What is prohibited regarding covering the face 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 2 · Bab 3

Open in Qurani

Primary text

Covering the face is prohibited for a woman in the state of Ihram. The permission to uncover the entire face is granted due to necessity, even though covering a part of it is preferred when necessary to cover the entire head.