Is a woman's face awrah?

Q:

1. If the face of women considered awrah in front of non-mahram?
2. It is not haram to see the breast of mahram women (aunt,sister) but against modesty - is it correct?

A: 

1. It is compulsory for a woman to cover her face from na mahram men.
2. Refrain from this.

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

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)