Praying in a vest that does not cover the shoulders
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Question:
He asks: What is the ruling on praying in a vest that does not cover the shoulders, if the garment is transparent, or if one prays without a garment?
Answer:
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) saidBulugh al-Maram 2:72, so the garment must cover what is between the navel and the knee. It must be a garment, trousers, or a waistcloth that covers this area. One must also place something over his shoulders, or at least one shoulder, if he is able to do so. As for a vest that has nothing on the shoulders, no, the string on the shoulders is not sufficient. One must have something to cover the shoulders, whether a cloak or something other than a cloak, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said . This is the preferred opinion among a group of scholars (may Allah have mercy on them). Yes.
He asks: What is the ruling on praying in a vest that does not cover the shoulders, if the garment is transparent, or if one prays without a garment?
Answer:
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said
None of you should offer Salat (prayer) in a single garment with no part of it on his shoulders.
لا يصلي أحدكم في الثوب الواحد ليس على عاتقه منه شيءNo one should pray in a single garment that has nothing on his shoulder.
لا يصلي أحد في الزبدة الواحد ليس على عاتقه منه شيء
Source
وجوب التفقه في الدين — islamhouse.com (1:18:34)
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