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    Question ID: 30005Country: India

    Title: We practice bhurka as clothing, my friend says it not compulsory to wear nose piece (Nikab) to cover the face, is it ok if our family members wear bhurka alone or we should cover the face.

    Question: Asalamu alaikum Hazarath, We practice bhurka as clothing, my friend says it not compulsory to wear nose piece (Nikab) to cover the face, is it ok if our family members wear bhurka alone or we should cover the face.

    Answer ID: 30005

    Bismillah hir-Rahman nir-Rahim !

    (Fatwa: 362/193/D=1432)

    It is necessary to cover the face from non-mahram as well, though by nosepiece or chuddar. But since there is more satr in using nosepiece and less chance of falling, hence it is better.

    Allah (Subhana Wa Ta'ala) knows Best

    Darul Ifta,

    Darul Uloom Deoband, India