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What is the ruling on a Muslim woman raising her isdal, milhafah, or abaya without need, in order to show her trousers?

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It is not permissible for a Muslim woman to lift what covers her body to reveal clothing underneath that is impermissible to appear in before non-mahram men. Wearing trousers alone is not considered a hijab, so it is not permissible to display them.

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