Male head covering?

imran_c · **Male head covering? -** 11-14-2005

can male cover there head when it aint pray time is this a sunnah???

**Abu Sayyad** · **Re: male head covering?? -** 11-14-2005

Question :

Could you give the scholars or mazhab names that their opinion stated that man also obligatory to cover their head.

Answer :

Praise be to Allaah.

We do not know of anyone among the scholars who said that covering the head is obligatory for men, but a number of scholars have said that it is mustahabb, and they describe baring one’s head in front of people as being one of the things that undermine a man's status and character, especially if the man is elderly or is a scholar; if one of these people uncovers his head, that is worse than if anyone else does it.

The correct view is that it is not one of the things that undermine a man's status and character in all eras and in all environments, rather the ruling on that varies according to people’s customs.

Al-Shaatibi (may Allaah have mercy on him) divided people’s customs into two categories:

1 – Those concerning which there is shar’i evidence as to whether it is good or bad. In this case reference is to be made to sharee’ah, and what is customary among the people is of no importance.

For example, uncovering the ‘awrah is reprehensible according to sharee’ah, even though many people are accustomed to doing that.

Removing impurity is something that is good and is enjoined by sharee’ah, although many people do not pay attention to impurity on their clothes and do not protect themselves from that.

2 – Things which are customary among people and there is no shar’i evidence to prohibit it or enjoin it.

Such things are of two types:

(a) Established customs that do not change, such as the desire for food and drink.

(b) Customs that change, such as whether an action is regarded as good or bad, which varies from one society to another.

Al-Shaatibi described this type by saying, “Such as uncovering the head, which varies from one place to another; in the lands of the east (i.e. Egypt and lands to the east) it is reprehensible for people of prominent status, and in the lands of the west (i.e., North Africa and Islamic Spain) it is not reprehensible. The shar’i ruling varies accordingly; for people in the east it is to be regarded as undermining a man’s status and character, whereas for the people in the west it is not.

Al-Muwaaqifaat, 2/284

The point is that covering the head for men is one of the issues concerning which reference should be made to what is customary among the people. A man should do what is customary in the society in which he lives, so long as that does not go against sharee’ah, and so that he will not stand out by being different from them in his clothing etc in the manner that is forbidden in sharee’ah.

And Allaah knows best.

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imran_c · **Re: male head covering?? -** 11-14-2005

jazakallahu khairna are there any hadiths??

Samee · **Re: male head covering?? -** 11-14-2005

Brother, for you (and for my own benefit) I searched, searched and searched. This is what I found.

http://63.175.194.25/index.php?ln=en...&QR=2436&dgn=4

Personally, I don't wear hats unless I go to the masjid. The reason for this is after I do masah on my head, I get a headache if I wear a tight hat over my moist hair.

Rabi'ya · **Re: male head covering?? -** 11-15-2005

JazakAllah for posting this, I always wondered about this

Rabi'ya:rose:

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imran_c Member Status: Offline Posts: 74 Reputation: 66 Rep Power: 22 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: In a Kuaffar country Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Male head covering? - 11-14-2005 can male cover there head when it aint pray time is this a sunnah???

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Abu Sayyad *iwannagetmarried.com* Status: Offline Posts: 6,819 Reputation: 50170 Rep Power: 91 Join Date: Mar 2005 Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: male head covering?? - 11-14-2005 Question : Could you give the scholars or mazhab names that their opinion stated that man also obligatory to cover their head. Answer : Praise be to Allaah. We do not know of anyone among the scholars who said that covering the head is obligatory for men, but a number of scholars have said that it is mustahabb, and they describe baring one’s head in front of people as being one of the things that undermine a man's status and character, especially if the man is elderly or is a scholar; if one of these people uncovers his head, that is worse than if anyone else does it. The correct view is that it is not one of the things that undermine a man's status and character in all eras and in all environments, rather the ruling on that varies according to people’s customs. Al-Shaatibi (may Allaah have mercy on him) divided people’s customs into two categories: 1 – Those concerning which there is shar’i evidence as to whether it is good or bad. In this case reference is to be made to sharee’ah, and what is customary among the people is of no importance. For example, uncovering the ‘awrah is reprehensible according to sharee’ah, even though many people are accustomed to doing that. Removing impurity is something that is good and is enjoined by sharee’ah, although many people do not pay attention to impurity on their clothes and do not protect themselves from that. 2 – Things which are customary among people and there is no shar’i evidence to prohibit it or enjoin it. Such things are of two types: (a) Established customs that do not change, such as the desire for food and drink. (b) Customs that change, such as whether an action is regarded as good or bad, which varies from one society to another. Al-Shaatibi described this type by saying, “Such as uncovering the head, which varies from one place to another; in the lands of the east (i.e. Egypt and lands to the east) it is reprehensible for people of prominent status, and in the lands of the west (i.e., North Africa and Islamic Spain) it is not reprehensible. The shar’i ruling varies accordingly; for people in the east it is to be regarded as undermining a man’s status and character, whereas for the people in the west it is not. Al-Muwaaqifaat, 2/284 The point is that covering the head for men is one of the issues concerning which reference should be made to what is customary among the people. A man should do what is customary in the society in which he lives, so long as that does not go against sharee’ah, and so that he will not stand out by being different from them in his clothing etc in the manner that is forbidden in sharee’ah. And Allaah knows best. Islam Q&A (www.islam-qa.com) __________________ هَلْ جَزَاء الْإِحْسَانِ إِلَّا الْإِحْسَانُ؟ Is there any reward for good other than good? [ar-Rahman: 60] "However, keep in mind that you must instruct the people with kindness and mercy. Don’t take this answer and shove it in their faces.* Be kind, gentle and patient.*" - Imam Suhaib Webb, advising after giving an answer. O Allah, Lord of Jibril, Mika'il and Israfil, Creator of the heavens and the earth, Knower of the unseen and the seen, You will judge between Your servants concerning that wherein they differ. Guide me with regard to that wherein there is dispute concerning the truth by Your leave, for You guide whomsoever You will to the straight path. Oh Allah, I seek refuge in You lest I misguide others, or I am misguided by others, lest I cause others to err or I am caused to err, lest I abuse others or be abused, and lest I behave foolishly or meet with the foolishness of others.

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imran_c Member Status: Offline Posts: 74 Reputation: 66 Rep Power: 22 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: In a Kuaffar country Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: male head covering?? - 11-14-2005 jazakallahu khairna are there any hadiths??

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Samee Wal Qu'raanil Hakeem Status: Offline Posts: 395 Reputation: 548 Rep Power: 23 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New York Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: male head covering?? - 11-14-2005 Brother, for you (and for my own benefit) I searched, searched and searched. This is what I found. http://63.175.194.25/index.php?ln=en...&QR=2436&dgn=4 Personally, I don't wear hats unless I go to the masjid. The reason for this is after I do masah on my head, I get a headache if I wear a tight hat over my moist hair. __________________ "It will be said to the pious believers in Islamic Monotheism: 'Oh you, the one in complete rest and satisfaction! Come back to your Lord well rested and well pleased! Enter you among my honored servants! And enter you my paradise! Al-Fajr, 27-30

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Rabi'ya Ex - Mod Status: Offline Posts: 2,452 Reputation: 4918 Rep Power: 29 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Cardiff, Wales Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: male head covering?? - 11-15-2005 JazakAllah for posting this, I always wondered about this Rabi'ya:rose: __________________ Rabi'ya