Removing the Niqab After Wearing It for Many Years

Question
I am a very beautiful woman and I have been wearing the niqab for many years, but it has started to affect my vision, so I decided to remove the niqab. Am I sinning?
Answer
I say, and with God's guidance: It is obligatory for a woman to cover her face if revealing it causes temptation for her and for the Muslims. If there is no temptation in revealing it, then covering it is recommended and desirable. Therefore, you should consider this meaning in your situation. However, if covering causes harm, it is permissible to uncover the face. And God knows best.
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