Ruling on praying in clothes with images on them
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This is a message received by the program from the questioner Fadel 'Abd al-Qadir, of Yemeni nationality. He says in his message: Is it permissible for a man to pray in a shirt that has images of animals such as horses or other drawings and the like? Please inform us, may Allah reward you.
Answer: It is not permissible for a Muslim to pray in clothes that contain images, whether they are images of human beings or other images of living creatures such as horses, camels, or birds. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Riyad as-Salihin 1687, and he said: Sunan an-Nasa'i 5362Sahih (Darussalam). When he saw a curtain on the door of 'A'ishah that had images on it, he tore it down and cut it, (peace and blessings be upon him), and his face changed, (peace and blessings be upon him). Therefore, it is not permissible for a Muslim man or woman to wear clothing with images of living creatures, whether shirts, robes, turbans, or anything else, nor to use them as curtains for houses. All of this is prohibited.
As for items that have images but are stepped on and used, such as carpets that are laid in homes, there is no harm in placing them, even if they have images on them. Likewise, cushions and backrests; all of these are excused because they are used and not revered. Likewise, sofas that people sit on and all chairs are used. Yes.
The presenter: May Allah reward you. But if he prays in this shirt, is his prayer invalid?
The Shaykh: There is a difference of opinion among the scholars. Some said: It is invalid; because he is wearing something that is prohibited. The other opinion is: It is not invalid. And this is the correct one; because it is prohibited, not specifically for prayer, but it is prohibited always, he does not wear it always. The thing that is prohibited not for the sake of prayer, but because it is forbidden in itself, does not invalidate the prayer. Likewise, the stolen garment; the correct view is that it does not invalidate the prayer, as long as it covers the 'awrah, the prayer is not invalidated by it. But its owner sins in wearing it, even if he does not pray in it, he sins. So it is prohibited absolutely, in prayer and otherwise. Unlike the thing that is prohibited only in prayer, such as a garment that has impurity in it; if he prays in it intentionally, his prayer is invalid; because it is prohibited in prayer. Yes.
The presenter: May Allah reward you.
Answer: It is not permissible for a Muslim to pray in clothes that contain images, whether they are images of human beings or other images of living creatures such as horses, camels, or birds. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
Spare no portrait unwiped out
لا تدع صورة إلا طمستهاThe makers of these images will be punished on the Day of Resurrection, and it will be said to them: 'Bring to life that which you have created.'
إن أصحاب هذه الصور يعذبون يوم القيامة ويقال لهم: أحيوا ما خلقتمAs for items that have images but are stepped on and used, such as carpets that are laid in homes, there is no harm in placing them, even if they have images on them. Likewise, cushions and backrests; all of these are excused because they are used and not revered. Likewise, sofas that people sit on and all chairs are used. Yes.
The presenter: May Allah reward you. But if he prays in this shirt, is his prayer invalid?
The Shaykh: There is a difference of opinion among the scholars. Some said: It is invalid; because he is wearing something that is prohibited. The other opinion is: It is not invalid. And this is the correct one; because it is prohibited, not specifically for prayer, but it is prohibited always, he does not wear it always. The thing that is prohibited not for the sake of prayer, but because it is forbidden in itself, does not invalidate the prayer. Likewise, the stolen garment; the correct view is that it does not invalidate the prayer, as long as it covers the 'awrah, the prayer is not invalidated by it. But its owner sins in wearing it, even if he does not pray in it, he sins. So it is prohibited absolutely, in prayer and otherwise. Unlike the thing that is prohibited only in prayer, such as a garment that has impurity in it; if he prays in it intentionally, his prayer is invalid; because it is prohibited in prayer. Yes.
The presenter: May Allah reward you.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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