Key Points
- Movements in Salah (Prayer):
- Certain actions, such as fixing attire or making unnecessary movements, are considered makruh (disliked) and can invalidate Salah if excessive.
- Minor adjustments, like fixing a cap or arranging the Ihram cloth, are permissible if necessary to avoid revealing oneself.
- Clothing Rules in Salah:
- Hanging clothes or accessories, like ties or scarves, in a manner that both ends dangle is discouraged and categorized as makruh.
- Clothes that suggest arrogance (e.g., excessively long garments) or ostentation should be avoided.
- Historical context: Prohibition of arrogant dressing during Salah stems from practices during the time of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
- Ihram in Hajj:
- For men, ensuring the top cloth of the Ihram is properly wrapped is emphasized to avoid inappropriate exposure during Salah.
- Cultural Reflections on Dress:
- Dress codes during Salah reflect humility, distancing oneself from arrogance and ostentatious displays of wealth.
- Class Notes:
- Class concluded early for Isha Salah with reminders to attend future sessions punctually.
Quranic References
Although specific Quranic references are not quoted in the document, the principles align with general guidance on humility and modesty found in verses like:
- Surah Al-A’raf (7:31): “O Children of Adam! Take your adornment at every Masjid…”
- Surah Al-Isra (17:37): “And do not walk upon the earth exultantly. Indeed, you will never tear the earth [apart], and you will never reach the mountains in height.”
Hadith References
The document implicitly references teachings derived from hadiths, including:
- Avoidance of arrogance in clothing during Salah, which aligns with hadiths where Prophet Muhammad ﷺ emphasized humility in worship.
Identified Q&A Sections and Summary
Question: Is it permissible to fix the turban or cap during Salah if it falls?
Answer: Minor adjustments are acceptable if necessary to avoid revealing oneself. However, unnecessary movements should be avoided to prevent making the Salah makruh.
Question: Can one pray with a scarf or tie hanging down?
Answer: No, both ends should not hang. Adjustments like tucking the tie into the shirt are necessary to align with proper Salah etiquettes.
Question: Why are hanging clothes prohibited during Salah?
Answer: Historically, such practices symbolized arrogance or ostentation, which contradicts the humility required in Salah.
Question: Is it permissible to fold clothes during Salah?
Answer: No, folding clothes during Salah is makruh as it reflects habits of arrogance in dressing.