The ruling on the prayer of one who lets his garment hang below the ankles
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Question:
May Allah reward you with good and do you good. Our imam is an elderly shaykh who lets his garment hang below the ankles, not out of arrogance. How is the prayer behind him? May Allah reward you with good.
Answer:
It is not permissible for men to let their garments, robes, or coats hang below the ankles, due to the general prohibition of this and the severe warning against it. Therefore, it is not permissible for men to let their clothes hang down, and it is a major sin. Even if he does not intend arrogance or pride by it, it is still prohibited. However, if it is accompanied by arrogance or pride, the matter is more severe. Otherwise, letting the garment hang below the ankles is forbidden absolutely. Yes.
May Allah reward you with good and do you good. Our imam is an elderly shaykh who lets his garment hang below the ankles, not out of arrogance. How is the prayer behind him? May Allah reward you with good.
Answer:
It is not permissible for men to let their garments, robes, or coats hang below the ankles, due to the general prohibition of this and the severe warning against it. Therefore, it is not permissible for men to let their clothes hang down, and it is a major sin. Even if he does not intend arrogance or pride by it, it is still prohibited. However, if it is accompanied by arrogance or pride, the matter is more severe. Otherwise, letting the garment hang below the ankles is forbidden absolutely. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 4222- حكم صلاة المسبل إزاره - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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