Is it obligatory for a woman to cover her hands and feet in prayer?
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The questioner : Peace be upon you.
The Shaykh : And upon you be peace.
The presenter : Professor Muhammad? Yes, welcome.
The Shaykh : And to you.
The questioner : I have several questions, if you please, Shaykh. Regarding a woman’s prayer, is it obligatory for a woman to cover her feet and hands while she is praying?
The Shaykh : The precaution is to cover the feet and hands; this is the most cautious position. There is scholarly disagreement on this issue, but taking the precaution is preferable.
The presenter : Yes, indeed.
The Shaykh : And upon you be peace.
The presenter : Professor Muhammad? Yes, welcome.
The Shaykh : And to you.
The questioner : I have several questions, if you please, Shaykh. Regarding a woman’s prayer, is it obligatory for a woman to cover her feet and hands while she is praying?
The Shaykh : The precaution is to cover the feet and hands; this is the most cautious position. There is scholarly disagreement on this issue, but taking the precaution is preferable.
The presenter : Yes, indeed.
Source
قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 508- هل يجب على المرأة ان تستر الكفين والقدمين في الصلاة /سؤال على الهاتف 📞 /ابن عثيمين — youtube.com
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