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Our main object of wearing clothes is
covering our satr (private parts) and protection of the
body from hot and cold. Thus, the satr has been defined
as the parts of the person which is indecent to expose.
For a man this is what consists between the navel and the
knee. It is the entire body for a female except the
palms.
Trousers
The Prophet (SAW) recommended the use of
trousers to the length of the lower portion of the leg.
It may however, be lengthened above the ankle and
shortened below the ankle. It has been reported by Ibn
Umar (RA) that the Prophet (SAW) said:
"When a man lets flow his trousers out of
vanity, Allah will not look at him on the Day of
Resurrection."
It has also been reported by Abu Huraira
(RA) that the Prophet (SAW) said:
"Whatever flows of trousers below the
ankles will be in the hell fire." - (Bukhari)
It clearly shows that our trousers should
not exceed below our ankles as it gives an air of vanity
and also catches dirt of the way.
Shirts and Robes
The Holy Prophet (SAW) used a single long
robe and recommended it for others, as it covers the
major portion of the body.
Stockings and Socks
The Holy Prophet (SAW) used socks for
protection of his feet from heat, cold and pricking
shrubs on the way. He also wore leather socks. He also
showed us how to wear shoes by wearing the right leg
first then the left. And when removing them vice
versa.
Turban and Cap
There are a few traditions about the use of
a cap and turban. Hazrat Mughaira ibn Sho'ba (RA)
narrates that the Prophet (SAW) performed Wudhu and made
Masah of the front portion of his head as well as of his
turban and leather socks. - (Muslim Shareef, Vol 1, pg
134).
The Sahaba also used to wear caps depending
on the weather too. In the hot days, the cap used to be
of thin material and on cold days it used to cover their
ears. The Sahabas and Masha'ikhs wore this. So it has
because a symbol for Muslims. Should we ignore wearing
them?
It is proven from Hadith that the Prophet
(SAW) wore a black coloured turban and also a white
turban from other narrations.
It is reported from Ibn Umar Radhiallaho
Anho that Nabi (SAW) wore a white topi.
Colour of Dress
The colours of cloth most favourable to the
Prophet (SAW) were white and then green because it shows
purity. Dirtiness is manifested more vividly in white
cloth which therefore requires constant cleaning. White
will be the colour which we take to our graves. This is
good from a sanitary point of view. He also prohibited
the wearing of red coloured cloth, as it is
indecent.
It is reported in Muslim Shareef that that
he disliked yellow as it is associated with women.
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