A person is asking about the permissibility of purchasing items from a store where they are not allowed to buy. They inquire about the implications of having someone else buy on their behalf, the validity of their prayers while wearing such items, and how to absolve themselves of any wrongdoing.
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Peace be upon you.
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Khamenei (may Allah protect him):
- The method mentioned is not sufficient, as the agent is considered like the principal. This means that when you appointed him, you effectively made the purchase, not him; he is merely your representative.
- Since the sale is invalid, you do not own the clothing obtained, and it is considered usurped. Therefore, the clothing worn during prayer must be permissible and not usurped. If one is unaware of the prohibition of wearing usurped clothing, their prayer is valid. However, if one is aware of the prohibition and prays intentionally while wearing it, they must repeat the prayer in permissible clothing, even if they did not know it invalidated the prayer.
Source: Tahrir al-Wasilah, Agency + Risalah al-Salat wa al-Sawm, Prayer, Clothing of the Praying Person, Conditions of the Praying Person's Clothing, Permissibility
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sistani (may Allah protect him):
- The method mentioned is not sufficient, as the agent is considered like the principal. This means that when you appointed him, you effectively made the purchase, not him; he is merely your representative.
- Since the sale is invalid, you do not own the clothing obtained, and it is considered usurped. Therefore, the prayer in such clothing is not valid, especially if it covers the private parts. However, if one is unaware of the usurpation or forgets it, and is not the usurper, or if they are excused for their ignorance or forgetfulness, or if they are compelled, their prayer is valid.
Source: Minhaj al-Salihin, 2, Agency + Minhaj al-Salihin, Vol. 1, Conditions of the Praying Person's Clothing
May you be successful in all good.