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What is the 'awrah of a woman in front of another woman? Is it what is between the navel and the knee for extreme cases? What is the ruling on wearing tight clothing or clothing that exposes the chest at weddings and visits? How should I deal with this matter as one responsible for my flock?

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The awrah (intimate parts) of a Muslim woman in front of another Muslim woman is what is between the navel and the knee. This is the view of the majority of scholars. Other opinions have been mentioned, including that the awrah is only the two private parts (front and back), or that it is the leg, abdomen, and what is between them, or that what may be uncovered are the extremities like the head, hands, and feet. This last opinion is more cautious. It is not permissible for a woman to wear tight clothing that describes her body, due to the temptation it presents and the bad example it sets for other women, even if the temptation for men is absent. Whoever wishes to be cautious in their religion should adhere to what is more cautious.

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