Covering Head During Prayer<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n

Question:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Do I have to wear something on my head (turban or hat) while offering prayer<\/a>?<\/span><\/p>\n

Answer:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

It is well-known that the Prophet<\/a> (peace be upon him) was never seen without a head-covering. However, there is no an authentic hadith in the Sunnah that necessitates covering the head while offering prayer.<\/span><\/p>\n

The general principle is to wear clothes that are respectful during prayer. If in the culture you are in it is respectful to wear a head-covering (or disrespectful not to!), then do so out of an intention to be respectful to Allah.<\/span><\/p>\n

Regarding the ruling of covering the head while praying:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

1- The majority of scholars are of the view that it is merely permissible to cover your head during prayer. There is nothing wrong with praying without a turban because the head is not `awrah<\/em><\/a>, and it is not obligatory to cover it whilst praying, whether one is praying as an imam, praying alone or following an imam.<\/span><\/p>\n

2- Imam Abu Hanifah had an opinion that it is disliked to offer prayer without covering head.<\/span><\/p>\n

To get more information about the rulings of covering the head in prayer, you can watch this short video with Dr. Muhammad Salah.<\/span>
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