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What is the extent of pardah? When making purdah is it okay to leave the eyes open with the rest of the face covered?

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When making pardah is it okay to leave the eyes open with the rest of the face covered? If one is in the state of impurity, can one wear new dress (never worn before) or will have to take a ghusl first? Jazakallah Khairan.

Answer

Allah Taãla mentions in the Noble Qur’an, ‘(O Muhammad (Sallallaahu Alayhi
Wasallam), tell the believing males to lower their gazes. tell the believing
females to lower their gazes …’ (Quran 24:29-30). The injunction of
lowering the gaze is clear that it is not permissible for strange males and
females to look at one another. Due to the immorality of times and weakness
of resistance, it is compulsory for a female to cover her face which is the
focus of her beauty. The covering of the face conveniently facilitates the
accomplishment of the purpose of lowering the gaze.

and Allah Ta’ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
FATWA DEPT.

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