Fatwa #563714 May 2002United States of America

my family doesn’t want me to cover my face or wear a head cover, b’coz they r scared that I might be into trouble

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what to do ? plz advice Salam bro. I will be traveling alone to Saudi Arabia from USA within few days. Thought I observe hijab always, but my family doesn?t want me to cover my face or wear a head cover, b?coz they r scared that I might be into trouble, since I will be alone! Plz advice me what to do, I tried to convince them..but no use!reply asap

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You should, at least, cover your head and wear a loose garment to conceal
the form and shape of your body during travel.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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