Is it permissible for a woman to be content with the [obligatory] Shar’i hijab without covering the face and hands, given that covering the face attracts attention and leads to hurtful words in her country?
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The correct opinion among scholars is that it is obligatory for a woman to cover her face and hands in front of non- men, whether or not there is a risk of fitna (temptation). However, if there is a risk of fitna, scholars unanimously agree on the obligation. Women are advised to cover their faces, fulfilling the religious obligation, even if they face harm.
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