Is the niqab obligatory? If so, what is the authenticity of the hadith that indicates the permissibility for a woman to adorn herself for suitors after giving birth to the child of her deceased husband, which suggests that not wearing the niqab was a common matter and was not prohibited by the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him?
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The niqab (face veil) and uncovering the face for someone proposing marriage are not contradictory. The fundamental principle is that it is impermissible for a woman to uncover her face or adorn herself in front of a non- man. However, adorning oneself for someone proposing marriage is an exception to this principle.
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