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Is it permissible for men and women to pray in full-body protective clothing, and how can purification be completed when ablution is broken while being unable to remove it, especially for working doctors?

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There is no objection to praying in virus-protective clothing if the worshiper can prostrate on his seven limbs. If the glasses prevent the nose from touching the ground, they must be removed. The dislike of covering the mouth during prayer is removed in cases of necessity.

There is no objection to performing ablution while wearing the protective suit if it is possible to wash the limbs of ablution and wipe the head. Wiping over leather socks (khuffayn) and regular socks is permissible. Whoever cannot perform ablution in this state must remove it to complete purification.

Those in need, such as doctors, are permitted to combine two prayers to alleviate hardship and difficulty.

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