The Ruling on Praying in Trousers for Men and Women
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: What is the ruling on praying in trousers? And does the matter differ for a man or a woman?
Answer:
For a woman, wearing trousers is more severe, because it reveals the size of her limbs and her 'awrah (part of the body that must be covered). It is more severe because, although it covers her on the surface, it reveals what is underneath and incites men and those who look at her. It is said that a woman wearing trousers is a greater fitnah (trial, discord or temptation) than if she wore clothes of adornment or the like, because it reveals the size of her body, her 'awrah, and her buttocks. For a man, it is also problematic because it restricts him during ruku' (the bowing of prayer), sujud (prostration), and sitting. However, if it becomes the custom in a country and people wear this, there is no objection. But in a country where people wear garments and loose clothing, this contradicts them. There is no doubt that the thawb (garment) and the izār (lower garment) are better, more covering, and more beautiful than trousers. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: What is the ruling on praying in trousers? And does the matter differ for a man or a woman?
Answer:
For a woman, wearing trousers is more severe, because it reveals the size of her limbs and her 'awrah (part of the body that must be covered). It is more severe because, although it covers her on the surface, it reveals what is underneath and incites men and those who look at her. It is said that a woman wearing trousers is a greater fitnah (trial, discord or temptation) than if she wore clothes of adornment or the like, because it reveals the size of her body, her 'awrah, and her buttocks. For a man, it is also problematic because it restricts him during ruku' (the bowing of prayer), sujud (prostration), and sitting. However, if it becomes the custom in a country and people wear this, there is no objection. But in a country where people wear garments and loose clothing, this contradicts them. There is no doubt that the thawb (garment) and the izār (lower garment) are better, more covering, and more beautiful than trousers. Yes.
Source
شرح كتاب المنتقى من أخبار المصطفى صلى الله عليه وسلم، بداية من باب استحباب الصلاة في ثوبين وجوازها في الثوب الواحد — islamhouse.com (52:32)
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