How to Dress For Salat

Dressing is very essential to check properly before performing salat. There are criteria your dressing should meet before observing salah. There is different dress code for both the Muslim men and women before praying, and not following them could invalidate your salah.

Dress For Men

1. The dress for the men should be such that it covers from the navel to the knees at least.

2. The shoulders should not be left uncovered.

3. Salat can be prayed in one garment if it covers the body from the navel to the knees as well as the shoulders.

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“None of you must pray in a single garment of which no part comes over the shoulder.” – (Bukhari & Muslim)

If, however, the garment is not long enough to cover the shoulders then parts of the body between the navel and the knees should at least be covered.

Dress For Women

The dress of the woman should be such that it covers her whole body from head to foot leaving only the face and the hands uncovered. A prayer offered in transparent clothing is not valid. Also, tight-fitting clothing which shows the shape of the body should be avoided.