Mukena commonly used for prayer worship. The use of mukena is not mandatory. The obligatory in performing the prayer is to cover the aurat. When dressing that has covered the aurat with loose and non-transparent clothing it can be used directly to perform the prayer.
In Indonesia it is very common to use mukena. Shalat comfort is certainly supported with the use of a comfortable mukena. Material selection for mukena determines comfort. Materials for the comfortable mukena for prayer include rayon cotton, japanese cotton, cotton paris and silk
