May One Perform Prayer In Work Clothes?

May one perform prayer in work clothes?

One of the conditions of prayer is taharah from najasat. There should not be any material impurities which prevent one from performing prayer such as blood, urine, vine, feces in the place, on the body, or clothes of a person who will perform prayer (Marghinani, al-Hidayah, I, 228,229).

As the material impurities getting on work-clothes such as whitewash, dye, mineral oils, rust, and similar filths according to the type of the job are not najasat, they do not affect the establishment of prayer (Marghinani, al-Hidayah, I, 228-248). However, it is advised in the Holy Qur’an that a person who will enter a mosque or masjid for prayer should wear clean clothes (A’raf, 7/31).

Source: Presidency Of Religious Affairs The Turkey, High Board of Religious Affairs FATWAS