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Can the hadith of Subay'ah al-Aslamiyah be used as evidence for the permissibility of uncovering the face while wearing makeup?

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Some people cite the of Subai'ah bint Al-Harith Al-Aslamiyah as evidence for the permissibility of a woman going out with an uncovered face and wearing makeup. However, this deduction is flawed and incorrect for the following reasons: It is not mentioned in any narration that Subai'ah went out unveiled or that Abu As-Sanabil saw her in the street; rather, he entered upon her. It is not mentioned that she uncovered her face in front of Abu As-Sanabil; rather, she beautified herself, applied kohl, dyed her hands with henna, and wore adornment garments, which indicates the completion of her ' (waiting period), not the uncovering of her face. Abu As-Sanabil was one of the suitors, and her beautification was for them and within her home, which is permissible for a suitor. When she went out to the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, she gathered her garments around her and went at night, which indicates her modesty when going out.

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