Is there any ruling on wrapping the shemagh around the chin and mouth during prayer, out of fear of the cold, especially during the Fajr prayer?
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The questioner : Is there any ruling on wrapping the shemagh around the chin and mouth during prayer, out of fear of the cold, especially during the Fajr prayer?
The Shaykh : This question is referred to as *latham* or *talthum* (covering the face). *Latham* or *talthum* in prayer is disliked, and outside of prayer it is a cause for suspicion. However, if there is a need, such as a person being congested and requiring the covering, there is no blame on him because he is excused. Likewise, if he has a sensitivity that is affected by the cold, dust, or wind, and he covers his face to ward this off, then that is a need and it does not affect his prayer.
The questioner : May Allah bless you.
The Shaykh : This question is referred to as *latham* or *talthum* (covering the face). *Latham* or *talthum* in prayer is disliked, and outside of prayer it is a cause for suspicion. However, if there is a need, such as a person being congested and requiring the covering, there is no blame on him because he is excused. Likewise, if he has a sensitivity that is affected by the cold, dust, or wind, and he covers his face to ward this off, then that is a need and it does not affect his prayer.
The questioner : May Allah bless you.