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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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What is the ruling on a person using slippers as a barrier (sutrah) in front of him while praying?

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Question:
He asks: Is it sufficient to place my slippers in front of me while I am praying and use them as a barrier?

Answer:
Yes, it is sufficient, provided the slippers are pure and clean and do not dirty the mosque. There is no harm in placing them in front of you to serve as a barrier.
Source قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم اتخاذ المصلي النِّعال سترة أمامه؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com

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