Tulfah inquires about hijab timing

Sheikh Ahmed Waseem, Secretary of the Fatwa Department at Dar Al-Ifta al-Misriyyah, confirmed that the obligation of wearing the hijab becomes mandatory for a woman once she reaches the age of responsibility, which is fulfilled upon reaching puberty—usually marked by the onset of menstruation—whether at age 12 or another age depending on the case. He explained that before reaching puberty is considered training and aims to gradually accustom children to acts of worship, rather than being a full religious obligation. He emphasized the importance of raising children with religious practices from a young age to facilitate a smooth transition when they come of age. He also noted that religious upbringing requires gradualness and fostering love for worship, and that children should be taught prayer starting at age seven, without forcing or imposing harshness in the religious education process.

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