The ruling on one who delivers the sermon and leads the people in prayer while his head is uncovered

Question:
Is it permissible for me to deliver the Friday sermon and lead the worshippers in prayer while my head is uncovered, without a turban? Please give us a ruling, and may Allah reward you.

Answer:
The turban is recommended, as it is part of one's adornment. [Allah says:] "Take your adornment when you stand in the mosques." It is not a condition; if one prays without a turban, there is no harm. The one in a state of ihram prays without anything on his head, and all men in a state of ihram pray with nothing on their heads. The turban is part of one's adornment. So if one prays without a turban, or if he delivers a sermon without a turban, his sermon is valid and his prayer is valid. However, it is better to do as our Lord, (Exalted and Majestic is He), said: [Al-A'raf: 31]. One should wear the clothing of his community, wearing the same as his community in prayer and otherwise, so as not to draw attention or be asked: "Why? Why?" If the imam delivers the sermon and appoints someone else to lead the prayer, there is no harm. It is permissible for one man to lead the prayer and another to deliver the sermon. However, it is better for the one who leads the prayer on Friday to also deliver the sermon, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to do.