The ruling on wiping over the turban and the ghutrah

Question:
Or does he uncover it? Is it established from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) that he wiped over the turban, and does the presence of the shagha or the ghutrah count as the turban remaining in place?

Answer:
Yes, this is permissible, because it is established from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) that he wiped over the leather socks. This falls under the chapter of wiping, which is a specific category. As for the ismat and the ghutrah, they do not take the place of the turban; they do not serve as a substitute for the turban. The turban is something that is tied and secured, making it difficult to undo. The ghutrah and the shammagh, however, are not secured; they are simply placed on the head, and it is very easy to remove them. Therefore, their presence is like their absence, and one must wipe the head directly, unlike with the turban.