What is the ruling on a woman who removed her niqab after wearing it, claiming that this is better due to the misconduct of some niqabi women, and what is the way to advise her in light of her refusal of her husband's request to return to wearing it?
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Scholars differ on the obligation of the niqab, but the wife must obey her husband if he orders her to wear it. The husband should approach her with wisdom and explain the obligation of obeying him, and the fallacy of her argument that some niqab-wearing women commit errors. He should also strive to help her strengthen her connection with her Lord by associating with righteous women and listening to admonitions.
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