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What is the jurisprudential ruling regarding a female doctor not wearing an abaya when going to and returning from the hospital, given her commitment to the full legitimate hijab (a long and loose lab coat and a long head covering), and the car transporting her directly to and from the hospital door and her home, and her wearing the abaya, face veil, and covering for hands and feet when she goes out for other purposes?

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Source: FtawySummarized from the full answer at Ftawy · reviewed Sep 2, 20261 min readAlso available in العربية
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There is no harm in wearing the aforementioned overcoat if it meets the Islamic requirements of being loose, covering the entire body, and not being tight or transparent. These conditions must also be met by the headscarf, which should cover the face. These conditions aim to safeguard the woman and preserve her dignity.

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