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What is the ruling on a part of a woman's forearm becoming uncovered during prayer due to the sleeve of her garment being wide?

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Covering the 'awrah (intimate parts) is a condition for the validity of prayer. The 'awrah of a free woman in prayer is her entire body, except for the face and the hands. This includes the forearms according to the majority of scholars.

The Malikis hold that the forearm is a light 'awrah. If it becomes uncovered during prayer, the prayer should be repeated within its prescribed time, but not after. The Hanafis differed concerning its ruling, and the most correct view is that it is 'awrah both inside and outside of prayer.

The uncovering of a large part of the forearm invalidates the prayer according to the majority of scholars, and it must be repeated. However, according to the Malikis, the prayer is valid, though it is recommended to repeat it within its prescribed time.

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