Is not wearing the niqab considered haram, and does it make a woman who does not wear it سافرة (unveiled/exposed)?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
Scholars have differed on the permissibility of a woman uncovering her face in front of non- men when there is no fear of temptation. However, the issued by us is that covering it is obligatory, and uncovering the face is considered safūr (unveiling).
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