What is the ruling on the niqab for a woman performing 'Umrah?
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Question:
The questioner says: I came to perform 'Umrah, and I circumambulated the Ka'bah with my face uncovered out of ignorance on my part, and I walked between al-Safa and al-Marwah wearing the niqab out of forgetfulness on my part. What is required of me? Please inform us, may Allah bless you.
Answer:
We ask Allah to forgive us and you, as long as you did this out of ignorance without intent, we ask Allah to forgive you for uncovering your face during the circumambulation. As for wearing the niqab, this is forbidden for a woman in the state of ihram. This is one of the prohibitions of ihram. But if a woman does it while ignorant or forgetful, she owes nothing, but in the future she should avoid it, yes.
The questioner says: I came to perform 'Umrah, and I circumambulated the Ka'bah with my face uncovered out of ignorance on my part, and I walked between al-Safa and al-Marwah wearing the niqab out of forgetfulness on my part. What is required of me? Please inform us, may Allah bless you.
Answer:
We ask Allah to forgive us and you, as long as you did this out of ignorance without intent, we ask Allah to forgive you for uncovering your face during the circumambulation. As for wearing the niqab, this is forbidden for a woman in the state of ihram. This is one of the prohibitions of ihram. But if a woman does it while ignorant or forgetful, she owes nothing, but in the future she should avoid it, yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما هو حكم النقاب للمعتمرة؟ للشيخ الفوزان — youtube.com
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