Is the prayer valid when wearing clothes printed with pictures of butterflies or animals, such as bears, if the clothes are covered by an abaya?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
It is impermissible to wear clothes that contain images (tasawir), whether in prayer or outside of it, regardless of whether these images are visible or covered. However, the prayer of one who prays while wearing such clothes is valid, though they incur sin.
Summary from Ftawy's records · added here
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