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Can men wear shorts, jeans or Western clothes?

50 fatawa in the archive answer questions on this, from 4 South African Darul Iftas (Mufti Online, Ask Imaam, Ibn Masood, Azaadville). Below, each Darul Ifta’s answer is quoted word for word from the opening of one of its fatawa.

Based on the fatawa linked below. Please read the sources and double-check with a Darul Ifta for your situation.

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What the Darul Iftas say

“Jeans is a western type of clothing which is generally worn by people who are not committed to Deen. Hence, Muslims should avoid adopting the western culture and they should refrain from wearing this type of clothing.”

Mufti Online — Wearing jeans · 15 Jun 2026

“Jeans come in many different styles such as straight, skinny, slim, distressed, ripped and narrow. In principle, it is impermissible to wear jeans/trousers that outline the private parts of a man due to tightness. Distressed/ripped jeans that expose the knees or other parts of the ‘awrah will also be impermissible.”

Ask Imaam — Are jeans or skin tight jeans جائز for men? · 22 Nov 2019

“If it is known that the shorts will be worn in such a manner where the Satr will be exposed (as people do not wear it as an undergarment), then selling such garments will not be permitted. It is not permissible to sell clothing which we are not permitted to wear. [].”

Ibn Masood — Selling shorts · 25 Oct 2023

Quotes are the opening words of each answer as published; the full answer, its conditions and references are on the fatwa page. Answers depend on the exact details of each question.

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  1. Wearing jeansMufti Online · 15 Jun 2026
  2. Females wearing jeansIbn Masood · 10 Jun 2023
  3. Western clothing and the TopiAsk Imaam · 1 Oct 2020
  4. Reciting Quraan-e-Majeed While Wearing ShortsAzaadville · 21 Mar 2022
  5. Male wearing shorts in the houseMufti Online · 30 Dec 2023
  6. Females wearing tight-fitting clothing such as jeansIbn Masood · 1 Dec 2022
  7. Are jeans or skin tight jeans جائز for men?Ask Imaam · 22 Nov 2019
  8. Wearing jeansMufti Online · 15 Aug 2023
  9. Selling shortsIbn Masood · 25 Oct 2023
  10. Can I wear jeans and tops/ T shirt at home in front of mahrams?Ask Imaam · 22 Oct 2018
  11. Selling women's western clothingMufti Online · 23 Nov 2022
  12. Women’s tights and jeansAsk Imaam · 15 Dec 2014
  13. Performing Salaah with jeansMufti Online · 28 Apr 2015
  14. Is it permissible for me to wear jeans under my abaya (cloak)?Ask Imaam · 21 Nov 2011
  15. Bringing a small boy who wears shorts to the masjidMufti Online · 17 Oct 2024

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