❓ Religious Question 🏛️ Hanefi

📗 Fiqh Ruling & Scholarly Answer

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According to the Hanafi school of thought, worship without hijab, such as prayer, is not valid. Since prayer is an act of presenting oneself before Allah, it must be performed with appropriate etiquette. According to this etiquette, in the Hanafi school, the 'awrah' (parts that must be covered) for men is between the navel and the knee. For women, the entire body except for the face, hands, and feet is considered 'awrah'. Covering these 'awrah' parts is obligatory in prayer. If a person prays without covering these parts, their prayer is not valid. Therefore, worship without hijab, specifically prayer, is not valid according to the Hanafi school. However, it should also be noted that hijab is not limited to prayer alone; Muslim women are required to be in hijab in daily life as well, as an ordinance from Allah. There are clear proofs for this in the Holy Quran and the Sunnah of the Prophet (peace be upon him). Allah Almighty says: "O Prophet, tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers to bring close over themselves [part] of their outer garments. That is most proper, that they may be recognized and not be annoyed. And ever is Allah Forgiving and Merciful." (Surah Al-Ahzab, Verse 59). The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) also uttered many noble hadiths regarding hijab. These hadiths clearly demonstrate that hijab is both obligatory and plays a significant role in protecting the chastity of women.

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