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Do I need a special prayer outfit?
No special outfit is required. The requirement is modesty and covering the ‘awrah (private parts).
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Men: Must cover from navel to knees at minimum. It is preferred to wear clean clothes covering shoulders.
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Women: Should cover everything except face and hands during prayer, wearing loose, modest clothing.
Reference: Umm Salamah (RA) was asked what a woman should wear in prayer. She replied:
“A long dress and a head covering that covers the top of her feet.” (Abu Dawud 639)