Prayer in Short Pants
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Question
Hello. I have a wound that is infected or might be infected. It is not allowed to have pressure on it, so wearing long pants is problematic. Can I wear short pants during prayers (since ordinarily, it is not an issue), or should I find long pants that can be worn without pressure, although I'm not sure I will find any because I'm going to camp tomorrow?
Answer
Hello
According to the law, one should dress during prayer as if standing before a king - a respected person.
However, of course, if there is no other option, it is permissible to pray as long as dressed according to the law.
Therefore, if there is a way to make an effort and wear long pants, one should do so. Only if there is truly no other option, it is permissible to pray in short pants.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 91, Seif 1, and Mishnah Berurah there.