Is it permissible for a man to wear a garment that reaches the ankles or the calves?
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The questioner : From Yemen, the questioner says: In this question, is it permissible to wear a garment that reaches the ankles or the calves in prayer?
The Shaykh : You mean for men?
The questioner : Yes, for men, yes.
The Shaykh : It is not permissible for a man to wear a garment that hangs below the ankles, due to the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)Sunan Ibn Majah 3573Sahih (Darussalam) This is a warning, and a warning is not issued except for a major sin among the major sins. Therefore, wearing a garment that hangs below the ankles is forbidden in prayer and outside of prayer. If a person prays in it, is his prayer invalid, or is it valid despite the sin? Some scholars hold that his prayer is invalid because he covered his private parts with a garment that is forbidden for him to wear. Others hold that his prayer is valid, but he has sinned by wearing a garment that is not permissible for him to wear. Yes.
The questioner : May Allah reward you and bless you.
The Shaykh : You mean for men?
The questioner : Yes, for men, yes.
The Shaykh : It is not permissible for a man to wear a garment that hangs below the ankles, due to 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 : May Allah reward you and bless you.