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The Ruling on the Niqab in the Hanafi School
Is a woman's face and hands considered 'awrah in the Hanafi school? What is the ruling on the niqab according to them, along with mentioning reliable sources in the school to refer to regarding these rulings?
Answer
I say, and with God's help: A woman's face is not considered 'awrah (nakedness), but she covers it if it is a source of temptation. It is recommended for her to cover it for the sake of modesty and to avoid temptation. And God knows best.
