Women, veil, marriage and related issues in Islam

Islamic guidelines recognize the concept of khalwa , which permits a woman to be in seclusion (alone in the same room or dwelling) with her male mahram . This crucial exception to the general Islamic principle of avoiding seclusion with non-mahrams stems from the profound trust and familial bond inherent in the mahram relationship. A mahram is a male relative with whom marriage is permanently prohibited due to blood relations (such as father, brother, uncle) or marriage relations (such as father-in-law, step-father). This prohibition of marriage signifies a sacred and inviolable bond, establishing a level of trust and intimacy that transcends typical social boundaries. The allowance for khalwa with a mahram underscores the Islamic emphasis on preserving familial honor and safeguarding women's dignity. By recognizing the mahram relationship as a safe and trusted environment, Islamic guidelines acknowledge the inherent purity and respect within such familial bonds. This principl...

The verse 24:31 of Quran grants an exemption to women regarding covering their adornments in the presence of their male slaves. "And tell the believing women to lower their glances and guard their private parts and not expose their beauty (zeenah) except only that which is apparent and to wrap [a portion of] their headcovers over their chests and not expose their beauty except to their husbands, their fathers, their husbands’ fathers, their sons, their husbands’ sons, their brothers, their brothers’ sons, their sisters’ sons, their women, that which their right hands possess [i.e. male and female slaves], or those male attendants having no physical desire, or children who are not yet aware of the private aspects of women. And they should not strike their feet, drawing attention to their hidden charms. And turn to Allāh in repentance, all of you, O Believers, that you might succeed." [Sura an-Nur 24:31]   This is also validated by Sunnah : وبما روي عَنْ أَنَسٍ أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ...