FatwaSarawakDress, Awrah & Adornment
Hukum Penggunaan Cadar dan Sarung Bantal Sutera Atas Faktor Kesihatan Kulit
Is a man allowed to use silk pillowcases and bed sheets for skin health reasons?
Short answer
By default, wearing silk is forbidden for men based on authentic hadith.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Sarawak State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Irsyad (Koleksi Kemusykilan Agama)
- Topic
- Dress, Awrah & Adornment
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
By default, wearing silk is forbidden for men based on authentic hadith. However, Shafi'i jurists exempt this prohibition in cases of necessity or need such as medical treatment, based on the Prophet's concession to al-Zubayr and Abd al-Rahman who suffered from itching. Using silk pillowcases, bolsters, bed sheets and bed covers for medical reasons is therefore permissible, provided there is confirmation from a trusted specialist.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
hukum lelaki menggunakan sarung bantal, bantal peluk, cadar dan alas katil daripada sutera atas dasar perubatan adalah harus dengan mendapat perakuan daripada pakar yang dipercayai.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Sarawak State Mufti Department. “Hukum Penggunaan Cadar dan Sarung Bantal Sutera Atas Faktor Kesihatan Kulit”, 6 April 2026. https://muftinegeri.sarawak.gov.my/web/subpage/irsyad_list/#2026-04-06-hukum-penggunaan-cadar-dan-sarung-bantal-sutera-atas-faktor-kesihatan-kulit. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/men-using-silk-bedding-for-skin-health/