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Al-jawab billahi at-taufeeq (the answer with Allah’s guidance) Wearing the shalwar kamees, if it fulfills the requirements of covering the `Awrah, then it is acceptable; otherwise, it is not. Any substance that conceals the colour of the `awrah under normal light is acceptable. So therefore wearing the shalwar kamees outdoors is totally prohibited. Wearing it underneath the Hijab/Niqab is permissible. As for propriety and dignity, at home women should dress in a modest manner, preferring loose unrevealing clothing. It must be remembered that to wear the Hijab/ Niqab outdoors is compulsory and indoors if there are Ghair Mahram men (those whom you can marry) present. Go to these sites to understand more about Hijab/Niqab. http://www.cislamonline.com/library/index.php?view=sisters/veil#2 http://www.cislamonline.com/library/index.php?view=sisters/nikab http://www.islamworld.net/hijabvirtue.html http://www.islamsa.org.za/library/women_and_clothing.htm And Only Allah Ta’ala knows Best. ————————————–
Moulana Qamruz Zaman
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