The ruling on covering the shoulders in prayer

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Question:
Who said that covering one of the shoulders in prayer is a recommended practice (sunnah) and not obligatory?

Answer:
It is not obligatory; based on the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him):

is not on his shoulder

ليس على عاتقه

, and in some narrations:

his two shoulders

عاتقيه

, so if one covers one of the shoulders, the requirement is met, but covering both is better and more cautious.

Source binbaz.org.sa

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