SALAAH-IN-SHOES.

The book The Ruling of Wearing One’s Shoes in Salaah by Muhammad Karolia explores the permissibility and conditions of wearing shoes during prayer (salaah) in Islam. It references various hadiths and opinions of Islamic scholars to address whether performing prayer in shoes is considered a Sunnah, merely permissible, or not recommended.

The book examines two key conditions for the validity of praying in shoes: ensuring the shoes are pure (free of impurities) and the ability to place the toes on the ground properly during prostration (sajdah). The author discusses differing scholarly views, citing classical Islamic sources and contemporary perspectives on whether this practice should be regarded as a concession, an adornment, or an act of opposition to other religious groups.

Ultimately, the text presents a nuanced discussion on the subject, highlighting both historical practices and modern considerations regarding footwear and the conditions of prayer spaces.