FatwaFederal TerritoriesDress, Awrah & Adornment
IRSYAD HUKUM SIRI KE-814: HUKUM BERPAKAIAN GANJIL
What is the ruling on wearing strange or eccentric clothing that departs from local custom, even if it covers the awrah?
Short answer
Strange and eccentric clothing falls under the prohibition of libas al-syuhrah (clothing of notoriety), because it differs markedly from what people normally wear and draws attention to the wearer.
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
- Irsyad al-Hukum (Umum)
- Topic
- Dress, Awrah & Adornment
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Strange and eccentric clothing falls under the prohibition of libas al-syuhrah (clothing of notoriety), because it differs markedly from what people normally wear and draws attention to the wearer. It can give rise to self-admiration and pride in the wearer. The fatwa states that such clothing remains prohibited even if it covers the awrah, and whether it is expensive or cheap. The prohibition is also based on the principle of sadd al-zarai', as it may lead to what is forbidden.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Menonjolkan pakaian yang ganjil dengan niat meraih kemasyhuran adalah dilarang.
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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. “IRSYAD HUKUM SIRI KE-814: HUKUM BERPAKAIAN GANJIL”, 19 December 2023. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/irsyad-hukum/umum/5809-irsyad-al-fatwa-siri-ke-814-hukum-berpakaian-ganjil. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-wearing-strange-clothing/