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Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

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As a recent convert to Islam I have started wearing the Hijab. However, there are pictures of mine out there, without the Hijab, that were taken earlier. Is that counted as a sin?
Zaid Alsalami

Bishimi ta'ala

Congratulations on adorning the attire of Islam and wearing hijab. In regards to previous images of you without hijab, no, it is not considered a sin. What you are able to do is for your comfort and peace of mind, if you have access to these images, ask them to be kindly removed, and hopefully they will comply.

With prayers for your success. 
Is it compulsory for a woman in Hijab to cover her toes as well or only the rest of the feet?
Zaid Alsalami

Bismihi ta'ala

According to the mainstream view of our esteemed jurists, the feet is a part of hijab and it is obligatory for them to be covered, like any other part of a woman's body, with the exemption of her face and hands. 

However, in regards to Salat, a woman does not need to cover her feet while she is praying, as long as she is in a place where it is not possible for a non-mahram to see her. 

And Allah knows best. 
Is it permissible to give your photos without Hijab to a non-Mahram man, who you do not know, in order for the photos to be developed or printed?
Zaid Alsalami

Bismihi ta'ala

If you know that this non-mahram man will look at your images without hijab, then no it is not permissible for you to give them to him to get them developed. Your choice is to either print the images yourself, using the available printing machines in certain stores, or go to a place run by a female, or other similar options. 

And Allah knows best. 
Is it a requirement for a Muslim woman to observe Hijab in front of a non-Muslim woman?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Muslim woman is not required to observe full Hijab in front of non-Muslim women, although we have narrations advising Muslim women to be careful from non-Muslim women who might inform their non-Muslim spouses About the details of the body of Muslim woman. Muslim woman should not expose her body in front of non-Muslim women more than what is required in modesty.

'Wassalam.