Covering the head of a dead man in the state of Ihram


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A 1: It is not permissible to cover the head of a dead man in the state of Ihram, nor his face even if he is run over or burnt according to the general statement of the Prophet (peace be upon him) about the Muhrim (pilgrim in the ritual state for Hajj and `Umrah) whose camel broke his neck while he was staying in `Arafah : Wash him with water and Sidr (lote tree) and shroud him in his two pieces of cloth, and neither perfume him, nor cover his head, for he will be resurrected on the Day of Resurrection as pronouncing Talbiyah (devotional expressions chanted at certain times during Hajj and `Umrah). Unless it is needed to wrap his head because it is smashed into pieces, (Part No. 7; Page No. 248) there would be no blame then to keep the damaged parts of the dead body together.Women's faces and heads must be covered like the rest of her body, since it is only Niqab (face veil) which is not allowed in Hajj, but covering her face with any other thing is obligatory specifically in the presence of Ajnaby (a man other than a husband or unmarriageable male relatives).May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.




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