Chapter on What is Permissible to Pray in, from Clothing and Place, and What is Not Permissible to Pray in, from That

Al-Husayn ibn Sa‘id from Al-Hasan from Zur‘ah from Sama‘ah, who said: I asked Him عليه السلام about a man who prays and recites the Qur’an while he is veiled (covering his face). Imam عليه السلام said: “There is no harm in it, but if he uncovers his mouth, that is better.” He (Sama’ah) said: “And I asked Him عليه السلام about a woman who prays while wearing a niqab”. Imam عليه السلام said: “If she uncovers the place of prostration, then there is no harm in it, and if she unveils (her face), that is better.”