Ruling on a Women uncovering their hands in the presence of non-Mahrams

Published

Aug 08, 2020 / Dhul-Hijjah 14, 1441

Question:

Is it permissible for a woman to uncover her hands in public or not?

Answer:

The palms of a woman’s hands are ‘Awrah (parts of the body that must be covered in public), which may not be uncovered in the presence of non-Mahrams (spouse or unmarriageable relative).