What is the ruling on women who wear the niqab shunning those who do not—even if they wear the legal dress—until they wear it, and what is the ruling on theq niqab, and is it permissible to shun mothers, sisters, and female relatives who do not wear the niqab or the hijab?

Covering the face is a matter of scholarly disagreement, with the majority opining that it is not obligatory. Therefore, one who does not cover her face, following this opinion, should not be ostracized. As for covering the rest of the body (the hijab), it is a religious obligation that should not be taken lightly. Ostracizing one who does not adhere to the hijab depends on the Islamic benefit [or common good].