Is it permissible for a woman to wear ornaments, gold, and accessories over her clothes and hijab outside the home and in front of non-mahram men, provided that only her face and hands are uncovered?
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It is permissible for a woman to wear ornaments, gold, and accessories, but she must conceal her adornments when appearing before non- men, based on the Almighty's saying: "And not display their adornment except what is apparent thereof." Therefore, displaying gold and similar items over clothing and the in front of non-mahram men is considered a forbidden display of adornment.
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