Some argued that this is a statement from the Mother of the Believers, ‘Â’ishah (RAH), not from the Prophet (SA).
204. ‘Awrah of a Man
(A) + (+H, +M, +S): From the navel to the knees, but not including the navel or knees.
(H): The knees are part of the ‘awrah.
(a): The private parts only.
There are various reports that are seemingly conflicting in this regard:
1- ‘Â’ishah (RAH) said, "The Prophet (SA) was sitting with his thigh uncovered. Abu Bakr (RA) asked for and received permission to enter, and the same thing happened with ‘Umar (RA). However, when ‘Uthmân (RA) asked for permission to enter, the Prophet (SA) covered himself with his clothes. When they left, I said: O Messenger of Allah, you permitted Abu Bakr and ‘Umar to enter while your thigh was uncovered, but when ‘Uthmân asked permission to enter, you covered yourself! He said: