The Intended Meaning of Covering the 'Awrah (the part of the body that must be covered) in Prayer
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The questioner:
This questioner says: One of the conditions of prayer is covering the awrah (the part of the body that must be covered). Does this mean that it must not be seen at all, whether its body or otherwise, or does it mean that its color must not be seen?
The Shaykh:
It must be covered completely so that nothing is seen, neither its body nor its reality. It must be a complete covering where neither white nor black skin is visible. If it is thin, the covering is not achieved.
The questioner:
Is she required to sell her gold?
The Shaykh:
No, no, the ordinary thing is of no use, the ordinary thing is of no use. Please, go ahead.
This questioner says: One of the conditions of prayer is covering the awrah (the part of the body that must be covered). Does this mean that it must not be seen at all, whether its body or otherwise, or does it mean that its color must not be seen?
The Shaykh:
It must be covered completely so that nothing is seen, neither its body nor its reality. It must be a complete covering where neither white nor black skin is visible. If it is thin, the covering is not achieved.
The questioner:
Is she required to sell her gold?
The Shaykh:
No, no, the ordinary thing is of no use, the ordinary thing is of no use. Please, go ahead.
Source
شرح العقيدة الواسطية [ ابن باز ]، العقيدة الواسطية - الشريط الرابع — islamhouse.com (16:57)
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