A woman covering up in front of her children

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Q: I am a married woman. Sometimes Ii wear transparent clothes, which may show the skin or the short skirts that show my thighs when I sit down. I wear these clothes because I find it easy to do domestic tasks while wearing them. Sometime, I wear them because of the hot weather or to look sexy for my husband. However, my husband advised me not to wear these clothes in front of our children. My children's ages range between three and nine years old. He fears that the children may remember their mother's appearance in these clothes when they grow up. (Part No. 17; Page No. 297) I did not accept his advice on the basis that our children are still too young to be tempted. This issue troubles me and I do not want to displease my Lord. I wrote to you hoping that you would tell me about the legal ruling on this issue and give me advice.

A: You have to obey your husband and cover yourself and wear decent clothes in front of your children as your husband orders you. In this way the children will not get used to seeing the private parts of females and their beauty. It is permissible for you to show what women usually show such as the face, hands, arms and feet and so on in front of the children. May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.