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Is it compulsory for women to cover their faces while wearing a burqa?

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Is covering the face compulsory for women while wearing burqa?. In Malaysia it is a hot issue. Please give a detailed reply

Answer

(Fatwa: 662/616=B/1430)

If she fears fitnah she should cover her face. In this age, there is no doubt that it causes fitnah, therefore it is regarded necessary.

Allah (Subhana Wa Ta’ala) knows Best

Darul Ifta,
Darul Uloom Deoband

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