Is it permissible to wear shorts that reveal part of the knee in front of other men during exercise?
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A man's 'awrah is from the navel to the knee, according to the majority of scholars. It is stipulated that the clothing should not be transparent or tight. Shorts are permissible if only the knee is exposed, because it is not part of the 'awrah.
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