Is it permissible for a woman in a state of ihram to wear the niqab, and does her wearing it entail the non-acceptance of her Hajj?
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It is not permissible for a woman to wear the niqab (face veil) during , according to the Prophet's (peace and blessings be upon him) saying: "A woman in ihram should not veil her face nor wear gloves." However, if a woman wore the niqab out of ignorance, there is nothing upon her, and her Hajj is valid.
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