Men's Islamic Clothing
What is the proper Sunnah dress for men. I notice there are many muslim styles for men through out the Ummah. Pakistani qamees, Indonesian qamees, Sedans qamees, etc.,etc. If all of these are correct then what are guidelines within the sunnah. What about the traditional turkish suit is this proper? I am really writing this to know what I can wear at work (business setting).
Assalamualikum brother,
The Dress which Our beloved Prophet (sws) use to wear was a kurta like thing which use to be below the knees and he use to wear a lungi(a long cloth wraped around the waste) which use to be above the Ankels the dress was like this as i heard from the Ulemas(Allahu alam) .
The required parts of clothing are for your awrah to be covered and body protected from the elements - clothing should also be loose around the more.. Sensitive bits.
There are a few extra's on top of this - don't wear silk, gold or women's clothes for example (pretty dresses, lingerie etc).
Aside from that, it pretty much kicks back to urf (local nroms) and what's modest and smart (as we should always dress smart-like) in your region.
"Tradtional" dress such as the kurta etc is nice to wear as it shows your love for the Prophet (pbuh).
I think fusion types look nice, places like shukronline.com have some good ranges.
A business suit for a business environment seems to make sense
People take this too far and proclaim that a shirt and tie is acceptable clothing due to the local norms/work requirements.Originally Posted by Mossy
Aside from that, it pretty much kicks back to urf (local nroms) and what's modest and smart (as we should always dress smart-like) in your region.
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A business suit for a business environment seems to make sense
Some Ulema, particularly the Ahnaaf with connections to the Indo-Pak region have said numerous times that the tie is at the very least makrooh (reprehensible) to wear. In addition, some Ulema have said that Salaah would not be permissible while wearing a tie. However, other Ulema have said that the tie is permissible if not worn with the intention to imitate the kuffar, however it is best not to wear if possible. Wallahu Alam.
In-terms of Sunnah clothing, anything which covers the satr (awrah) is permissible - this would be from the navel to beneath the knees for men. It should also be thick enough for one not to be able to see through it.
If the item of clothing is worn with the intention to cover the satr, it is permissible. If it is worn with the intention to strictly integrate with non-muslims, it is imitation. Anything worn with the intention of haughtiness/pride and/or arrogance would not be permissible to wear. Any clothing known to be the clothing of women would not be permissible for men to wear. Silk is also not permissible for men to wear, however there is some Ikhtilaaf over synthetic silk.
In-terms of hair, a "zulfaa" style is mentioned in Ahadith: it should either be kept long and worn back i.e. until the hair from the tip of the forehead reaches midway to the earlobes, which is the minimum length, or up to the shoulders which is the maximum length. Both are from the Sunnah. If this is not possible, the hair should all be kept at the same size - "steps", "fades" etc. would be considered against Sunnah. There are reports that some Sahaaba (ra) would shave their heads completely. The Ulema say that this is permissible, but is neither considered Sunnah or against Sunnah.
The turban/Imamaah is a Sunnat-e-Mustamirrah i.e. it was a perpetually adhered to practice of RasulAllah (saw). He (saw) said, "Tie the turban. It will increase you in forbearance". The Ulema say that a white turban is the most preferable, while black is also Masnoon. RasulAllah (saw) also said, "Wear the turban as it is a sign of Islam and distinguishes between a Muslim and Kaafir". The Ulema have made a similar point with regards to the Topee.
It is narrated that many Sahaaba (ra) including ibn Umar (ra) wore white Topees (kufis/head caps). Their Topees were spread out, flat, round and spacious, and "compressed" i.e. they did not raise high above the head.
Mullah Ali Qari (Rahmatulah Alayhi) states that the wearing of the hat has become one of the salient symbols of Islam. Unfortunately today it is one of the only outward and unique features that distinguishes a Muslim from a non-Muslim. No other community wears the Muslim type Topee.
It is also Sunnah to cover the head while going to the toilet.
It is narrated by Asmaa bint Yazeed and Ummi Salamah (ra) that RasulAllah (saw) preferred to wear the qamis (kurta/thawb/Jubbah). The Ulema have said that this was due it to looking more dignified than the longi, that it covered the satr well, that it had innate humility, and that it did not cost very much. The sleeves either reached the wrist, or just slightly beyond, but did not pass the fingers.
In a Hadith in the collection of Abu Dawood, RasulAllah (saw) said, "The lungi of a Muslim should reach till the middle of the shin, and there is no harm if it reaches above his ankles. But those portions that droop below the ankles will burn in the fire of Jahannam. The one that lets his clothes droop below his ankles in pride, Allah Most High will not look at him on the Day of Judgement." Thus, the lungi/shalwar/izaar/trouser must be kept above the ankles. It is a grievous mistake of the literalists to think it is permissible if not done with pride, and this is seen by the following Hadith:
Ubaid bin Khalid (ra) said, "I was once going to Madinah Munawwarah. I heard a person from behind me say, "Wear the lungi higher because it avoids physical and spiratual najaasah (impurities)." (The lungi will remain cleaner and will not become dirty by being dragged on the ground.) When I turned to see who was talking, I saw that it was RasulAllah (saw). I said, "Oh RasulAllah, this is a simple lungi, how can one become proud, and it is necessary to look after it (keep it clean)?" RasulAllah (saw) replied, "If you see no benefit in it, your following me has not ceased." While RasulAllah (saw) was telling me this, I saw that his lungi reached till half his shin."
It is narrated by Abu Hurayrah, Jaabir (ra) and others that the shoes of RasulAllah (saw) would have leather soles and have two straps.
There is some difference of opinion as to wearing of a silver ring. Some Hanafi Ulema say that it is permissible for a male to wear a silver ring on the little finger of his left hand, whereas others say it should not be worn unless there is need, i.e. if the individual uses the ring for stamping letters. Rings made out of other than silver are not permissible for men. Wallahu Alam.
Ibn 'Abbaas (ra) says that RasulAllah (saw) said, "Choose white clothing, as it is the best clothing. White clothing should be worn whilst living, and the dead should be buried in white." Additionally, the colour Saffron (yellowish) is not permissible for males to wear.
Wallahu Alam.
Finally, I recommend buying "Shama'il-e-Tirmizhi" with commentary by Shaykhul Hadith Maulana Muhammad Zakarriyyah Khandalwi (ra). The online version can be found here:
http://www.inter-islam.org/hadeeth/stmenu.htm
I also recommend reading "The Turban, Topee and Kurta" which can be found here:
http://www.inter-islam.org/Actions/kurta.html
If there are any mistakes/omissions,please can the Ulema can point them out.
Wa ma toufiqi illa billah.
Hmm.. Too far? I think it depends how you categorise it - is a custom cultural or religious? Most of the arguments I've seen against (non-silk) ties is that they represent a cross, ie are a religious (non-muslim) custom. However, I'm pretty certain that popular perception is not that the tie is representative of a cross (I'm thinking of the whole Nike debate now..). Different interpretations I suppose.
edit: think I found what you were referring to:
http://www.daruliftaa.com/question.a...nID=q-18295176
I wonder if those who prohibited it in salah were working from the tie = cross basis?
Assalamu ‘alaikum,
Br. Mossy, I have a question related to this topic. The article by Dr. Umar Faruq Abdallah called Islam and the Cultural Imperative sheds a lot of insight into the principles behind Islamic legal rulings, especially the commentary of Al-Shatibi, Al-Qarafi and Ibn Abidin.
If it can be established that the tie has no association with the cross, do you think that the issue of the permissibility of wearing a tie is one specific application of permissibility based on sound local custom?
No, not all of them.
Wallahu Alam.
Yes.
Non-religion specific normative cultural practice not in contravention of any requirements of Islamic law (except the silk tie possibly). Imitating the kuffar falls under the purview of actions pertaining to hallmarks of their religion/practices - eg bindis on female foreheads or crosses on chains. Things which identify one with another religion. Of course, you could argue that secularism/capitalism is a religion.. But I don't think that makes much sense.
My personal view (whatever value that may have) is that Islam is clearly a cross-cultural set of precepts that, when practised correctly, serves to enhance whatever and however the indigenous populace behave - beauty stemming from Truth so to speak. It is written that we were made into different strains so we could better understand one another, diversity is a lovely thing with no race inherently superior to another (last sermon) and all actions being judged by the yardstick of our ahkam, the delimiters/boundaries of our religion/piety.
Imam al-Shatibi's emphasis on Maqasid al-Shariah is probably the most pertinent with respect to this (from what miniscule amount I've read). But that's probably for another thread.
(the essay referred to is this one, probably deserving of a seperate thread)
edit: Thinking about it, I was put in mind of this answer from Mufti Adam on the holding of hands (aww)..
Brother Saleel mentioned"Mullah Ali Qari (Rahmatulah Alayhi) states that the wearing of the hat has become one of the salient symbols of Islam".
This is an incorrect translation of a statement of Mulla Ali Qari, which appeared on Ask-Imam and was them copied by others as well (I think darul Ifta.org also copied it-without any reference to ask-imam!).
It has been nearly completly removed from ask-imam, however others still continue to narrate it.
Mulla ali Qari only mentioned that a certain type of hat has become the characteristic of the ulama of yemen. This is misunderstood to mean that he said that the hat is a shi'aar of Islam.
And Allah knows best
I am sorry but I am still confused. Not about what Rasullah (SAW) wore but what can be culturally proper. I am a muslim convert and have been wearing Sunnah clothing for 10 years. In the western world I have been mistaken for wearing pajamas in the street to being a chef. I need to know if indonesian or turkish styles are excepted in with in the practical aspects of the sunnah. I am not worried about what kuffar think but I am noticing things. Indo Pak Ulema dress is not far from traditional Indian dress. There are certain distinction within there dress that make it Islamic for them and it appears to be clearly understood in there culture to the muslim and non-muslim. Same in Africa, same in China, same in Indonesia, but for some strange reason it is not the same in the west.
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