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In many professions, it is required that a person dresses in a certain manner
or has to wear a uniform to identify his profession. If these rules are not
followed, then one is dismissed.
Similarly, in Islam, different codes of dressing have been set aside
for Muslims so that they can be recognized among the Kufaars. If this dress
code is not followed, then we deserve to be punished as well. As Muslims
everything about us from our character to the dressing should serve as an
example to people. We should be proud of showing that we are Muslims by
adhering to the Islamic way of dressing and not following the west blindly and
trying to look like them.
It is Fardh on a male to keep the area between his navel and knees
covered at all times. It is Sunnat for a male to wear a full-sleeved Kurta. A
Muslim male is recognized by a Topi (hat). If one is wearing a Turban, a Topi
should be worn under it as well. The keeping of a beard is Waajib. The
moustache should no be completely shaved off but kept well trimmed so that it
does not come on the upper lip. It is also Sunnat to shave underarms and the
area below the navel.
The nails should be neatly trimmed as well. This should be done at
least once a week but never left for longer then 40 days. Men have been
commanded to restrain their gaze and avoid looking at women intentionally.
Women should wear clothing that provide comfort and not restrict movements,
such as tight- fitting clothes, see through clothes and clothing that attract
attention should be avoided completely.
Women should also not reveal their adornment in public or in front of
any Non-Mahram (one whom Shari’ah allows them to marry). A women’s clothing
must be such that it covers her from head to toes (with exception of her face
and palms in Namaaz). Shari’ah also commands that women should not leave their
homes without necessity.
When traveling, it is very important that a woman be accompanied by a
Mahram (one whom Shari’ah does not allow them to marry. To preserve her modesty
and honour it is necessary that she adopt the Islamic way of dressing. For a
Muslim it is Haraam to wear anything that represents the Kufaars. Females
should not cut the hair to resemble males.
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