Covering One’s Head or Face with One’s Hand in Ihraam

· 9 Shaʻban 1446 AH1 min readEnglish
Hajj & UmrahPermissible and Impermissible actions in Ihraam

Question

In ihraam, is it permissible for one to cover his face or head with his hand when sleeping?

Answer

Yes, it is permissible.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

References (Arabic / Urdu sources)

نعم لو وضع يديه بلا ثوب على رأسه أو وجهه كالأنف وغيره ... لا بأس به ولو غطى كل رأسه (غنية الناسك صـ ٨٨)

Answered by
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & approved by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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