💍 Khitbah & pertunangan · #3
Which parts of a woman being proposed to may be seen? May it be without a headscarf?
According to the Shafi'i school, only the face and both palms may be seen; the woman need not remove her headscarf.
The face shows her looks, while the hands show her build, and that is enough to make a decision. Looking at any other part of the ʿawrah remains forbidden because the couple are not yet married. The viewing must be in the presence of a mahram or others (no khalwat), without touching, and with a serious intention to marry. Asking a woman to remove her headscarf, send photos without a headscarf, or do a "trial" in certain clothes is not permitted in the school practised in Malaysia. If in doubt about some physical feature, one may ask through a trusted woman from one's own family. See khitbah.
The face shows her looks, while the hands show her build, and that is enough to make a decision. Looking at any other part of the ʿawrah remains forbidden because the couple are not yet married. The viewing must be in the presence of a mahram or others (no khalwat), without touching, and with a serious intention to marry. Asking a woman to remove her headscarf, send photos without a headscarf, or do a "trial" in certain clothes is not permitted in the school practised in Malaysia. If in doubt about some physical feature, one may ask through a trusted woman from one's own family. See khitbah.
Difference between schools. The Hanafi, Maliki and Shafi'i schools limit it to the face and palms (some Hanafis add the feet). The Hanbali school permits the parts usually visible at home such as the neck, hands and feet.
Sumber
Sunan at-Tirmidhi 1087 (hasan)Sahih Muslim 1424Surah an-Nur 24:31