No, it is not generally haram to cover your face while praying; however, for women, it's generally permissible, but not required, to uncover the face during prayer.
Explanation:
The Islamic consensus is that the awrah (parts of the body that must be covered) for women during prayer includes the entire body except for the face and hands. Therefore:
- For Women: It is permissible to uncover the face and hands during prayer. Covering the face is allowed but not mandatory unless specific circumstances warrant it (e.g., in the presence of non-Mahram men where it would be more appropriate to cover for reasons of modesty).
- For Men: Covering the face during prayer is generally discouraged, particularly if it impedes prostration (placing the forehead on the ground).
Different schools of thought may have nuanced opinions on the permissibility of covering the face for women in specific situations, but the basic ruling remains that uncovering the face during prayer is permissible.
