Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah

It is narrated from Hazrat Abu Huraira that once a man came to the service of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and asked, "If one of us prays in a single garment, how is that?" The Prophet replied, "Does everyone have two garments?" Hazrat Abu Huraira said to the questioner, "Do you know Abu Huraira? He prays in a single garment."

Hazrat Abu Saeed narrates that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) offered prayer in such a way with a single garment that he passed the garment under his right armpit and placed it over his left shoulder.

Hazrat Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with both of them) narrates that the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) performed prayer in a single garment. When he would pray in a single garment, he would use its extra part to protect himself from the heat and cold of the ground.

It is narrated from Hazrat Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, was asked about praying in a single garment, so he said: "Does each one of you have two garments?"

It is narrated from Hazrat Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: If your lower garment is wide, then take it out from under your right armpit and place it over your left shoulder, and if it is narrow, then tie it as a waist-wrapper.

Hazrat Taliq bin Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that a man came and asked, "O Messenger of Allah! What do you say about performing prayer in a single garment?" Upon this, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) covered his private parts with his sheet instead of his lower garment, and then led us in prayer. After completing the prayer, he said, "Does each one of you have two garments?"

It is narrated from Hazrat Muawiyah bin Abi Sufyan that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, offered prayer in a single garment.

It is narrated from Hazrat Anas that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, performed prayer in such a way with a single garment that he kept its two ends separate.

Hazrat Qais bin Abi Hazim says that Hazrat Khalid bin Waleed used to lead the prayer in a single garment.

Hazrat Abu al-Duha says that Hazrat Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them) was asked whether it is permissible to offer prayer in a single garment. He replied, "Yes, if its edges are kept separate."

Hazrat Ikrimah narrates that a man came to Hazrat Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) and asked, "Can I pray in a single garment?" She replied, "Yes, but keep its edges separate."

Hazrat Qais bin Abi Hazim narrates that Hazrat Khalid bin Walid led us in prayer among the delegations in a single garment, and he kept the two ends of the garment separate. At that time, the companions of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) were also behind him.

Hazrat Anas was asked about praying in a single garment, so he replied that it is permissible; however, one should pass the garment under the right armpit and place it over the left shoulder.

Hazrat Masood bin Harash says that Hazrat Umar led us in prayer in a single garment. Hazrat Halaam says that Hazrat Masood bin Harash led us in prayer in a single garment.

Hazrat Mujalid says that Hazrat Sha'bi led us in prayer in a single garment and kept its edges separate.

Hasan says that there is no harm if a person offers prayer in a single garment.

Hazrat Umm Hani states that I presented myself in the service of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him. Water was placed for you, and you performed ghusl (ritual bath) with it. Then you wrapped a cloth around your blessed body in such a way that you kept its edges separate on your shoulders. Then you performed eight rak'ahs of the Duha (forenoon) prayer.

Hazrat Abi says that it is good to pray in one garment, and we have done so with the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him.

Dawud says that I asked Hazrat Saeed bin Musayyib about praying in a single garment, so he replied that it is permissible, but both edges should be kept separate.

Hazrat Abu Malik Ashja'i says that I asked Hazrat Abu Salamah bin Abdur Rahman about praying in a single garment, so he replied that I have many garments, yet I still pray in a single garment; if I wish to take from those garments, I can take them.

Hazrat Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) said that there is no harm in offering prayer in a single garment.

Hazrat Ata says that if a person performing prayer in a single garment separates its edges, then this is good.

Hazrat Jabir narrates that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) offered prayer in such a way with a single garment that he passed the garment under his right armpit and placed it over his left shoulder.

Hazrat Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with both of them) says that there is no harm in offering prayer in a single garment.

Hazrat Ikrimah used to say that a man can pray in a single garment, using part of it as an izar (lower garment) and part of it as a chadar (upper garment).

Hazrat Yazid says that Hazrat Salama bin Akwa used to offer prayers in a single garment.

Hazrat Abi narrates that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) led us in prayer in such a way with a single garment that he passed the garment under his right armpit and placed it over his left shoulder.

Hazrat Kaysan narrates that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) led us in the Zuhr and Asr prayers in such a manner that he had a cloth wrapped around himself.

Hazrat Abu Saeed Khudri narrates that there was a disagreement between Hazrat Ubayy bin Ka'b and Hazrat Ibn Mas'ud regarding praying in a single garment. Hazrat Ubayy said that one garment is sufficient. Hazrat Ibn Mas'ud said that two garments are necessary. Hazrat Umar came to them, scolded both of them, and said, "It is very distressing to me that the companions of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) differ regarding any matter. In such a case, upon whose verdict will the people act?" As for the matter itself, Ibn Mas'ud wishes to avoid any deficiency in prayer and desires to attain its perfection, but in my view, the opinion of Hazrat Ubayy is more preferable.

Hazrat Ikrimah narrates that Hazrat Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) offered prayer in a garment in such a way that he passed the garment under his right armpit and placed it over his left shoulder. Hazrat Ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with them both) says that there is no harm in offering prayer in a single garment, provided that it is wrapped around the body and one hand is left outside.

Yahya Umavi says: I and Azrah bin Abi Qais went to the service of Hazrat Abdullah bin Harith bin Jaz’ Zubaidi (who is a companion). He performed ablution and prayed in such a way with one garment that he kept its two edges separate.

Hazrat Umar bin Abi Salamah says that I saw the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) praying in a single garment in the room of Hazrat Umm Salamah; he had placed both ends of the garment on his shoulders.

Hazrat Abu Hurairah narrates that I have seen seventy people of Ahl-e-Suffah who used to pray in a single garment. Some of them had their garment reaching up to the knees and some below the knees. When they would bow (in ruku), they would hold their garment so that their private parts would not become exposed.

Hazrat Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) says that when a person prays in a single garment, he should take the garment from under his right armpit and place it over his left shoulder.

Hazrat Abu Ja'far narrates that Hazrat Jabir bin Abdullah (may Allah be pleased with him) led us in prayer wearing a single garment in such a way that he passed the cloth under his right armpit and placed it over his left shoulder.

Hazrat Asma bint Abi Bakr narrates that I saw my father praying in a single garment, so I said, "Father! You pray in a single garment while you have many clothes?" Hazrat Abu Bakr replied, "Daughter! The last prayer that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) offered behind me was also in a single garment."