FatwaFederal TerritoriesDress, Awrah & Adornment
AL-KAFI #281 : HUKUM LELAKI BERPAKAIAN NIPIS DAN KETAT
What is the ruling on a man wearing thin and tight clothing that reveals the shape of his body?
Short answer
Clothing means something that covers the body, so garments that reveal the body, such as transparent materials, are not considered proper covering of the awrah.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Al-Kafi li al-Fatawi
- Topic
- Dress, Awrah & Adornment
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Clothing means something that covers the body, so garments that reveal the body, such as transparent materials, are not considered proper covering of the awrah. Clothing that draws excessive attention is also not permitted, since it can stir desire, especially among women. Even if the area from navel to knee is covered, the fatwa applies the principle that whatever leads to the forbidden is itself forbidden, and advises men to wear Shariah-compliant clothing.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Kalau, berpakaian tetapi menampakkan tubuh, tidaklah dinamakan berpakaian.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “AL-KAFI #281 : HUKUM LELAKI BERPAKAIAN NIPIS DAN KETAT”, 30 May 2016. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/al-kafi-li-al-fatawi/1217-al-kafi-281-hukum-lelaki-berpakaian-nipis-dan-ketat. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-man-wearing-thin-tight-clothing/