The prayer of a woman who is not covering her entire body
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Fatwa number ( 18286 )
Q: What is the ruling on the prayer of a woman who is not covering her entire body ?
A: The entire body of a woman is 'awrah (the part of the body that must be covered) except her face in prayer, if no non-mahram (relative one may not marry) can see her; otherwise, it is obligatory for her to cover her face as well. This is based on what is authentic from him (peace and blessings be upon him)
that he said: .... ) The hadith, narrated by al-Tirmidhi , and also based on what is authentic from him (peace and blessings be upon him) that he said: Sunan Ibn Majah 655Sahih (Darussalam) , narrated by Abu Dawud and al-Tirmidhi and Ibn Majah . Accordingly, the prayer of a woman who is not covering herself in the manner we have mentioned is not valid. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
Q: What is the ruling on the prayer of a woman who is not covering her entire body ?
A: The entire body of a woman is 'awrah (the part of the body that must be covered) except her face in prayer, if no non-mahram (relative one may not marry) can see her; otherwise, it is obligatory for her to cover her face as well. This is based on what is authentic from him (peace and blessings be upon him)
that he said:
A woman is an awrah
المرأة عورةAllah does not accept the prayer of a woman who menstruates (i.e., an adult woman) except with a head cover.
لا يقبل الله صلاة حائض إلا بخمار
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