Is it obligatory for a woman to wear the full legal hijab at home in front of non-mahrams, such as her husband's brother, or is it sufficient to wear loose clothing and a head covering?
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A woman must cover her entire body in front of non- men, including her face and hands. Her clothing should be loose and not provocative. A woman is permitted to sit with her husband's relatives if she observes the legal , covering her face, hair, and the rest of her body, provided there is no suspicion or private seclusion involved. It is even more imperative for a woman to observe hijab in front of her husband's relatives, as they enter and sit with her without objection, and this could lead to undesirable consequences.
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