Should old women make purdah?

Q: Is it wajib for old women to cover their faces (through niqab), or does this obligation only exist for young and middle-aged women?

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A: The obligation is for both.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

 

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)