Text Analysis and Context of Muslim Women's Aurat According to Four Sects

Objectives: This study aims to identify the laws and restrictions of the Aurat of Muslim women according to the opinion of the four sects in dealing with Mahrams, foreign men, other Muslim women, and non-Muslim women. Methods: This study uses a qualitative method through a textual and contextual content analysis approach. This analysis uses the books of muktabar from the four sects. The data obtained was then deductively and comparatively analyzed to create a law based on the views of the four sects. Results: The results of the study show that the scholars of the four sects are unanimous and unequivocal in their view that women are obligated to cover their aurats during socializing. However, the study also found that there is disagreement among them regarding the restriction of women's aurat in front of mahrams, foreign men, fellow Muslim women, and non-Muslim women. Conclusion: Each sect adheres to its opinion based on the evidence, reasons and methods it uses in determining the right and restriction of aurat of Muslim women in public.