Prayer Guidance Clarifying Misconceptions12 June 2016

[Q-ID0179] Why do ‘barelwi’ mosques emphasise wearing long trousers?

Question

Why do ‘brelvi’ mosques emphasise wearing long trousers?

Answer

This is a false accusation. It is Sunnah to keep trousers above the ankles as mentioned in many Sahih Ahadith.

Answered by the Akhuwat-e-Islami team

Also see:

[Q-ID0664] What is the ruling on having trousers kept below the ankles during Salah?

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