Women covering their hair in the house
Question
Do the Angels go away when a woman removes her scarf?
Would it be necessary to cover ones hair when sleeping in order to gain the protection of the Malaaikah?
Answer
Yes, this is reported in the hadith.
Yes, it is better for a woman to cover her hair when sleeping.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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