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Al-Mughni by Ibn Qudama - Edited by Al-Turki
Volume 2 · Page 321Section

Translation · EN

[so prostration is waived; because] (2) showing the back in prostration is more frequent and more indecent, [so it must be waived] (3). It has been narrated that they prostrate on the ground; because prostration is more emphasized than standing; since it is a goal in itself, and it is not waived in cases where standing is waived, which is the supererogatory (nafilah) prayer, so for this reason it was not waived. [It has been differed (4) regarding Ahmad, concerning standing as well; for it was narrated from him that naked people pray standing, for he said regarding naked people: 'Their Imam stands in their midst.' Al-Athram narrated from him that he said: 'If they are veiled by one another, then they pray standing, for there is no harm in this.' It was said: 'Do they gesture or do they prostrate?' He said: 'Subhan Allah, prostration is indispensable.' This indicates that prostration is not waived, and that the best is standing in seclusion, except that Al-Khallal said: 'This is a misapprehension from Al-Athram, and the meaning of his statement "he stands in their midst" is like the Almighty's saying: "...as long as you continue to stand by it" (5). He did not intend by it standing upon a leg.'] (6)

Section: If there is one person with the naked people who has a garment, he is obligated to pray in it, because he is capable of covering. If he lends it and prays naked, his prayer is not valid; [because he is capable of covering] (7). It is recommended that he lend it after his prayer in it to another, so that he may pray in it; due to the saying of the Almighty: "And cooperate in righteousness and piety" (8). This is not mandatory for him, unlike if he had food surplus to his need, and found someone who had a necessity, it would be mandatory for him to give it to him; because it is a state of necessity. So if he offers it to them, one person prays in it after another, and it is not permitted for them to pray naked;

Notes

(2) In M: "and showing the back". (3) Omitted from the original. (4) Meaning: the transmission. (5) Surah Al Imran: 75. (6) Omitted from: M. (7) In M: "because of his abandonment of the duty incumbent upon him". (8) Surah Al-Ma'idah: 2.

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