Is a girl obliged to obey her parents and abandon the niqab, or disobey them and wear it, knowing that she is 14 years old and that her disobedience will lead to many problems?

Concealing the face from non-mahram men is obligatory according to the most sound opinion of scholars. It is not permissible for a girl to obey her parents in abandoning the concealment of the face, for the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "There is no obedience in sin; obedience is only in what is right." One should strive to advise the parents and convince them that abandoning the concealment of the face is a sin and an act of disobedience. The issue is not about convincing the parents of the obligation of niqab, but rather that the legally accountable girl is not bound to follow her father's opinion, nor is it permissible for him to compel her to his opinion. One should be gentle in speaking with parents and patient with them.

If the parents do not object to the principle of face concealment and believe that their daughter is too young, this makes it easier to convince them that a mature woman is required to cover herself. The problems anticipated from the girl's persistence will disappear over time, and the matter requires patience and sacrifice. To alleviate the parents' fears, one can demonstrate the depth of conviction in niqab and adherence to it.

Dealing with parents should be done deliberately. One can seek mediation from someone who can convince them or present some audio recordings from trusted scholars. If the anticipated problems are significant, wearing the niqab can be delayed slightly, and going out and mixing with non-mahram men can be reduced, or it can be worn outside the home where the parents cannot see you.