these repeated accusations? Is informing the mother about these problems considered backbiting?

The 'awrah (intimate parts) of a Muslim woman in front of another Muslim woman is from the navel to the knee, except in the case of a non-Muslim woman, where her 'awrah in front of a Muslim woman is the entire body except for the face and hands, and what appears when working. Refraining from laughing at backbiting and not participating with in-laws in prohibited matters is the minimum obligation. Informing one's mother about what the husband's mother does is not considered backbiting if it is for the purpose of seeking redress, but one must deliberate before informing and ensure that the mother will strive for a solution amicably and that the husband's opinion will be sought.