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[quote][quote]Can we use the words 'should cover their heads' despite absence of obligation? [/quote]

Yes, we can; if we are clear about the fact that the basis of this act is in the concept of Haya (modesty).

[quote] If women can roam the streets without the head covering (where impure intentions abound in greater probability) technically in absence of obligation, then they most surely can while in prayer (certainly when alone or in presence of other women). [/quote]

Your question is about 'can'; my response therefore is 'yes'; they can offer the prayer without head covering. It is just like one man asks me whether his obligtory prayer be considered offered without wearing Kameez or Shirts; I will definitely say, yes. But I will also to explain him that it is not the right way to offer the prayer.

[/quote]If an act is not obligatory then do you suppose we must have examples like women occasionally praying without head cover, if only to dispel the obligatoriness of the command. [/quote]

It is like asking that it is not obligatory to take medicines when we fall ill. Then, should we not give up medicines for atleast once when we fall terribly ill so as to eradicate the possibility of our action being considered as obligatory. What would you say in this regard?

[quote] In this regard, I am reminded of the Prophet's decision on not continuing with the Taravih prayer despite it being recommended. [/quote]

First thing to note here is that the status of the Prophet (pbuh) is different from that of ours. Second, the example of Taraweeh is not appropriate here since it was an act that was analagous to the canonical prayer. Therefore Taraweeh could be entered into the cricle of five prayers if offered consistently in communinion with other Muslims. In other words, the Prophet (pbuh) did not prohibit the prayer itself; he only abstained from creating the resemblance with one obligatory action.[/quote]

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