Q: What is the various hanafi views on men covering or not covering the head in Salaah, eating and going to the bathroom. Another question is at what times should a mans head be covered according to the Hanafi school?
A: In salaah it is emphasised. It is makrooh to perform the salaah without covering the head. It is not a sunnah at the time of taking meals. It is desirable when going into the bathroom, though not a sunnah.
According to all four imams, whether one is in salaah or out of salaah the head should be covered.
And Allah Ta’ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
Answered by:
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)