A woman uncovering her face in prayer
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Question:
Is it permissible for a woman to pray wearing clothes on her, or is she required to uncover her face in prayer, knowing that men may pass in front of her?
Answer:
A woman in prayer, if there are no non-mahram men present, may uncover her face during prayer, her face only, while the rest of her body must be covered throughout the prayer. It is permissible for her to uncover her face only if she is not in the presence of non-mahram men. However, if she is in the presence of non-mahram men, she must cover her face in prayer and in other situations. It is not permissible for her to uncover her face in front of men who are not her mahram. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Is it permissible for a woman to pray wearing clothes on her, or is she required to uncover her face in prayer, knowing that men may pass in front of her?
Answer:
A woman in prayer, if there are no non-mahram men present, may uncover her face during prayer, her face only, while the rest of her body must be covered throughout the prayer. It is permissible for her to uncover her face only if she is not in the presence of non-mahram men. However, if she is in the presence of non-mahram men, she must cover her face in prayer and in other situations. It is not permissible for her to uncover her face in front of men who are not her mahram. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، باب من الشرك أن يستغيث بغير الله أو يدعو غيره — youtube.com (55:39)
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