What is the ruling on applying kohl (ithmid) at any time of the year, given that the one applying it is a female student at a mixed-gender university, and its application is for medicinal purposes, not for adornment?
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Kohl is an adornment for women. It is not permissible for her to uncover her face in front of non-mahram men while wearing it if she fears temptation. She should limit its application to within her home.
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