Is it permissible for a woman to use the car's front mirror to clean her face or for any other purpose in front of road users?
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Scholars have differed regarding the obligation of a woman covering her face. The adopted by us is that she must cover it, and it is not permissible for her to uncover it in front of non- men. Therefore, it is not permissible for a woman to uncover her face in front of a non-mahram driver. A woman using a mirror in front of a non-mahram man to clean her face indicates a lack of modesty and is unbecoming of a woman of intense modesty. The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "Indeed, among the things that people have received from the words of prophethood are: If you feel no shame, then do as you please."
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