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General Fiqh The Majlis Vol 22 No 05, p.4

Is it permissible to wear shirt and pants?

Question

Is it permissible to wear shirt and pants? In the U.K. people are forced to wear western dress otherwise one will not be employed.

Answer

Shirts and pants are kuffaar dress. In the scenario prevailing in South Africa, Islamic dress has already become widely prevalent (it is aam). Thus, shirts and pants are Tashabbuh bil Kuffaar hence not permissible. The same applies in the U.K. No one is forced in the U.K. to wear shirts and pants. This contention is a blatant lie. In terms of the Shariah, 'force' applies only if life or limb is threatened. At most, some employers may not employ Muslims with Islamic dress. This is not force. It is expected of Muslims to shun such jobs which demand them to kufrisize their lifestyle. What will they do if employers stipulate that Imaan must be renounced for obtaining employment? Will they become murtad for the sake of a job? The argument of 'force' is not valid.

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