Women covering their faces
Adil Salahi; 30/6/08
Q. At the institute where I study, I was told by one lecturer that the institute does not allow women to cover their faces. Therefore, I did not cover my face. Later I learned that it was only this lecturer who objects strongly to this practice. Could you please explain the position, citing evidence in support. (S. bint Abdullah)
A. There is nothing in the Qur’an or the Sunnah to suggest that women must cover their faces in public. In fact there is evidence to the contrary. According to all four schools of thought women need not cover their faces or their hands, up to their wrists. The most definitive Qur’anic statement in this regard is: “Let them draw their head-coverings over their bosoms.” (24: 31) In fact, the statement refers to the opening at the top of a woman’s dress.
See: http://www.arabnews.com/?page=5§ion=0&article=111061&d=30&m=6&y=2008
Tags: Religion, Saudi Arabia