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Is topi (head covering) for men is necessary in salaah?

Published as Wearing a topi in salaah

15 Nov 2016 · 15 Safar 1438 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Is topi (head covering) for men is necessary in salaah?

Answer

Yes.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by: Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & approved by: Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)

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