The Case of One Who Covers His Head in the State of al-’Ihram, or His Face Intentionally or Due to Forgetfulness

“I once asked abu Ja’far (a.s.), about a man who covers his face when sleeping because of flies that bother him. He (the Imam) said, ’Yes, he can do so, but must not cover his head; and women are permitted to cover their…

“I once asked abu ’Abd Allah (a.s.), about a man who takes wudu’ and then wipes his face with a handkerchief that covers all of it. He (the Imam) said, ‘It is not harmful.’”

“I once asked abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), about a man who in the state of Ihram sleeps with a Zamilah (wrapping) on his face. He (the Imam) said, ‘It is not harmful.’”

“I once asked abu al-Hassan (a.s.), about a man who because of cold covers his ears while in the state of Ihram. He (the Imam) said, ‘No, he must not do so.’”