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What is the ruling on the permissibility of the face veil (niqab) for someone with severe myopia, and is there any harm in not removing it?

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The preponderant opinion is that covering the face is obligatory, and the hijab is not complete without it. However, uncovering the eyes to the extent that a woman can see does not invalidate the hijab. Therefore, there is no harm in uncovering only the eyes, provided that kohl is not applied when going out.

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