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


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).

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  • Source :
    Fatawa Al-Lajnah Al-Da'imah, Fatwa no. 3079, Question 4
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