❖ Ruling on Wiping Over a Woman’s Ḥijāb During Wuḍūʾ ❖
Answer by: Fadhīlat al-Bāḥith Kāmrān Ilāhī Ẓahīr حفظه الله
If a woman finds it difficult to remove her ḥijāb because it is tightly fastened on her head, is it permissible for her to perform masḥ (wiping) over it during wuḍūʾ?
✔ Yes, in such a case, it is permissible for a woman to perform masḥ (wiping) over her tightly tied ḥijāb during ablution (wuḍūʾ).
This allowance falls under Sharʿī concession (رخصت) for difficulty and necessity, and is supported by the actions of the women of the Salaf, who also performed masḥ over their head coverings when removal was difficult or burdensome.
➤ The ḥijāb must be tightly secured and not see-through,
➤ It should be something that is not easily removable without difficulty,
➤ Masḥ should be done over the entire head-covering area, not just a portion.
Answer by: Fadhīlat al-Bāḥith Kāmrān Ilāhī Ẓahīr حفظه الله
❖ Question:
If a woman finds it difficult to remove her ḥijāb because it is tightly fastened on her head, is it permissible for her to perform masḥ (wiping) over it during wuḍūʾ?
❖ Answer:
✔ Yes, in such a case, it is permissible for a woman to perform masḥ (wiping) over her tightly tied ḥijāb during ablution (wuḍūʾ).
This allowance falls under Sharʿī concession (رخصت) for difficulty and necessity, and is supported by the actions of the women of the Salaf, who also performed masḥ over their head coverings when removal was difficult or burdensome.
❖ Conditions:
➤ The ḥijāb must be tightly secured and not see-through,
➤ It should be something that is not easily removable without difficulty,
➤ Masḥ should be done over the entire head-covering area, not just a portion.
