FatwaFederal TerritoriesPrayer (Salah)
AL-KAFI #1647: MEMAKAI SELUAR STRAIGHT CUT SEMASA SOLAT
Is prayer valid when a man or woman wears tight trousers such as straight cut or skinny jeans?
Short answer
The prayer remains valid if the tight clothing covers the skin colour and the awrah area, even when the body shape is visible.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Al-Kafi li al-Fatawi
- Topic
- Prayer (Salah)
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The prayer remains valid if the tight clothing covers the skin colour and the awrah area, even when the body shape is visible. The majority of scholars consider it disliked, and the view that rejects validity because the body shape shows is described as wrong. Men are encouraged to change into a sarong and women to wear a prayer garment, and loose, comfortable clothing is advised.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Walaupun begitu, jumhur ulama' mengatakan makruh memakai pakaian yang ketat ketika solat.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “AL-KAFI #1647: MEMAKAI SELUAR STRAIGHT CUT SEMASA SOLAT”, 6 March 2020. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/al-kafi-li-al-fatawi/4294-al-kafi-1647-memakai-seluar-straight-cut-semasa-solat. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-prayer-wearing-tight-trousers/