A woman wore the niqab during 'Umrah while ignorant of the ruling; what is required of her?

Question:
The brother Abdullah says: My wife and I performed 'Umrah, and she was wearing the niqab. We were ignorant of the ruling and had not read anything about the rites of the pilgrimage. What guidance does the Shaykh have for us?

Answer:
First, as guidance, anyone who intends to perform Hajj or 'Umrah should read about their rulings in correct, concise manuals of the rites of the pilgrimage so that he is informed and has insight. This is regarding preparation for the rites. As for the fact that she entered the state of ihram while wearing the niqab and continued to wear it, this is among the prohibitions of ihram. However, since she was ignorant of the ruling and no one alerted her to it until she finished, she owes nothing. But if she had been alerted or became aware during the ihram, it is obligatory for her to hasten to remove the niqab and replace it with a shaylah (headscarf) that covers the face. Yes.