The Meaning of Holding Back Hair and Clothing in Prayer
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Question:
It was narrated from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) that he said: "I am commanded to prostrate on seven bones, and I do not hold back any hair, nor any garment." What is the meaning of holding back? And is gathering the ends of the shirt at the time of prostration to be exempt from the prohibition?
Answer:
Yes, that is right. It means not gathering up one's clothes and lifting them; let them fall with him. He does not hold back the hair of his head if the hair is hanging down; let it fall to the ground, he does not lift it up.
It was narrated from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) that he said: "I am commanded to prostrate on seven bones, and I do not hold back any hair, nor any garment." What is the meaning of holding back? And is gathering the ends of the shirt at the time of prostration to be exempt from the prohibition?
Answer:
Yes, that is right. It means not gathering up one's clothes and lifting them; let them fall with him. He does not hold back the hair of his head if the hair is hanging down; let it fall to the ground, he does not lift it up.
Source
شرح بلوغ المرام من أدلة الأحكام [ صالح الفوزان ]، باب الديات — islamhouse.com (1:06:41)
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