What are the obligations regarding covering the head for a woman in the state of Ihram?

Chapter on What the Muhrim Must Avoid and What is Permissible for Him

Al-Mughni

Book of Hajj

Book 11 · Issue 1 · Bab 3

Open in Qurani

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Covering the head is obligatory for a woman in the state of Ihram. This obligation remains because the head is considered part of the 'awrah' (intimate parts requiring covering), the prohibition of covering which is not specific to the state of Ihram.