Dressing modestly

Reference: http://mufti.af.org.sa/ar/content/حكم-لبس-الملابس-الضيقة-للنساء

Question: Many women wear skirts and blouses, which tend to be a little tight-fitting, but not see through, and nor short. So what is the ruling regarding this [type of] clothing, and what do you advise these women regarding such clothing?

Response: It is befitting for the Muslim woman to fear Allaah with respect to her clothing, and that her clothing suitably covers her, and that her clothing is not see-through nor outlandish. Whether she goes out in public – or even in gatherings of women, she could be afflicted with [evil] eye – and not that of those who are jealous or spiteful, rather those who have filthy intentions towards her. So her [suitably] covering herself and being modest is from that which is a source of dignity, and protection for her.


Translation originally published on 20 December, 2017.

Graduate of the Islaamic University of Madeenah, having completed the Arabic Language programme at the Institute of Arabic Language before progressing to the Faculty of Sharee'ah, from which he graduated in 2004. He currently resides in Birmingham, UK.