Is it obligatory to burn a personal photo of a veiled woman found in a house inhabited by young men?
The woman's entire body is considered 'awrah (private parts that must be covered), including her face and hands, according to the preponderant and most authoritative opinion. It is obligatory to cover the face and hands. What is unlawful for a woman to expose to non-mahram men is also unlawful to expose in her photograph, because temptation can arise from a picture. However, if the hijab fulfills its conditions, including covering the face and hands, then it is permissible for non-mahram men to look at the picture, provided there is no lust and no fear of temptation. Nevertheless, it is better not to look unless there is a need. If these conditions are not met, such as the face being uncovered, then it is impermissible to allow young men to look at the picture, and the picture must be destroyed or kept away from the sight of non-mahram men.
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