{"_id":"687f01557f0c1438e61c79ce","title":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Do I have to cover my hair in front of my brother-in-law?\\n\"}]}","question":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Do I have to cover my hair in front of my brother-in-law? He just got married, and we all live together with my husband’s parents as a joint family. My mother-in-law says I don’t need to cover my hair, but I’ve heard different opinions. Since I’m always moving around the house cooking and cleaning, covering my hair gets very hot. My husband and I are planning to move soon, but what should I do in the meantime?\\n\"}]}","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Yes, it is obligatory for a woman to observe proper hijab in front of her brother-in-law, including covering her hair. In the well-known hadith, the Prophet ﷺ was asked about a woman’s interaction with her husband’s male relatives, and he said: \"},{\"attributes\":{\"italic\":true},\"insert\":\"“The brother-in-law is death.” (\"},{\"attributes\":{\"link\":\"https://sunnah.com/bukhari:5232\",\"italic\":true},\"insert\":\"Bukhārī, 5232\"},{\"attributes\":{\"italic\":true},\"insert\":\" & \"},{\"attributes\":{\"link\":\"https://sunnah.com/muslim:2172\",\"italic\":true},\"insert\":\"Muslim, 2172\"},{\"attributes\":{\"italic\":true},\"insert\":\")\"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\\nEven if you are in the same house due to family circumstances, the obligation to cover remains. Islam prioritizes protecting the boundaries of modesty, even when it’s uncomfortable or inconvenient. You can try to use lighter, breathable scarves or stay in private areas of the home when you need a break. The Prophet ﷺ also said: \"},{\"attributes\":{\"italic\":true},\"insert\":\"“Modesty is part of faith.”\"},{\"attributes\":{\"link\":\"https://sunnah.com/muslim:36\",\"italic\":true},\"insert\":\" (Muslim, 36)\"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\\nEnduring some difficulty for the sake of Allah and maintaining modesty is a noble sacrifice. May Allah make it easy for you and strengthen you and bless your upcoming move with comfort and peace.\\n\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668d9fde0b76658b4c232779","tag":"Women: Modesty","count":60},{"_id":"668d9fe00b76658b4c2327b5","tag":"Men: Modesty","count":37},{"_id":"668d9fde0b76658b4c23278c","tag":"Relationships: In-Laws","count":11}],"createdOn":"2025-07-22T03:11:17.156Z"}