Is the prayer of one who lets his garment hang below the ankles invalid or not?
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The questioner : The second question is about letting the garment hang below the ankles in relation to prayer.
The Shaykh : What?
The questioner : Does letting the garment hang below the ankles invalidate the prayer?
The Shaykh : Yes, there is no doubt that one who lets his garment hang below the ankles has committed a major sin, based on the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him):Sunan Ibn Majah 3573Sahih (Darussalam) The scholars differed regarding the validity of his prayer. Some said that his prayer is valid, but he is sinful for letting his garment hang below the ankles. Others said that his prayer is not valid because he wore a forbidden garment. The stronger position is that his prayer is valid, but he is sinful for letting his garment hang below the ankles.
The questioner : ... .
The Shaykh : No, it is not that the imam prolongs saying "Stand in rows" or gives advice without a reason or necessity. However, if he is arranging them, even if it takes a long time, the worshippers should not be distressed by it. Yes.
The Shaykh : What?
The questioner : Does letting the garment hang below the ankles invalidate the prayer?
The Shaykh : Yes, there is no doubt that one who lets his garment hang below the ankles has committed a major sin, based on the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him):
But whatever is lower than the ankle is in the Fire
ما أسفل من الكعبين ففي النارThe questioner : ... .
The Shaykh : No, it is not that the imam prolongs saying "Stand in rows" or gives advice without a reason or necessity. However, if he is arranging them, even if it takes a long time, the worshippers should not be distressed by it. Yes.