{"_id":"668d9fe30b76658b4c232820","title":"Are feet part of a Muslim woman's awrah?","question":"Can you clarify whether or not feet are a part of the awrah (and which madhahib for each opinion)? Basically do they need to be covered in salah? And does that mean we shouldn't be wearing sandals?","answer":"According to the Shafi, Maliki, and Hanbali schools, the feet are part of a woman’s awrah (nakedness) so they must be covered in public and in salat. However, as per the strongest opinion in the Hanafi school, the feet are not part of the awrah, hence they don't need to be covered in public or in salat. I would recommend covering them whenever possible, especially when praying since it’s the majority opinion, and when there’s no legit hardship or need, it’s always better to be on the safe side.\nPrevious prayers are valid since there exists an opinion within the Sharia that allows it. So, no need to worry about previous prayers. Going forward, a follower of the Shafi school needs to keep the feet covered. Even for Hanafis, I would recommend going with the more cautious opinion, which also exists within the Hanafi school as well. However, if doing so poses difficulty, then you can take the dispensation from Hanafi school when needed. In terms of whether someone is sinning or not, it’s very simple: as long as you follow a valid scholarly opinion, one is in obedience to Allah. Just remember that scholarly opinions should be taken from trusted sources.","tags":[{"_id":"668d9fe30b76658b4c23281e","tag":"Salah: Other","count":138},{"_id":"668d9fde0b76658b4c232779","tag":"Women: Modesty","count":60}],"createdOn":"2024-07-09T20:38:59.618Z"}