The Ruling on Praying on Cotton, Wool, and Carpets

A message from the listener (Sh. 'A. B.) from Iraq, asking and saying: Is it true what I read in some books of fatwas: that it is not permissible to pray on cotton, wool, and carpets, and that prayer is permissible on the earth and what grows on it?
And they say: that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) used to pray on a mat, and did not pray on his cloak or anything made of wool and cotton?
Answer: The correct view in this matter is that there is no harm in it. There is nothing wrong with praying on mats made of cotton, wool, or hair, as well as palm fronds and the like. All of this is without harm according to the scholars. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) prayed on the green mat, which is made of palm fronds, and the Companions prayed on carpets made of cotton and other materials. There is no prohibition in this, praise be to Allah, according to the scholars of the Sunnah. All of this is permissible, and praise be to Allah. A person prays on cotton, wool, and what grows from the earth from various trees, such as palm fronds and others, all of which is broad and permissible, praise be to Allah. Yes.
The presenter: May Allah reward you with good.