What is the opinion of the people of knowledge regarding restricting face covering to Arab men only in Western countries, when there are foreign non-Arab men in the same place?
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The issue of covering the face is a matter of dispute, and the we adopt is that it is obligatory to cover it from all non- men. If the sister believes that the view allowing the unveiling of the face is more preponderant, there is no blame upon her, and there is no harm in her covering her face in the presence of some people due to considerations and interests she deems fit. However, the most preferable and exculpatory for one's conscience is to cover the face in front of everyone.
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