Ibn Bazz: Ruling on covering shoulders in Salah



(Part No. 10; Page No. 415) 
Ruling on covering shoulders in Salah 
Q: During the days of Hajj some people offer the Obligatory Salah (Prayers) with their shoulders uncovered while wearing Ihram (clothing worn during the ritual state for Hajj and `Umrah). What is the ruling on this matter? 
A : There is no harm if a person is incapable of covering his shoulders when offering Salah. Allah (Glorified be He) says: So keep your duty to Allâh and fear Him as much as you can The Prophet (peace be upon him) said to Jabir ibn `Abdullah (may Allah be pleased with them both): If the garment is large enough, wrap it round the body (covering the shoulders) and if it is tight (too short) then use it as an Izar (tie it around your waist only.) (Agreed upon by Al­ Bukhari and Muslim) 
If one is able to cover one or both shoulders in Salah, yet neglects this, their Salah will be invalid since in such a case they are obliged to cover them according to the more correct of the two opinions of scholars. This is based on the Hadith in which the Prophet (peace be upon him) says: None of you should offer prayer in a single garment that does not cover the shoulders. (Agreed upon by Al­Bukhari and Muslim) 
May Allah grant us success! 

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