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Choosing the Wife Between Divorce and Covering the Face

Question
What is the ruling on giving the wife the choice between divorce and wearing the khimar, knowing that my jilbab is covering and my hijab, and it was a condition for accepting the marriage that I do not wear the khimar, and he agreed, what is the ruling?
Answer
I say, and with God's success: Wearing the hijab is an additional cover and modesty for you, and it is better for you and your community, and it promotes more chastity and safety. There is great reward in wearing it, and if your husband desires this and you are his honor, reputation, and dignity, it is best for you to comply with him; because he is asking you for something that involves no sin, and it comes from his care and jealousy for you. And God knows best.
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