Women’s Attire in front of Mahrams
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Question
Could you please clarify the hijaab of a woman in front of her mahrams (i.e. her father and brothers). For example, is it permissible for her to wear half sleeves and uncover her hair, whilst wearing the traditional Pakistani shalwar kameez?Answer
Wa Alaykum Assalam wa Rahmatullah wa Barakatuhu,
In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful & Compassionate
There is a difference between what legal limits entail and what dignity and propriety entail.
In terms of legal limits, the ‘nakedness’ of a woman in from of her immediate kin—her father, grandfathers, brothers, children, first uncles—is: navel to knee plus the waist area. Answers on www.SunniPath.com explain this. Please go to www.SunniPath.com, and search for fiqh awra
As for propriety and dignity, our scholars tell us that young women should dress in a modest manner, preferring loose unrevealing clothing even at home.
This is akin to men: would it be proper for men to walk around at home with only a long towel covering them from navel to knee? No: it would be undignified and unbecoming.
Faraz Rabbani.
Please also see the following link in answer to your question:
This answer was published by SunniPath and is preserved as written. Rulings can depend on circumstances; for your own situation, consult a qualified scholar.
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