FatwaFederal TerritoriesDress, Awrah & Adornment
IRSYAD HUKUM SIRI KE-623: HUKUM WANITA MEMAKAI KURTA LELAKI
What is the ruling on a woman wearing a men's kurta, and does it count as prohibited imitation of the opposite sex?
Short answer
A woman may wear a kurta with a unisex design, since it is not reserved for men only.
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
A woman may wear a kurta with a unisex design, since it is not reserved for men only. Wearing a kurta specifically made for men is prohibited because it falls under tasyabbuh, imitating the appearance of men, which is haram and regarded as a major sin. The fatwa also notes that most men's kurta designs are unsuitable for women as they may expose the aurat and invite slander. What counts as clothing specific to one gender depends on local custom.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Bagi keadaan reka bentuk kurta yang unisex, tidak menjadi masalah untuk seorang wanita memakainya kerana tidak ada pengkhususan untuk dipakai oleh kaum lelaki sahaja.
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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-623: HUKUM WANITA MEMAKAI KURTA LELAKI”, 11 October 2021. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/irsyad-hukum/umum/5005-irsyad-al-fatwa-siri-ke-623-hukum-wanita-memakai-kurta-lelaki. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-woman-wearing-mens-kurta/