What Is the Islamic Ruling on Wearing a Niqab?


Hanafi Fiqh

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Question

What is the Islamic ruling on wearing a niqab?

Answer

In this video, Shaykh Faraz delves into the rulings on wearing the niqab within Islamic law. He explains the different scholarly opinions and interpretations that guide the understanding and practice of wearing the niqab, providing viewers with a comprehensive overview of its religious significance and legal status.

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. He studied under renowned scholars globally for ten years, beginning in Damascus and continuing in Amman, Jordan. Notable mentors include Shaykh Adib al-Kallas and Shaykh Hassan al-Hindi. After completing his studies, Shaykh Faraz returned to Canada in 2007 and established SeekersGuidance, dedicated to spreading reliable, relevant, and inspiring Islamic knowledge online and on the ground.