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Wearing the Niqab Among Women and in the Presence of Mahram Men QUESTION: السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته In some cultures, it is customary for women to cover their faces even in the presence of their own mahrams. Sheikh Ahmad Al-’Umari ḥafidhahullāh: وعليكم السلام ورحمة الله وبركاته This custom — whereby a woman covers her face in the presence of some of her mahrams — exists in certain regions of Yemen, particularly in areas like Rasab, Ar-Raydah, and other parts of Hadhramaut, as well as in regions I am not aware of. In these areas, a woman may cover her face even in front of her mahram, and sometimes even in front of her own husband, or other women. This practice is contrary to the Shari'ah — it is against the Shari‘ah. Allah Almighty says in His noble Book: "And they should not display their beauty except to their husbands, or their fathers, or the fathers of their husbands..." Such a custom reflects unnecessary hardship and exaggeration. Some women do not uncover their faces even in front of other women, their neighbours, and so on — and this goes against what is natural and against the Sunnah. It falls under what is termed tanattu‘ (excessiveness in religion). The Prophet ﷺ said: "The extremists are doomed. The extremists are doomed." We ask Allāh, the Most High, for wellbeing and safety. ---------------- Related ⤵️ https://t.me/womensbenefits/1004 Case study ⤵️ https://t.me/womensbenefits/1005 Face coverings may raise suspicion ⤵️ https://t.me/womensbenefits/1010 Additional advice: https://t.me/womensbenefits/1006 Covering One's Face in the Presence of Other Women Without Need is Excessiveness https://t.me/womensbenefits/1011 Beneficial Advice ⤵️ https://t.me/womensbenefits/1013 Closing remarks ⤵️ https://t.me/womensbenefits/1007