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Sunnats of Clothing (13)
29. Men are only allowed to wear rings made from silver. They are not allowed to wear rings made of any substance besides silver. When wearing a silver ring, they should ensure that the amount of silver does not exceed one mithqaal (4.374 g). Men are only allowed to wear one ring. The ring should be worn on the small finger. If the ring has a stone on it, then the stone of the ring should face inwards (i.e. it should be towards the palm). Apart from a silver ring, men are not allowed to wear any other jewellery (e.g. bracelets, chains, earrings, etc.). [1]
27. Keep your clothing in a neat and tidy manner by folding it or hanging it in a cupboard. Do not keep your clothing lying around in an untidy condition. Place dirty clothing in the place that is designated for such clothing e.g. in the laundry basket, etc.
Hazrat Sa’eed bin Musayyib (rahimahullah) is reported to have said, “Certainly Allah Ta‘ala is pure and He loves purity. Allah Ta‘ala is clean and loves cleanliness. Allah Ta‘ala is kind and loves kindness. Allah Ta‘ala is generous and loves generosity. Hence, keep the courtyards of your homes clean and do not resemble the Jews (in their untidiness).” [1]
25. When removing your clothing, recite the following dua:
بِسْمِ اللهِ الَّذِيْ لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ
In the name of Allah, besides whom there is no deity
Hazrat Anas (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “The veil between the eyes of the jinn and the private parts of a person is that at the time of removing his clothes, he recites the (abovementioned) dua. [1]
23. When you intend wearing any new clothing, then it is preferable for you to wear it for the first time on a Friday. [1]
Hazrat Anas (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that when Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) intended to wear any new clothing, he would commence wearing it on the day of Jumu’ah. [2]
22. When wearing new clothing, recite the following duas:
Dua One:
اَلْحَمْدُ لِلّٰهِ الَّذِيْ كَسَانِيْ مَا أُوَارِيْ بِهِ عَوْرَتِيْ وَأَتَجَمَّلُ بِهِ فِيْ حَيَاتِيْ
All praise is due to Allah who has clothed me with such clothing through which I am able to conceal my private parts, and through which I am able to beautify myself in my life.
Hazrat Abu Umaamah (rahimahullah) reports that on one occasion, Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) wore a new garment and recited the abovementioned dua. He then gave his old garment in charity and said, “I heard Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) saying, ‘Whoever wears a new garment and recites the (abovementioned) dua, and then he takes his old garment and gives it in sadaqah, he will remain in the special protection, security and cover of Allah Ta‘ala while living and after passing away.’” [1]
19. When dressing, then commence wearing the clothing from the right side. [1]
Hazrat Abu Hurairah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that whenever Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) used to put on a kurta, he would commence wearing it from its right side (e.g. the right sleeve before the left sleeve, etc.). [2]
17. The clothes of women should not be so thin that they are transparent due to which the body beneath becomes exposed. With the exception of her hands and feet, a woman’s entire body is satr. Hence, if the clothing is see-through, then her satr will be exposed before men. Women wearing this type of clothing have been cursed in the Hadith. [1]
Hazrat Abu Hurairah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “There will be two groups (in my Ummah) who will be punished in Jahannum. These two groups I have not yet seen (i.e. they will emerge after my demise). One group will carry whips with them resembling the tails of cattle, with which they will (oppressively) lash the people. The second group will be those women who will wear clothes yet they will still be naked (i.e. tight fitting or flimsy clothing). They will attract men to themselves, and they themselves will be inclined towards them. Their heads will resemble the humps of the Bukhti camels (i.e. they will wear buns which will be high like camel humps). They will not enter Jannah nor smell its fragrance, despite its fragrance being perceivable from a great distance away.” [2]
15. It is preferable for one to wear white clothing as the Hadith explains that white clothing is the best. [1]
Hazrat Ibnu Abbaas (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) reports that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “Wear white clothing, for indeed it is the best of clothing, and enshroud your deceased in it.” [2]
12. Men should wear long-sleeve kurtas. It is inappropriate to wear short-sleeve kurtas in public.
Hazrat Asmaa bint Yazeed (radhiyallahu ‘anha) reports, “The sleeves of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) would reach till the wrists.” [1]
9. The kurta, topi and imaamah (turban) are among the sunnah attire for men. It is reported in the Ahaadith that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) and the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) used to wear kurtas, topis and imaamahs. [1]
Hazrat Ummu Salamah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) reports that the most beloved garment to Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was the qamees (kurta). [2]
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6. The best clothing for a Muslim is that which is worn by the pious and righteous. [1]
Hazrat Ibnu Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) reports that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “The one who emulates a people will be counted from amongst them (in the court of Allah Ta‘ala).” [2]
1. A believer should not feel ashamed to expose his identity as a Muslim and adopt the sunnah attire in his life. Adopting the sunnah attire is a means of identifying with the way of Islam and a means of showing our true love for Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) and his mubaarak lifestyle. [1]
2. Men should not wear clothing that resembles the clothing of women, nor should women wear clothing that resembles the clothing of men. The Hadith has cursed such men and women who imitate each other in clothing. [2]
It is reported from Hazrat Ibnu Abbaas (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) that Hazrat Nabi (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) had cursed those men that imitate women (in their dressing and appearance), and those women that imitate men (in their dressing and appearance). It is reported that on one occasion, a woman passed by Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) carrying a bow around her neck (in the spirit to imitate the soldiers of Deen). Observing this scene, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “May Allah’s curse fall on those men that imitate women and those women that imitate men in their ways.” [3]
Every human being is born with several basic needs. Among the basic needs is the need for clothing.
Allah Ta‘ala declares: “O children of Aadam (‘alaihis salaam)! We have sent down to you clothing to cover your nudity as well as to be an adornment for you, and the garment of piety is the best.” [1]
By mentioning the aspect of covering the body before the aspect of adorning the body, the Quraan Majeed impresses upon us that the primary object of clothing (i.e. to cover one’s body) is more important than its secondary benefits (i.e. adornment).
Hence, if a woman’s clothing is transparent or tight-fitting, thereby revealing her body or the shape of her body, then such clothing will not be fit to be called ‘clothing’, and such a woman will enter under the purview of the curse of Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) for women wearing such clothing.
Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “There will be women in my Ummah who although clothed, will still be naked (i.e they will wear tight fitting or transparent clothing, or clothing that does not conceal the entire body). They will attract men to themselves, and they themselves will be attracted to men. They will neither enter Jannah, nor will they perceive its fragrance, even though its fragrance is perceivable from a distance of five hundred years.” [2]