There is also a hadith the Prophet (PBUH) told Asma, his wife ‘Aisha’s sister, when she appeared wearing thin clothes, “O Asma, when woman attains her puberty it is not proper that any part of her body should be seen except this, and he pointed to his face and hands.” (Sunan Abu Daud 31:30). This hadith settles it conclusively that face and hands up to elbow need not be covered.
There is also a hadith the Prophet (PBUH) told Asma, his wife ‘Aisha’s sister, when she appeared wearing thin clothes, “O Asma, when woman attains her puberty it is not proper that any part of her body should be seen except this, and he pointed to his face and hands.” (Sunan Abu Daud 31:30). This hadith settles it conclusively that face and hands up to elbow need not be covered.