It is better for a woman to uncover her face in prayer

Question : Is it better for a woman to pray with her face uncovered or covered, if there are no non-mahram men present? And is the covering considered a disliked barrier during prostration?

Answer : Yes, it is better for a woman to uncover her face during prayer if there are no non-mahram men present. This is because it is more beautiful for the prayer and allows the limbs of prostration to touch the ground directly. Also, it was reported from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) that he forbade a man from covering his mouth, meaning during prayer, because this increases breathing and removes the expansion of the chest. So, if a woman has no non-mahram men present, we tell her that it is better to uncover her face. However, if there are non-mahram men present, it is obligatory for her to cover it. During prostration, it is better to place the forehead directly on the place of prostration. Accordingly, if she wishes to prostrate, even if there are men around her, she should uncover her face and place her face on the ground.