Various Points to Ponder Upon

The most important points in the Hadith of Rasullullah (SAW) regarding dressing are:

1) The clothes should conceal the body adequately.

2) They should impart dignity and good looks.

3) They should not fail to satisfy the requirements of adequate concealment of the body.

4) Nor should they be so ugly and clumsy that instead of enhancing beauty, they mar the appearance.

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Women Clothing

A woman must ensure that her clothing does not resemble that of men and vice-versa nor should the clothing resemble the peculiar dress of the disbelievers.

Allah mentions in the Qur'an:

"O Prophet (SAW)! Tell thy wives and thy daughters and the women of the believers to draw over them their cloaks (veils). That in the least so that they be recognised and not be molested." - (Surah Ahzaab, Verse 59)

"And remain within you homes and do not make an exhibition (of yourselves) like the displays (of the immoral women) of former times of ignorance." - (Surah Ahzaab)

Rasullullah (SAW) has given a warning against wearing transparent clothing which makes the body visible or light clothing which emphasizes or highlights the figure of the body. He said:

"Many women are clothed but naked in reality. Such women will never enter paradise nor will they smell its fragrance."

Women who wear transparent and tight-fitted clothing should reflect over Rasullullah's (SAW) remark that such women are infact naked! How shameful indeed to remain naked in this world and as a consequence, they wont even smell the fragrance of paradise.

Conclusion

Clothes should be considered a great bounty of Allah and one should wear them and express thanks. Undoubtedly if all clothes are worn whilst taking heed of the divine laws of Allah, it will assume a degree if Ibadah and lean to the nearness of Allah.

The Prophet (SAW) said:

"Whomsoever utters the following supplication after wearing clothes, all his past sins will be forgiven - All praises are due to Allah who clothed me with this and which he bestowed upon me without any toil and effort on my part."

The object of this discussion is to encourage the Ummah of Rasullullah (SAW) to act upon the divine ordinances of Allah and to be concerned about the spiritual and physical reformation of all of us.

"And Only Allah gives divine guidance and He is the true helper."