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slight tear in socks is overlooked
Question:
What is the ruling if someone notices after prayer, either
a short or long time afterwards, that he had a medium size
tear in one of his socks? Should he repeat his prayer or not?
Response:
If the tear is small or the hole is small according to convention
or custom, it is overlooked and the prayer is correct. However,
it is safest for the believing men and women to be very careful
about keeping their socks free from any kind of tear or hole.
This is being more cautious with respect to their religion
and it also avoids the difference of opinion [that exists
concerning such torn socks]. This approach is indicated by
the Prophet's statement, "Leave what makes you doubt for that
which does not make you doubt." The Prophet (sal-Allaahu
`alayhe wa sallam) also said, "Whoever avoids the doubtful
matters clears himself in regard to his religion and his honor."
Shaykh
Ibn Baaz
Fataawa al-Mar.ah
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