Ruling on rolling up garments while offering Salah

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Q: What is the ruling on rolling up the military suit sleeves while offering Salah (Prayer)? It is noteworthy that we, soldiers, are ordered to fold our sleeves because they are long. Please explain the Makruh (disliked) things we do during Salah, and whether rolling up the sleeves is Makruh or not. What is the degree of validity of the Hadith narrated by Muslim on the authority of Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) who said: “The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) prohibited the one praying from tucking up his hanging-down hair, sleeve or garment” , and the Hadith in which the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “I have been commanded to prostrate on seven bones and not to tuck up the cloth or hair” ? A: It is impermissible for a person who offers Salah to tuck up his garment and its like during Salah. This is based on the Hadith (Part No. 5; Page No. 376

A: It is impermissible for a person who offers Salah to tuck up his garment and its like during Salah. This is based on the Hadith (Part No. 5; Page No. 376) narrated by Ibn ‘Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them) that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “I have been commanded to prostrate on seven bones and not to tuck up the cloth or hair.” Furthermore, it was authentically reported from Ibn ‘Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him and his father) that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “I have been commanded not to tuck up the cloth or hair.” These Hadith are verified and authentic and should be acted upon according to scholars.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.