Is it disliked for a woman to wear a niqab while praying?

Chapter on the Description of Prayer

Al-Mughni

Book of Prayer

Book 3 · Issue 1 · Bab 5

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It is disliked for a woman to wear a niqab while praying because it obstructs the direct contact of her forehead and nose with the place of prostration. This practice is analogous to a man covering his mouth, for which the Prophet, peace be upon him, prohibited. Ibn Abd al-Barr stated that there is a consensus that a woman must uncover her face during prayer and while in the state of Ihram.