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Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

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If a Muslim woman cannot display her beauty to non-Mahram individuals, including at mixed gatherings like weddings, then should she avoid attending such events? And if she does go, how should she present herself?
Zaid Alsalami

Bismihi ta'āla

A believer must avoid free mix-gatherings, for whatever reason it may be, and as close as the non-mahrams may be. We must try to promote segregated wedding programs, and not allow ourselves to participate in haram gatherings.

This works for both genders as well. A man should not attend, and a woman should not attend as well. 

It is by far better for weddings to be segregated, so that the women can dress as they wish, without hijab or any restrictions. 

If someone is forced to be there, like the person being a primary family member, then they go just for the social obligation they have, limit it to that, dressed Islamically, and leave.

And Allah knows best
What does full Hijab entail for a woman? Does it simply involve wearing modest loose clothing that covers the body, or is it specifically about wearing an Abaya?
Zaid Alsalami

Bismihi ta'āla

As far as outer hijab and Islamic dress-code for women, wearing a 'abayah or chador is not compulsory, unless it is the common custom of a particular society, and not wearing it will be seen as bad.  

In brief, wearing of modest and loose clothes, is enough, as long as deflects any attention of men.

And Allah knows best
Is it permissible for Shia female scholars to publicly speak and upload videos viewed by non-Mahram men if they observe full Hijab and wear no makeup?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Yes it allowed with full Hijab and adding to all Islamic rules.

Wassalam.
Is a Muslim woman considered to have sinned if she lives in an area where Hijab is banned but has no alternative but to remain there?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Muslim woman must perform full Hijab where ever she lives. If Hijab is banned in a country and she needs to go out of her house, she will be then required to move to another place where she can perform her duty in Hijab. 
'Wassalam.