Darul Ifta Ibn Masood

Gender-Specific Undergarments

· 4 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Can a female wear a vest intended for men for the purpose of comfort?

Answer

The wearing of a vest is not gender-specific. Vests are worn by both males and females. Yes, those that are designed specifically for males should only be worn by males and vice-versa.

References (Arabic / Urdu sources)

عقود رسم المفتي

والعرف في الشرع له اعتبار *** لذا عليه الحكم قد يدار

الأشباه والنظائر (القاعدة السادسة)

العادة محكمة

Answered by
Mufti Ahmed Saeed
Checked & approved by
Mufti Yacoob Vally Saheb
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