What is the ruling on praying in trousers if they cover the 'awrah (part of the body that must be covered)?
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Question:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says: What is the ruling on praying while wearing European trousers, which are pants?
Answer:
The discussion concerns covering the 'awrah. If it covers the 'awrah, the condition of the prayer is met, which is covering the 'awrah. As for it becoming tight, that is a separate matter. However, the condition has been met, which is covering the 'awrah. One should avoid this if it is tight or if one cannot bow or prostrate in it due to its tightness. So, one should avoid this. Yes.
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says: What is the ruling on praying while wearing European trousers, which are pants?
Answer:
The discussion concerns covering the 'awrah. If it covers the 'awrah, the condition of the prayer is met, which is covering the 'awrah. As for it becoming tight, that is a separate matter. However, the condition has been met, which is covering the 'awrah. One should avoid this if it is tight or if one cannot bow or prostrate in it due to its tightness. So, one should avoid this. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [3436/676] ما حكم الصلاة في البنطال إذا كان ساترًا للعورة؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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