Wearing the niqaab even though one's family may disagree

Q: I just applied for a part-time job and they require that I remove my pardah (niqaab). I usually do not wear it in my home town due to my home situation as a revert and my family is against it and out of respect for them I do not wear it. However I made the intention to wear it full time even though my family would still disagree. 

My question is: What is the ruling on this and would it be advisable to wear it even though it may cause arguing and tension at home, and should I ever take off my niqaab (in future) for the sake of a job?

A: When this is a requirement and obligation in Islam then don't pay attention to people's criticism. In this circumstance, it is better to remain silent and do what is right. The sequence of obedience is first Allah Ta`ala, then Rasulullah (sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) and then people. So you cannot break the sequence for any person and for any situation.

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

 

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)