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What is the criterion for judging the tightness of clothing or the outlining of the 'awrah, and how is it known that clothing outlines the 'awrah? Is it مطلوب (desirable/required) for clothing to be exactly fitted without being too loose or clinging? Does clothing touching the body mean it is tight? Is it permissible to wear loose clothing if some parts, like the sleeves, are fitted to the arm?

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A tight garment that defines the awrah (private parts) is one that reveals the size and prominence of the limb. It is disliked to wear a garment that shows the outline of the awrah due to its thinness, tightness, or by being cinched. The mere touching of the garment to the body does not make it tight. Loose garments that do not cling to the body and do not reveal the size of its limbs are permissible to wear, and prayer performed in them is valid. It is preferable to pray in more than one garment or in a loose garment, as this provides more complete covering.

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