Is it permissible for a woman to wear the niqab during Hajj or 'Umrah, provided there is a light covering over her eyes?
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The questioner : Is it permissible for me to wear the niqab while I am in Hajj or 'Umrah, provided there is a light covering over my eyes?
The Shaykh : A woman in the state of ihram is not permitted to wear the niqab, because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:.
As for covering her face with something other than a niqab, there is nothing wrong with it if non-mahram men pass by her closely. In fact, it is obligatory for her to cover her face in this situation, and there is no blame on her if the covering touches her face.
Therefore, a woman in the state of ihram is prescribed to uncover her face, except when men pass by her closely, in which case she covers it. As for the niqab, it is forbidden for her due to the prohibition of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) regarding it.
The questioner : May Allah bless you.
The Shaykh : A woman in the state of ihram is not permitted to wear the niqab, because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
A woman should not wear the niqab
لا تنتقب المرأةAs for covering her face with something other than a niqab, there is nothing wrong with it if non-mahram men pass by her closely. In fact, it is obligatory for her to cover her face in this situation, and there is no blame on her if the covering touches her face.
Therefore, a woman in the state of ihram is prescribed to uncover her face, except when men pass by her closely, in which case she covers it. As for the niqab, it is forbidden for her due to the prohibition of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) regarding it.
The questioner : May Allah bless you.