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Is it permissible for a woman to recite the Qur'an with her head uncovered, and if she encounters a prostration verse, is it obligatory to wear prayer clothes?

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Question:
May Allah reward you with good and do you well. Is it permissible for a woman to recite the Qur'an with her head uncovered, wearing clothes without sleeves? And if she encounters a prostration verse, is it necessary to wear full prayer clothes for the prayer? And is it obligatory to wear socks for prayer at home? May Allah reward you with good.

Answer:
If the woman is alone from men who are not her mahram (a relative one may not marry), there is nothing wrong with her reciting the Qur'an with her head uncovered, or with her hands uncovered, or whatever is customary to uncover. She may prostrate if she passes a prostration verse, because prostration is attached to the recitation. It is called prostration of recitation, so it is attached to it and is among its rulings. As for wearing socks, what is required is covering the feet in prayer, whether with a garment or with socks. If she covers her feet with her garment, that is sufficient. Or with socks, that is sufficient. What is required is covering the feet. Yes.
Source قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل يجوز للمرأة قراءة القرآن وهي مكشوفة الرأس وإذا قابلتها سجدة هل لابد من لبس ملابس الصلاة؟ الفوزان — youtube.com

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