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What is the ruling on a woman covering her hands in prayer?

I contribute with my husband in the household, and I share with him in expenses and financial loans. He is strict with us regarding expenses and keeps track of them. Is it permissible for me to take from this money without his knowledge?

A woman who suffered burns in the hair, ear, and neck area, is her prayer valid if those parts are exposed?

Is the Aqiqah for a male two, and for a female one, or is it both according to the parents' ability?

Is it permissible to pray in a long coat that reaches below the knee with wide fabric pants?

A wife complained about her husband demanding alimony for herself and her children, and during that period, she was at her parents' house. The judge ruled that she should receive alimony from her husband's salary every month. However, after some time, she returned to her husband, who is now providing for them. The husband has debts and is being pursued by his creditors, but due to the alimony being deducted from his salary, he cannot repay them. Is she sinful because the alimony prevents the fulfillment of people's rights, such that the creditors cannot receive their rights from the salary because the court does not allow it?

Is it permissible for a woman to pray in a short garment above the knee, or must she wear a long garment?

Is it permissible for the family to eat from the aqeeqah? And how much should be distributed from it?

Is it a requirement in prayer to wear a specific prayer garment or any clothing that covers the body?