Covering the face during prayer in severe cold
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Question:
This questioner asks about the prohibition by the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) of covering the face during prayer. He says: If it is very cold, or if there is wind in front of him, or if he fears harm, is it permissible for him to cover his face and his mouth?
Answer:
If he needs to do so, there is no harm. It is permissible to cover the face during prayer if he needs to do so because of dust or something similar. There is no harm. Yes.
This questioner asks about the prohibition by the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) of covering the face during prayer. He says: If it is very cold, or if there is wind in front of him, or if he fears harm, is it permissible for him to cover his face and his mouth?
Answer:
If he needs to do so, there is no harm. It is permissible to cover the face during prayer if he needs to do so because of dust or something similar. There is no harm. Yes.
Source
قناة «مكة و المدينة»، 07 / فتاوى على الهواء - 20 02 1437هـ _ الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com (33:45)
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