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What type of clothing is considered Islamic for a woman?

Published as Women's clothing

· 7 Rajab 1438 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

What type of clothing is considered Islamic for a woman?

Answer

Women should wear clothing that is neither tight fitting nor reveals the figure and shape of the body. A woman’s clothing should cover and conceal her entire body. Similarly, a woman should avoid clothing that resembles the fashion and style of the disbelievers and in which there is extravagance and ostentation.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & approved by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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