Prayer TimesA woman who has reached puberty is required to cover all parts of her body that must be covered according to Islamic law, both in the presence of non-mahram men and while performing prayer. The head is among the parts that must be covered. In a hadith narrated from ʿĀʾisha, the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: “Allah does not accept the prayer of a woman who has reached puberty unless she wears a head covering.” (Abu Dawud, Salat, 85 [641]; Tirmidhi, Salat, 277 [377]) There are also hadiths stating that the wives of the Prophet (peace be upon him) covered their heads while praying at home, that he warned young girls who prayed with their heads uncovered, and that women who have reached puberty should cover their heads during prayer. (Abu Dawud, Salat, 87 [645]) This has been the practice from the time of the Prophet (peace be upon him) until today.
Source: T.C. Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı, Din İşleri Yüksek Kurulu
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