The one who lets his garment hang below the ankles is sinful, but his prayer is valid
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Question:
What is the ruling on praying in a garment that covers the ankles? And is the prayer valid behind someone whose garment is like that, even though this man knows the hadiths forbidding it? Please inform us, may Allah reward you with good.
Answer:
The prayer of the one who lets his garment hang below the ankles is valid, but he is sinful. It is obligatory to advise him and warn him of what Allah has forbidden for him. It is obligatory for the Muslim not to let his clothing hang below the ankles; for the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sunan an-Nasa'i 5331Sahih (Darussalam) Al-Bukhari narrated it in his Sahih.
The ruling for all clothing, such as shirts, trousers, and coats, is the same as the ruling for the izar. It is authentic from the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) that he said:Sunan Abi Dawud 4087Sahih (Al-Albani) Muslim narrated it in his Sahih.
This applies to men.
As for the woman, it is obligatory for her to cover her feet when she goes out to the markets with socks or loose clothing, and likewise in the house if there is a non-mahram present, such as her husband's brother or the like. And success is from Allah.
What is the ruling on praying in a garment that covers the ankles? And is the prayer valid behind someone whose garment is like that, even though this man knows the hadiths forbidding it? Please inform us, may Allah reward you with good.
Answer:
The prayer of the one who lets his garment hang below the ankles is valid, but he is sinful. It is obligatory to advise him and warn him of what Allah has forbidden for him. It is obligatory for the Muslim not to let his clothing hang below the ankles; for the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
Whatever of the Izar comes below the ankles is in the Fire.
ما أسفل من الكعبين من الإزار فهو في النارThe ruling for all clothing, such as shirts, trousers, and coats, is the same as the ruling for the izar. It is authentic from the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) that he said:
Narrated Abu Dharr: The Prophet (ﷺ) as saying: There are three to whom Allah will not speak and at whom He will not look on the Day of Resurrection, and whom He will not declare pure, and they will have a painful punishment. I asked: Who are they, Messenger of Allah, they are losers and disappointed ? He repeated it three times. I asked: Who are they. Messenger of Allah, they are losers and disappointed ? He replied: The one who wears a trailing robe, the one who takes account of what he gives, and the one who produces a ready sale of a commodity by false swearing.
ثلاثة لا يكلمهم الله ولا ينظر إليهم يوم القيامة ولا يزكيهم ولهم عذاب أليم: المسبل، والمنان فيما أعطى، والمنفق سلعته بالحلف الكاذبThis applies to men.
As for the woman, it is obligatory for her to cover her feet when she goes out to the markets with socks or loose clothing, and likewise in the house if there is a non-mahram present, such as her husband's brother or the like. And success is from Allah.
Source
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