Yes, within specific limitations, a woman can see another woman's private parts in Islam. The rules regarding what parts of the body can be exposed between women are different than those between men and women, or in the presence of non-related men.
Islamic Guidelines on Female Nudity
According to Islamic teachings, a woman's awrah (parts of the body that must be covered) differs depending on who is present. The following table summarizes the awrah rules between women:
| Scenario | Areas that Must Be Covered (Awrah) | Areas that May Be Exposed |
|---|---|---|
| Woman to Another Woman | From the navel to the knees. | All other parts of the body excluding between the navel to the knees. |
Understanding the Limits
Based on the reference, a Muslim woman can expose any part of her body to another woman except the portion that is between the knees to the navel.
Examples of Acceptable Exposure Between Women:
- A woman can show her arms, head, hair, back, and lower legs to another woman.
- A woman can reveal her upper chest and back to another woman.
- This would also allow for normal clothing that women wear at home, to be worn in front of other women.
What Should Not Be Exposed
- The area between the navel and the knees (including the navel itself) must remain covered when in the presence of other women. This would mean wearing clothing that covers this area.
Practical Insights
It's important to note that interpretations and applications of these rules may vary among different Islamic scholars and communities. However, the core principle is to maintain modesty and decorum even in the presence of other women. Some women might choose to be more conservative than the basic guidelines, while some might be a bit less so. But it is not permissible to display what is considered to be the awrah. This flexibility allows for a degree of comfort and practicality in female-only environments while upholding the Islamic spirit of modesty.
