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The
hijaab
of an elderly woman
Question:
Is it allowed for a woman advanced in age, say 70 or 90 years
old, to uncover her face in front of relatives who are not
mahram?
Response:
Allaah says, {And as for women past child-bearing who do not
expect marriage, it is no sin upon them if they discard their
(outer) clothing in such a way as not to show their adornment.
But to refrain is better for them. And Allaah is All-Hearer,
All-Knower}, [an-Noor 60]. So there is no harm if the menopausal
women who are not seeking marriage and are not displaying
their adornments uncover their faces in front of non-related
men. However, for them to remain covered is still better for
Allaah has said in the verse, {But to refrain is better for
them.} This is because some of them, when they are seen, may
be a source of temptation due to their beautiful faces even
though they are elderly and not displaying their adornments.
However, if she is going to be having adornments [such as
make-up and jewellery], she may not take off her outer covering.
Having adornments includes beautifying the face with kohl
and so forth.
Shaykh
Ibn Baaz
Fataawa al-Mar.ah
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