Must trousers be above the ankles?

“It is permissible to put on trousers whether standing or sitting. However, it is preferable not to wear it while standing. This is because a narration mentions a warning regarding tying one's turban while sitting and putting on trousers while standing.”

“It is not permissible for a male to allow his pants to flow beneath his ankles in salaah as well as out of salaah. Severe warnings have been sounded in the Ahaadith for the one who wears his trousers/kurta (garment) below his ankles.”

“It is necessary for men to wear garments above the ankles in both conditions, i.e. in Salaah, and out of Salaah. A person who allows his garments to flow below his ankles is sinful, while simultaneously mimicking the way of the proud and the haughty. Furthermore, the reward of such a person’s Salaah is diminished.”

“The Shari’ah has prohibited man from allowing his garments to fall below his ankles. This prohibition can clearly be seen from the following Ahadith: “Hadhrat Abu Huraira Radiallahu Anhu relates that a person was praying with his trousers overhanging his ankles Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam said to him go and make …”