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Is it permissible to remove the niqab if it causes pressure on the eyes?

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The ruling on a woman covering her face has been previously explained in fatwas numbered: 32209, 30593, and 33125. There is no specific type or particular detail required for the niqab. If a certain type of niqab causes difficulty or any hardship, one should switch to another type.

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