The third question of Fatwa no. 4470
3) When should a girl start to wear a Hijab (veil)? Is it obligatory that we impose it on girl students, even if they hate it?
A: When a girl reaches puberty, it is
obligatory on her to wear the clothes that cover all her `Awrah (parts
of the body that must be covered in public), including her face, head,
and hands, whether she is a student or not.
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It is the responsibility of her guardian to make her abide by this,
even if she does not like it. He should also train her for this duty
before she reaches puberty, so she will get used to it and it becomes
easy for her to comply. May Allah grant us success. May peace and
blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.
The Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Ifta’
The fourth question of Fatwa no. 4246
Q 4: Is it permissible for under-aged girls to go out without wearing Hijab (veil) or to offer Salah (Prayer) without putting on Khimar (veil covering to the waist)?
A: It is Wajib (obligatory) on their Wali (a legally
responsible person for bringing up children i.e. their father, mother,
grandfather and so on) to educate them about the etiquettes of Islam.
They have to be enjoined to cover their `Awrah (parts of the body that
must be covered in public) whenever they go out. The foregoing is a
means of avoiding temptation and acquainting the under-aged girls with
good manners so that they do not become a reason for the spread of
corruption. Besides, the Wali of the under-aged girls should
enjoin them to put on Khimar whenever they perform Salah. However, if
they do not do so; their Salah is still valid. Proof of the foregoing is a Hadeeth in which the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: Allah does not accept the prayer of a menstruant (i.e., an adult woman) unless (she covers her head) with a Khimar. (Related by Al-Tirmidhi)
(Part No. 17; Page No. 221)
May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.