Fatwa #439715 December 2001United States of America

What is the awra of a woman in front of her mahrems? What is the least she needs to cover?

Answer

A female may leave her hair, face, forearms, hands and feet uncovered in
front of her mahrams. (Males prohibited in marriage)

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
FATWA DEPT.

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