{"_id":"68c1897bdb2906d07b3fcc21","title":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Why do Muslim women cover in front of LGBT individuals?\\n\"}]}","question":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"I recently found out one of my roommates is from the LGBT community. Her biological sex is female, and still identifies as a girl, but is interested in women. I have heard that I should cover my hair in her presence and should avoid hugging her or shaking her hands. Is this true? If it is, can you explain where this ruling comes from?\\n\"}]}","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Yes, you would dress in front of her as if you would dress in front of men. Also avoid touching and hugging.\\n\\nThis is not my personal conclusion; I am merely conveying what is stated in our legal tradition. This issue has been addressed in classical legal texts because lesbianism is not a new concept. The legal reasoning is that men and women are instructed to cover in front of each other due to the potential for sexual desire between them. This is why covering is not required in front of mahrams (non-marriageable relatives), as there is typically no sexual desire. A woman who is sexually attracted to and engages in sexual relations with other women would be subject to the same rules as a man due to the presence of the same legal cause.\\n\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668d9fde0b76658b4c232779","tag":"Women: Modesty","count":60},{"_id":"668da02b0b76658b4c232ff9","tag":"Relationships: Friend","count":52},{"_id":"668da0460b76658b4c2332e6","tag":"Contemporary Life: Lgbt","count":15}],"createdOn":"2025-09-10T14:21:47.481Z"}