Is it permissible to wear a jacket with the inscription: 'I love my prophet.'

Answer

Wearing a jacket with the inscription: "I love my Prophet", is not permissible because such inscriptions are in imitation of the kuffaar. Love for Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) is portrayed in the Muslim's meticulous adoption of the Sunnah and the Shariah. Imitating the kuffaar is not a valid way of displaying love for the Nabi (sallallahu alayhi wasallam). Furthermore, the chap may go into the toilet with the jacket. The jacket may be thrown any where. What type of love is it which requires vying with the ways of the kuffaar. Stating the method of love for Allah and His Rasool (sallallahu alayhi wasallam), the Qur'aan states: "Say: If you love Me (i.e. Allah), then follow me (i.e. Rasulullah – Sallallahu alayhi wasallam)." Love for the Rasool (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) is reliant on obedience to Allah Ta'ala and the Nabi (sallallahu alayhi wasallam). It is not a true love which flaunts kuffaar nonsensical styles.