If a woman prays in a garment that does not cover the backs of her feet, is her prayer valid?
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The questioner : If a woman prays in a garment that does not cover the backs of her feet, must she repeat the prayer?
The Shaykh : This depends on the hadith of Umm Salamah. If it is marfu' (traced to the Prophet), its apparent meaning is that it is necessary to cover the backs of the feet. However, if it is mawquf (stopping at a Companion), the disagreement on this matter is well known and famous. As we mentioned to you previously, the precaution is for the woman to cover her hands and feet. Yes.
The Shaykh : This depends on the hadith of Umm Salamah. If it is marfu' (traced to the Prophet), its apparent meaning is that it is necessary to cover the backs of the feet. However, if it is mawquf (stopping at a Companion), the disagreement on this matter is well known and famous. As we mentioned to you previously, the precaution is for the woman to cover her hands and feet. Yes.