a fool is one who deliberately commits an error, whereas one who errs does so out of ignorance and without intent. What Jabir, may Allah be pleased with him, meant by “a fool” was an ignorant person, for another wording states: “so that the ignorant might see it.” (1)

A clothes rack consists of three pieces of wood whose upper ends are joined together, while their legs are spread apart and fixed on the ground. People use it to hang water-skins or other things on it. (2)

However, it is better to pray in two garments, because this affords more complete covering and is more cautious. It is authentically reported from Umar ibn al-Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him, that he said: “When Allah grants you ample means, then make use of that abundance. A man may combine his garments upon himself: one may pray in an izar and an upper wrap, in an izar and a shirt …” (3) He mentioned other combinations as well. This indicates that when a person has ample means, two garments are preferable.

Supporting Umar’s view, may Allah be pleased with him, is the fact that the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, was asked, “Does one of us pray in a single garment?” He replied, “Does every one of you have two garments?” (4) This indicates that one garment is sufficient; but if Allah has granted us abundance, then let us make use of it, for his words, “Does every one of you have two garments?” indicate that not every person has two garments,