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2008/08/18
Summary of question
Is it permissible for women in America to not wear hijab if they are afriad of being targeted as terrorists or being bothered by people?
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Is it permissible for women in America to not wear hijab if they are afriad of being targeted as terrorists or being bothered by people?
Concise answer
These answers have been received by the offices of some grand ayatullahs so far on your question:
The office of Ayatullah Khamenei:
In the case of your question it isn’t permissible.
The office of Ayatullah Makarem Shirazi:
These issues aren’t an acceptable excuse for not observing the hijab.
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