Praying in trousers

[Muhammad]

Re: I know I've asked this before, but I have no good answers

Fishman,

Here is a link which speaks about the issue of praying in trousers:

http://www.islamqa.com/index.php?ref=46529&ln=eng

Here are some others that might be useful Insha'Allaah:

http://www.islamqa.com/index.php?ref=20125&ln=eng

http://www.islamqa.com/index.php?ref=2322&ln=eng

Do not worry about not being recognised as a Muslim... many times we meet people on the street who are Muslims yet it is not obvious from their appearance. So it is a common thing and only when we speak to a person and give salam (sometimes even salam does not work), do we realise that they are Muslim.

As for not having a proper teacher, many people do not have a proper Qur'an teacher or even any teacher. Some people have to travel or find some other way of learning. The best way is of course to have a teacher, but until you are able to find one, you will just have to be patient and try your best. Try out media that might help you, like online classes that might be set up for teaching Qur'an. There are also lectures and resources that may also help you to learn Islam. And I am sure your local Imam will be happy to guide you and answer questions Insha'Allaah.

Be patient during this difficult time, and Insha'Allaah, Allaah will make a way out for you and grant you a time of ease. Keep praying and striving in the cause of Allaah. Our prayers are with you!

And strive hard in Allâh's Cause as you ought to strive (with sincerity and with all your efforts that His Name should be superior). He has chosen you (to convey His Message of Islâmic Monotheism to mankind by inviting them to His religion, Islâm), and has not laid upon you in religion any hardship, it is the religion of your father Ibrahim (Abraham) (Islâmic Monotheism). It is He (Allâh) Who has named you Muslims both before and in this (the Qur'ân), that the Messenger (Muhammad

) may be a witness over you and you be witnesses over mankind! So perform AsSalât (Iqamat-as-Salât), give Zakât and hold fast to Allâh [i.e. have confidence in Allâh, and depend upon Him in all your affairs] He is your Maula (Patron, Lord, etc.), what an Excellent Maula (Patron, Lord, etc.) and what an Excellent Helper!

[Qur'an, 22:78]

 

[DigitalStorm82]

Re: I know I've asked this before, but I have no good answers

Asalamu Alaikum Bro,

I have only one advice to you...

Do as much as you can and as best as you can to please Allah.

If something you like to do but are faced with difficulties and are unable to do it... It's ok Inshallah.

Your reward is in your intentions bro... Islam doesn't make your life miserable.. it simplifies it... All the sunnah you do or trying to do is good... but if you're unable to do it for whatever reason... it's ok. You'll still be rewarded for it based on your intentions...

Don't be too harsh on yourself...

May Allah always keep you in the best of Imaan Inshallah.

 

[Fishman]

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I tried tying my jumper around my waist, but that was quite tight too. But I told my mum about this problem, and she let me wear my shalwar kameez whilst praying, possibly outside of prayer too.

Fishman,

Here is a link which speaks about the issue of praying in trousers:

http://www.islamqa.com/index.php?ref=46529&ln=eng
http://www.islamqa.com/index.php?ref=2322&ln=eng

I don't understand why these people say its not invalid, when the scholar quoted in the link I posted said it is. And if I wear regular trousers outside of prayer, am I sinning? They are not as revealing as jeans, but compared to Islamic trousers they are very revealing.

 

[Fishman]

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Anybody there?

Since the upper legs are awrah, and trousers show their basic outline, are trousers allowed?

 

[AvarAllahNoor]

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In regard to jeans, if you're alone does it matter what you wear? In public i can see the reason why it's not ideal!

 

[Fishman]

Re: I know I've asked this before, but I have no good answers

In regard to jeans, if you're alone does it matter what you wear? In public i can see the reason why it's not ideal!

I don't know whether it matters when I am alone. But in view of the public, and when I am performing salah (prayer), yes, it does matter.

 

[Kittygyal]

Re: I know I've asked this before, but I have no good answers

In regard to jeans, if you're alone does it matter what you wear? In public i can see the reason why it's not ideal!

Assalmualikum warhmathullahi warbarakathuhu

Allah Hu A3lim

but your never alone Allah sub3hanwatallah is always with you :muddlehea

do me a favour remember me in your Du3'ah, shukran!

 

[AvarAllahNoor]

Re: I know I've asked this before, but I have no good answers

Assalmualikum warhmathullahi warbarakathuhu

Allah Hu A3lim

but your never alone Allah sub3hanwatallah is always with you :muddlehea

do me a favour remember me in your Du3'ah, shukran!

lol -True, but Allah isn't going to get any of 'those' thoughts is he. It's about other people!

Sikhs wear the Kurta Pajama, it's like the Muslim dress, but you have the Kurta which is long and covers the back and front when we bow!

 

[Fishman]

Re: I know I've asked this before, but I have no good answers

Assalmualikum warhmathullahi warbarakathuhu

Allah Hu A3lim

but your never alone Allah sub3hanwatallah is always with you :muddlehea

do me a favour remember me in your Du3'ah, shukran!

But there must be some permission for uncovering when alone, otherwise you would never be able to take your clothes off. And if you could not uncover at all, then what are Maharams for?

 

[Kittygyal]

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lol -True, but Allah isn't going to get any of 'those' thoughts is he. It's about other people!

Sikhs wear the Kurta Pajama, it's like the Muslim dress, but you have the Kurta which is long and covers the back and front when we bow!

Assalmualikum warhmathullahi warbarakathuhu

well if your alone && there's no opposite gender then thats okay Allah Hu A3lim

do me a favour remember me in your Du3'ah, shukran!

 

[Kittygyal]

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But there must be some permission for uncovering when alone, otherwise you would never be able to take your clothes off. And if you could not uncover at all, then what are Maharams for?

Assalmualikum warhmathullahi warbarakathuhu

well ofcourse you can get change or whatever when your alone but remember Allah is watching what you do :embarrass

do me a favour remember me in your Du3'ah, shukran!

 

[Fishman]

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Anyway...
Can somebody please answer these questions, before I rot away and get eaten by the talking springs:

I don't understand why these people say its not invalid, when the scholar quoted in the link I posted said it is. And if I wear regular trousers outside of prayer, am I sinning? They are not as revealing as jeans, but compared to Islamic trousers they are very revealing.

Since the upper legs are awrah, and trousers show their basic outline, are trousers allowed?

 

[Fishman]

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Please? It's getting cold and windy out in this topic!

 

[snakelegs]

Re: I know I've asked this before, but I have no good answers

in islam we are told not to go into extremes

that's true from everything i've read, yet often people seem to lose sight of this.

 

[Fishman]

Re: I know I've asked this before, but I have no good answers

that's true from everything i've read, yet often people seem to lose sight of this.

Yup, unfortunately this is one of the problems in the world today. But not one you or me can easily do anything about, sadly.

 

[snakelegs]

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I'm also not allowed to pray in public places. And it would probably endanger my saftey to anyway. I used to think that most people were tolerant and would just be interested in what you are doing. But now I realised that that is not true.

sad state the world is in.
why can't you get a huge shirt - that would cover everything that needs covering, wouldn't it?

 

[Fishman]

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why can't you get a huge shirt - that would cover everything that needs covering, wouldn't it?

I have got one. It's called a Kameez. But unfortunately I don't think my dad likes the idea of me wearing one regularly. I thought I understood why, but but when I tried to explain it here I realised I could not. He keeps calling it a (woman's) dress.

 

[Kittygyal]

Re: I know I've asked this before, but I have no good answers

I have got one. It's called a Kameez. But unfortunately I don't think my dad likes the idea of me wearing one regularly. I thought I understood why, but but when I tried to explain it here I realised I could not. He keeps calling it a (woman's) dress.

Assalmualikum warhmathullahi warbarakathuhu

well why don't you wear a juba or a jilb :-\ :embarrass

do me a favour remember me in your Du3'ah, shukran!

 

[snakelegs]

Re: I know I've asked this before, but I have no good answers

well, he probably connects the kameez with islam or something foreign. but a regular shirt that's really big? it doesn't really need to come as low as the kameez to cover, does it? if you just find a great big shirt and don't say anything about it - it might work?
i'm not a muslim, but i think chacha had some good advice. god knows what's in your heart, no?
anyway, that's all i can come up withl.

 

[The Ruler]

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Assalmualikum warhmathullahi warbarakathuhu

well why don't you wear a juba or a jilb :-\ :embarrass

do me a favour remember me in your Du3'ah, shukran!

probably cause of the same reason he doesnt wear a kameez init...

and yes you can wear a really huge shirt...that goes below your bottom...when you are not praying, tuck it in...when you are praying, pull it out...that should help