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One of our brothers/sisters has asked this question:

Salaam
I woul dlike to ask wut parts o fte girls body have to be covered infront of

her father and brother n what about other girls?

Like can she wear shorts infront of her father n brother n sleevless n thos

clothes?

and what about her mom n sisters n her friends?

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Answer:

What parts of Women should be covered?

In the name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His help and ask for His forgiveness. Whoever Allah guides none can misguide, and whoever He allows to fall astray, none can guide them aright. We bear witness that there is no one (no idol, no person, no grave, no prophet, no imam, no dai, nobody!) worthy of worship but Allah Alone, and we bear witness that Muhammad(saws) is His slave-servant and the seal of His Messengers.

Your question: I woul dlike to ask wut parts o fte girls body have to be covered infront of her father and brother n what about other girls?

The ‘satr’ of the women, which she should not reveal in front of anyone (except her husband), is from the beginning of her breasts to her knees (inclusive).

Your question: Like can she wear shorts infront of her father n brother n sleevless n thos clothes?

If the shorts she wears, covers her legs upto her knees, and her upper half is covered; there is no harm. There is no harm if she wears sleeveless clothes in front of her mehram-male relatives, provided her ‘satr’ from her breasts to her knees (inclusive) is covered.

Your question: and what about her mom n sisters n her friends?

In the company of other women, she still has to cover her ‘satr’ completely.

Whatever written of Truth and benefit is only due to Allah’s Assistance and Guidance, and whatever of error is of me. Allah Alone Knows Best and He is the Only Source of Strength.

Your Brother in Islam,

Burhan