Clothing below the ankles in ruku for males?
Question
Q. Sometimes during ruku and sajdah mu kurtah goes below my ankles,but when I am standing it is above my ankles. Is this ok?
Answer
This is permissible. The prohibition of the clothing being below the ankles for males applies to the condition of standing and walking. (Bazlul Majhood).
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