I want to be a famous fashion designer and artist; what is Islamic perspective?
Assalam O Alaikum,
I want to become a famous fashion designer, and an artist . I've received many responses to this statement that I have made. Many people have told me that it was haram ( sin), and others have told me it was okay, that I wasn't going against my religion Islam . I am really not sure on whether it is haraam or not, so I need some advise regarding that.
If others want me to make them their own specific type of clothing , and how it looks do I get sin for making it they way they want me to . I have also heard that It wasn't haraam and that as long it is Islamic clothing. But that's not what I have in mind to make, I want to create different types of casual clothing, like jeans, shirts, skirts, dresses, pants, etc. Is that allowed, because I know for women to wear jeans or pants is not allowed.
I'm confused here, so please do not judge. I would love to read your best opinion about this topic that I have brought up. May Allah make your life at ease.
Thank you very much,
Shukran ! (:
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ASSALAMALAIKUM-
The road to zina (fornication and adultery) starts........FROM YOUR SO CALLED I want to become a famous fashion designer, and an artist..........AT THE COST FO YOUR IMAAN YOU KNOW THAT WHEN A MSULIM INDULGES IN HARAM ACT OR PROCESS OF AN HARAM ACT LIKE THE FASHION IDUSTRY IS SURROUNDED ALL THE TIME WITH ADULTERERS MEN-WOMEN[SEE BEHIND THE SCENES EXAMPLE FASHION TV AND ALL THE ORGANISATIONS THE ORIGINAL FIELD OF ADULTERERS IN GARB OF FASHION DESIGNING-
TO GO AHEAD WITH YOUR DESIRE TO BECOME FASHION DESIGNER DONT LISTEN TO SOME SAY IT IS OK SOME ITS NOT AGAINST GOING AGAINST YOUR RELIGION-
IT IS AGAINST THE RELIGION [SHARIAH] AND THIS ROUTE [FASHION]LANDS YOU IN PLACE WHERE THE ORDERS OF SHARIAH ARE STONING TO DEATH-
READ THE
FOLLOWING-
ADULTERY IS A DAILY BASIS HARAM HAPPENING IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY-
AND WITHOUT ADULTERY AND APPEASEMENT BY GIRLS TO THE FASHION DESIGNER AND VICE VERSA ATTACHMENT TO BUILD A CAREER-
ISLAM HAS GIVEN CERTAIN UNPARDONABLE SINS DETAILS AND ADULTERY IS ONE OF THEM.
ISLAM HAS GIVEN THE ORDER FOR WOMEN TO STRICTLY FOLLOW HIJAB TO SAVE SOCIETY FROM ADULTERY-
THE FASHION INDUSTRIES BASE AND ROUTE ARE INTERCONNECTED WITH FILM INDUSTRY ALSO-
IN THE PROCESS -IN THE MEASUREMENTS AND DIRECT CONTACT WITH BODIES-
ADULTERY IS THE ROOT CAUSE OF AIDS AS OF TODAY IN THE WHOLE WORLD-
Adultery (also called philandery or cheating, anglicized from Latin adulterium) is sexual infidelityHistorically, adultery has been considered to be a serious offense by ALLA CULTURES OF THE WOLRD-cultures.
There is a hadith in which prophet said that a person with the highest level of iman or belief will
do everything possible to stop a wrong thing happening if he or she can stop it .
Remember, Allah(swt) did not just say, 'Don't have unlawful sexual intercourse, He(swt) warned us against even 'coming near' it! Because you continued ignoring this, you were no longer able to see or hear the light or truth, you became confused.
Throw out the bad seeds and remove all traces of the thorny stem that spread so deep within your soul. Plant a single seed of goodness and the new flowers will begin to blossom again. Listen to your conscience, 'that' is the good thought that will help you smile once more - just accept the call of Allah and turn back to him through sincere Tawbah.
http://www.zawaj.com/askbilqis/the-sin-of-fornication-and-adultery/the-sin-of-adultery-and-fornication-part-2/
Ali,
I think your comment is really overboard. If the sister purifies her intention and designs clothing within the limits of Islam, there is nothing wrong with this. I have many a time, thought of doing the same thing myself - well not becoming a famous fashion designer; but I would want to design clothes for Muslim women bearing in mind these four catergories:
- abayas and other items of clothing(dresses/trousers/tops etc) for going out in public (casual and party);
- clothes for when being in a female only environment (casual and party);
- clothes for when being amongst family/mahrams (casual and party);
- and clothes for when with husband.
There is nothing wrong with wanting to design clothes or dress up and look good as long as we do not become prideful and arrogant about it. 'Abdullaah Ibn Mas’ood radiallaahu ’anhu said that the Prophet sallallaahu ’alayhi wa sallam said, “No one will enter Paradise who has an atom’s weight of pride in his heart.” A man said, “What if a man likes his clothes to look good and his shoes to look good?” He said, “Allaah is beautiful and loves beauty. Pride means denying the truth and looking down on people.” [Related by Muslim (no. 131)]
So wealth, talent, beauty are from Allah - they can be either a trial or a blessing depending on how we use them. If we have eman, insha'Allah, these thing can bring one closer to Him(swt), hence be a blessing, Alhumdulillah. So what we need to remember is that as long as the 'deed' is halaal and we have a pure intention, then there is nothing wrong with using what Allah has blessed us with. Instead, we should thank and praise Allah for His Generosity in giving us what we have.
It was reported that Abul-Ahwas al-Jashamee said: The Prophet sallallaahu ’alayhi wa sallam saw me wearing old, tattered clothes, and asked me, “Do you have any wealth?” I said, “Yes.” He said, “What kind of wealth?” I said, “All that Allaah has given me of camels and sheep.” He said, “Then show the generous blessings that He has given you.” [Saheeh: Related by Ahmad (no. 15323), at-Tirmidhee (no. 1929) and an-Nisaa‘ee (no. 5128)]
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Insha'Allah the sister will check her intentions and adapt her business ideas and talents in a way that is pleasing to Allah, aameen.
SisterZ
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I agree with you, sisterz. i live in kuwait and i attend a lot of gathering with my family in law (wedding; new born reception,angagement, gathering on week end with the aunties and cousins). ii dont really wear strict islamic clothes but some of my family in law they do. but they remove abaya and enjoy wearing casual dresses at family meetings,reception, wedding etc.
Buying casual dresses, it doesnt necessairly means wearing them outside among non mahram.
but i think even being among women, there are some restrictions as skirt shorter then knees and shirt that shows breast for example.
You said it all, sister Saraa.
One more point, as Muslims, ideally we should be confident in our identity as servants of Allah. Everything else comes after this. Só we should not become attached to our worldly careers só much só, that we feel insecure without them őr that they lead us away from Allah.
SisterZ
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I second that.
This is very late but thank you .
Your comment on this is so beautiful Masha Allah, may Allah continue to increase you in wisdom
Your comment is indeed very overboard ! I don't even know how zina , adultery , or anything that you said have anything to do with fashion. I think you should calm down , and think about what your typing . I have no intentions of displeasing Allah in any way . So , next time please take the time to understand .
sallam
how about being a muslims person you could make cloths specific for muslims that are also fashionable? its something you could really get excited about, finding cloths that cover you that are stylish is difficult now a days so why dont you think about that? like im a doctor its somethimg im passionate about and i was told examining men is haram, however i still went for it and now i help endless muslims women who dont eel comfortable seeing thier GP come and see me!
sorry i dont hvae a specific islamic answer or quote im just trying to say you can adpat your passion to make it halaal and you can really help muslims!
inshallah you gain sucess and happiness ameen
Allah hafiz
Salamualaikum,
Sister, I appreciate your intention to work in a Halal way.
You need to understand that if something is wrong, you are not supposed to be connected to it in any way. If you are connected to it, you could make it Halal or get rid of the Haraam.
For example, dealing with interest money is Haraam in Islam. But if one has a bank account and receives interest on savings, he/she should withdraw it and get rid of the money. One is not supposed to use this money on oneself or one's family, at any cost.
Same is the case here. Trousers are meant for men and women are forbidden from imitating the men, and men are forbidden from imitating the women.
If something is Haraam, you are not supposed to help it in any way. If you work for it, it'll mean you approve it and support it. You'd be helping the women in going against Islam. Would you like this?
Allah says:
“Help you one another in
Al‑Birr and At‑Taqwa (virtue,
righteousness and piety); but
do not help one another in sin and transgression. And fear Allaah. Verily, Allaah is Severe in punishment” [al-Maa’idah 5:2]
If you wish to design, design what is lawful and would not involve a sin or supporting a sin. You can design anything, as long as it does not cross the limits of the Sharee'ah.
For example, skirts. If you design long skirts that can be worn by women before their Mahrams, insha Allah, it would be fine, but short skirts that keeps their 'Awrah uncovered and women would wear them on streets, this is something you shouldn't support and thus, shouldn't design.
You could even design bridal dresses for Muslim brides, which is insha Allah, within the limits of the Sharee'ah.
I hope you are not confused anymore on this
Wassalamualaikum
Muhammad Waseem
IslamicAnswers.com Editor
sallam
i wear trousers. Im not trying to be definet but i really didnt think anything was wrong with it, i am here on this site to learn. could you pelase tell me why i cant wear trousers becuase the designs i were are for women only. men could not possible wear them? all my cloths are modest and cover my body!
im not trying to be argumentative im just trying to learn more about islam and inshallah be a better muslim.
Allah hafiz
Alhamdulillah,
Its always good to learn about Islamic laws.
Regarding trousers, they are meant for men.
Shaikh bin Baaz was asked:
What do you think about
women wearing trousers?
Because this is widespread
nowadays.
He replied:
Praise be to Allaah. Our advice is that women should not wear trousers because this is the dress of kaafir women, so they should not wear them. A woman should only wear women’s clothes, the dress of her own country; she should not deviate from that. She should strive to wear concealing and modest clothes which are not tight or see-through, but which cover her and do not show the shape of the body, and which do not resemble the clothes of the kuffaar or of men, or a dress of fame and vanity.
Majmoo’ Fataawa wa
Maqaalaat Mutanawwi’ah li
Samaahat al-Shaykh
al-‘Allaamah ‘Abd al-‘Azeez
ibn ‘Abd-Allaah ibn Baaz (may Allaah have mercy on him), vol. 9, p. 43
Hence, it is better that women abstain from it.
Muhammad Waseem
IslamicAnswers.com Editor
jazakallah brother
i was wondering if you had any quotes from the Quran regarding this matter? so i can read more Quran and look it up s this topic is something which intrests me!
jazakallah again
Allah hafiz
I was wondering about the same subject. i.know in the past, the pants were designed only for men. even in western countries (europe,usa). So at this time,a woman wearing a pant would be shameful even for non europeans. its question of "dress code". Today, pants are normally designed for women also. There is no niya of imitating. unless if i wear a tie with man suit. lol i think a woman is still dressed as woman with a woman pant and of course ,it should not be tight but large and doesnt show the shape. Me, personally i wear pant with something on the top that covers until bit before knees.
some women tend to imitate guys; they wear like boys and even behave like boys with a cap;here i agree would be haram.
sallam sister
i agree that the trousers designed for women are for women only. the cut, color, design is for women. if you wear something made for a guy then its not allowed!
im trying to research more into this and im coming to the conclusion that islam doessnt restrict this as Im trying to find it in the Quran. plus
Within the Quran itself, a number of verses mention hadith. The following examples are from the Yusuf Ali translation, with the instances where the word hadith is translated and added in parenthesis which usually seems to referring to Quran:
4:87 Allah, there is no god but He; of a surety He will gather you together against the Day of Judgement, about which there is no doubt. And whose word can be truer than Allah's?
7:185 Do they see nothing in the government of the heavens and the earth and all that Allah hath created? (Do they not see) that it may well be that their terms is nigh drawing to an end? In what message after this will they then believe?
31:6 But there are, among men, those who purchase idle tales , without knowledge (or meaning), to mislead (men) from the Path of Allah and throw ridicule (on the Path): for such there will be a Humiliating Penalty.
39:23 Allah has revealed (from time to time) the most beautiful Message in the form of a Book, consistent with itself, (yet) repeating (its teaching in various aspects)...
this is worrying me! there are passaged from the Quran. Allah knows best whats right and wrong but is the hadith from Shaikh bin Baaz authentic?
Allah knows best and i pray we are all guided and if i am wrong about this matter may i be forgiven inshallah and guided in the right direction ameen
Allah hafiz
lol. Sister brokenbrain, it was not a Hadith from Shaikh bin Baaz. It was a fatwa. And if you know, the Shaikh was the Grand Mufti of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during his lifetime and a part of the Permanent Committee for Fataawa. He was blind, but his knowledge was overwhelming.
He is considered to be among the major scholars of our time. What I mentioned was his fatwa on the subject.
@sister Sara, perhaps what the Shaikh meant was the dressing like that of men. If you wear jeans with a decent top as you mentioned, I believe it shouldn't be wrong. Because if you see the traditional dresses of women in the Indian sub-continent, they wear something like a trouser, with a decent top. Sorry, I do not know what you call it in English. This is what the Muslim women wear before their Mahrams there.
Muhammad Waseem
IslamicAnswers.com Editor
Salaam sister in question,
As far as I know in Islam it is okay to design nice loose, long and opaque garments: pants, skirts, dresses and tops for Muslimahs.
Best wishes.
Your sister, Parveen
Also for women only functions/parties you could design a more relaxed garment but some may use such garments for wrong purposes.
InshaAllah, always have good intentions/ niyat. Intentions that would please Allah (swt) alone.
Wa Jazallahu Iyyaaki Khaira
Sister brokenbrain, I am not aware of Quranic aayaat explicit in this regard, but we have Ahadeeth that clearly speak about imitation of men by women and vise versa. Have a look at them here:
theheartopener.wordpress.com/sins/33-women-imitating-men-and-vice-versa/
Muhammad Waseem
IslamicAnswers.com Editor
Salaams,
I have some views of my own about this matter. I realize not everyone will agree, but I've always believed in speaking my mind even if it's not reflecting the popular view.
First of all, there is a difference between being a fashion designer and being a famous designer. No one can choose that they will be famous. Everyone wants to be, but only a few get "chosen". There are countless budding designers out there right now who want their name in every big store, but they won't all achieve that. I don't believe getting fame or reknown should be the aim of any Muslim, regardless of the industry. Do fashion design because you love it, because it fulfills your creative drive, and because you are making a difference in your Islamic community. As advised above, I don't think you should consider designing anything but modest and Islamic clothing if you are Muslim. I would not advise you to do "the haraam designs of others" just to make a dollar. Don't compromise!
To tell you the truth, I've noticed that the majority of "islamic" clothing available out there right now is primarily in the middle-eastern style of design. There's nothing wrong with that, but not all of us are middle eastern culturally, so not all of us prefer that style. In addition, it's almost impossible to find plus size clothing for both men and women . Most recently, I tried to shop for an islamic swimsuit, and I was dissapointed to find the selection very limited, unaffordable, and bland. It's fine if someone likes to look like they are about to run a track meet, but personally I would like something with color, pizzazz, and funky patterns.
So if someone were to come along and design clothes that could be affordable to someone with a family, offered an extensive line of sizes for those of us who are not inherently petite and lean, and had an array of designs that offered something other than elaborate beadwork and appealed to those of us who have more "western" tastes (artisitically, not in terms of modesty), then I would probably only buy exclusively from that designer. I can't tell you how many rants I've had when I've tried to shop in Islamic stores (and sometimes even online), and only found clothes that were too small, were in drab colors, or were priced higher than something comparable I could find at Old Navy.
Now, on to the pants issue. I do realize that some scholars take the view posted by brother Waseem. However, I personally feel that such a view is burdensome and impracticle- two things Islam was never meant to be. We have to understand that views like these are taken upon interpretation of hadith. The thing is, such hadith (especially when cultural issues like clothing and what it means to be "like" the kafir) can be viewed differently in different times and societies. Even in the fatwa given above, women are advised to "wear the dress of her own country." What does that mean, for a girl who is born and raised in the US? One can argue that the cultural dress here traditionally is a pair of jeans and a tee shirt, tennis shoes, and a leather (or jean) jacket.
Personally, I know regardless of what some scholars may say, a lot of sisters wear pants. In some places where it gets very cold in the winter, pants are just a warmer option. Some climates are very windy, so some ladies don't like to wear something that could be blown up by a strong gust. These are all practical and valid matters.
Women (and men) ultimately must wear loose fitting clothing that covers all of their awra. Pants DO fit this requirement for ladies. I myself prefer skirts because of the way they fit and feel, but I can't tell you how many times I've rolled my skirts into the wheels of my desk chair at work, and ripped a hole in them. This never happens when I wear pants. Plus, if women were not to wear pants EVER, does that even include wearing pajama pants to bed?
I think wearing a loose, wide-legged pair of pants or jeans with a long, loose top (I myself will buy short dresses and wear them as a top) that has long sleeves, or with a jacket if it's short sleeves, and a hijab, is both stylish, modest, and halal. So many families are on a budget, and trying hard to make sure everyone has clothing that is modest and affordable, sometimes being picky about details like this just makes it that much harder.
Like I said, this is just my personal opinion and view, anyone is free to disagree.
-Amy
IslamicAnswers.com Editor
Thank you I enjoyed reading your comment even thought it was veryy long ! Clothing is clothing . You can make it halaal or haram . Just like you said , wearing jeans with a dress , and a jacket is stylish and halaal , instead of wearing jeans with only a T-shirt by itself . I appreciate your response , thank you very much , along with the rest who have given me good responses ! (:
Pants are allowed in Islam because I have read in a hadith that during battles Muslim women tucked in their trousers up to their ankles. Please do correct me if I am wrong.
I rarley wear long dresses- I find them uncomfortable on day to day basis. I normally wear loose trousers with nice long dress top on top along with my hijab. Though, I am thinking to design some of my own long tops as I do not find nice ones for work and easy everyday wear in the western shops.
I think the sister in question should take benefit of this niche market and segment her designs to Muslimahs and teenage Muslim girls. I would have done that if my family was a bit opened minded towards art and textiles.
Anyways...
Sister Parveen,
Please quote the Hadith you are referring to.
Muhammad Waseem
IslamicAnswers.com Editor
Salam Br.Waseem,
This the hadith I was talking about:
It has been narrated on the authority of Anas b. Malik who said: On the Day of Uhud some of the people, being defeated, left the Holy Prophet (may peace he upon him), but Abu Talha stood before him covering him with a shield. Abu Talha was a powerful archer who broke two or three bows that day. When a man would pass by carrying a quiver containing arrows, he would say: Spare them for Abu Talha. Whenever the Holy Prophet (way peace be upon him) raised his head to look at the people, Abd Talba would say: Prophet of Allah, may my father and my mother be thy ransom, do not raise your head lest you be struck by an arrow shot by the enemy. My neck is before your neck. The narrator said: I saw 'Aisha bint Abu Bakr and Umm Sulaym. Both of them had tucked up their garments- their ankles were visible. They were carrying water-skins on their backs and would pour water into the mouths of the people. They would then go back (to the well), would fill them again and would return to pour water into the mouths of the soldiers. (On this day). Abu Talha's sword dropped down from his hands twice or thrice because of drowsiness. (Book 019, Hadith Number 4456).
The hadith does not specifically say pants but "garments" which back in those days both men and women used to wear robes than pants.However, back in those days both men and women used to ride camels:
"It is related by Abu Hurayra that the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, "The best of women are the riders of camels, the righteous women of Quraysh"
Therefore, if a women sits to ride a camel, her robe will be raised up from both side but the trousers from underneath would prevent from showing her legs. Therefore I believe women even back in those days used to wear some sort of trousers. And based on that, on our daily basis it is more practical or advisable for Muslim women (young or old) to wear loose pants/trousers for many modesty reasons- under the abayas or dresses or skirts, long tops, from walking up the stairs to riding a bike.
Overall, this is what sunnipath says:
source:
http://spa.qibla.com/issue_view.asp?HD=1&ID=3271&CATE=137
http://spa.qibla.com/browse.asp?ToDo=browse&id=1&catId=137
http://spa.qibla.com/issue_view.asp?HD=1&ID=4410&CATE=4
I think the issue is interpretation. If the Qur'an says women should not imitate men in their dress then simply put women should not imitate men in their dress. However the difficulty arises when determining 'what is imitating men in the dress?'
I have heard lots of official opinions including ' women must have hair length to shoulders or longer, they must only wear dresses etc.'
Personally I feel that such statements without strong evidence are somewhat oppressive. Islam is not so supposed to be such a way. The problem with pants though is that they are often tight - it is quite hard to find trousers which are loose (in my opinion) anyway - I have found a few. So it would be good thing to address on the market.
So being a fashion designer can be a source of good if you are designing clothes which are Islamically appropriate (and preferably afforable too!) Its also importatnt to have the correct mindset as well. You are young right? Its normal to have aspirations from time to time and want such things. Especially at a young age. You need to keep everything in perspective though.
When I was 15, I really wanted to be an actress, I even had a chance to pursue it - some of my friends made it as extras on harry potter- but I didnt go for it because my family were worried I'd be successful. Now I am older, I am so pleased Alhumdulilah that I didn't take that route - it's so easy to get sucked in and I was naive to think I could do it without compromising my deen. And I won't lie there is a part of me that still wants to act, even a small part of me that wants to be famous. But fame is a food for the nafs and honestly seeking it can really mess you up.
When I was older I had the chance to perform at Islamic Muslim events with other sisters in a halal environment. We performed short plays to deliver a positive message. Each time the audiences got bigger and bigger. I took the opportunity and it was fun - and sisters knew me- but I found myself getting competitive and worldly after doing it a few times so I left it for some time. And sometimes the grass is greener on the other side. Things seem attractive when you havent got them.
What I am saying sister is our whole point of us being in this life is to worship Allah (swt) and please Him. We want to care about how He views us and if we will be successful in the next life. But pursuing fame/dunya things can distract you from this extremely important aim and hinder your relationship with Allah. In some cases it can even take you completely away from Islam. Because this dunya is never enough. You will always want more, never be content. Which is why its better to seek the next life.
I am not saying there is nothing wrong with success in this life. But make sure you keep yourself in check and work on your priorities. In fact you can even make your work a means of reward for yorself if you do it to please Allah. That is the beauty in Islam. Everything we do can be a means of worshipping Allah if we have the correct intention.
Just some food for thought.
Assalaam wa Alaykum,
the post about the being famous fashion designer, is almost same as what i want to ask to my brothers and sisters out there.
alhamdulillah i have finished studying my level 3 1st year in college, and will be studying my level 3 2nd year back in september inshallah. (i am 20years old this month inshallah)
the thing is, during highschool time i had interest in drawing clothing just rough sketches and was talented in art alhamdulillah, so this is what pushed and guided me into fashion and clothing in college.
after i have completed my 1st year, at the end of completeing my 2nd year i was realising and understanding about it more, reflecting it to my deen that it aint appropriate, and thanks to my fiance he has also guided me and we oth spoke about it, which made me have a clear understanding about.
now that i am doing my level 3, to be honest i dont want to study about it anymore, but i dont want to give up i only have a year left!
durng this period of time i have been focusing on islamic arts, paintings on canvases, and portraits, not selling them but gifting them to my loved ones. ecause i learn art and design in college, with that i learn i try to reflect it with my islamic arts work, the experience i gain in college, could help me work my way through islamic art.
but in college i also learn production (sewing) and pattern cutting, which then we are told to produce whatever the course brief requires, and i hate it, i dont like fashion anymore, but i just want to get my diploma out of the way.
in the future i can design jilbaabs, abayas, and loose clothing but, i dont want to in a way, i dont want to make nything in different colours, or stylish, or anything such like that, im just so worried that Allah swt wont be pleased with it, i dont want to be dragging our sisters on a path where it may cause fitnah. the clothing our deen tells us to wear is not attractive, and plain. so by me making these stylish abayas or colourful ones would it not cause any fitnah?
im not planning to go on to university, and im not going to work either, but i just might work at home, as in make clothing for my family friends relatives.
because in the fashion industry i have seen a lot of inappropriate stuff, and ofcourse it is my mistake to choose this course, but i want to continue it with good intentions inshallah.
the thing is my family are hoping me to go university but i havent spoken to them about my opinion, my elder cousins are in uni so i dont know how they will react, because they are very cultural, and may start talking about saying oh your daughter aint going uni, not working either, just sitting at home.
please could you kindly advice me.
Jazak Allah
Wa Alaikum as Salam, sister Parveen.
Jazakillah for the reply.
My view is this: Ahadeeth should be left as they are, without Ta'weel as it may lead to serious misunderstandings and may open doors to various fitan.
And the commentary should be left to the Scholars.
Plus, it is not necessary that they word trousers. Because we did not witness them. Logic is not applicable here, because we do not know what type of clothes existed then, except what has been mentioned.
And as I mentioned, the traditional Asian dresses worn by the women in the sub continent are something like trousers (they call is salwar I believe). This has a very loose outfit, and in addition, there is the top called Qamees, long enough to cover the knees too.
So, insha Allah, maybe if these were replaced with similar trousers, it could be fine and Allah is The One Who Has all the Knowledge.
Further, sunnipath has been classed as deviant websites by scholars. So, beware of the content there.
Check this by Dr. Bilal Philips:
bilalphilips.com/index.php/component/content/article/92-islaamic-website-ratings/islaamic-website-ratings/317-deviant-sites
And again, Jazakillah.
Wassalamualaikum
Muhammad Waseem
IslamicAnswers.com Editor
Thanks brother Waseem. InshaAllah, I will check up on the site.
Thank you all !
Ali Yousuff, please mind your language.
SisterZ
IslamicAnswers.com Editor
assalamalaikum-
I REQUESTED NOT TO BE OFFENDED AS I WAS FRANK IN MY WORDS-
SORRY- DEAR SISTER-Z I HAVE NOT USED ANY BAD LANGUAGE IN THE ABOVE CLARIFICATION-
I HAD TO EXPLAIN THE JEANS PANT REVEALATION SO TO MENTION THE PARTS OF THE BODY AND THE REMINDER TO ALL WHEN THE ANGELS WRITE OUR EVERY ATOM OF GOOD DEED AND BAD ALSO...
SORRY IF THE EXPLANATION BY ME HAS HURT YOU PL FORGIVE ME DEAR SISTER THAT WAS THE MINIMUM I COULD DO-
REGARDS
ALI YOUSUFF-
Salaams,
What you are saying is very ignorant, because you are speaking as though you know what you are talking about in response to comments I've made. For your information, when I do wear pants they go to the knee, covering my thighs and anything else that needs to be covered. Not only that, the pants I own are wide-legged and loose fitting, not tight or form fitting. I said this plainly already.
What really gets me though is how you refer to my work situation. For one, you are assuming that my job is predominantly male, when in fact where I work it is 97% female. That's one. Number two, I don't work for "just a few dollars". I work to take care of my children, because if I didn't they would have no provision at all. It's strictly out of necessity. There's no pride in that, and believe me I don't do it for a career. If I had a way to stay home with my children I would much prefer to do that, but dear brother not everyone has that luxury.
If you want to take an opinion about women not wearing pants that's one thing, but attacking someone without even any knowledge of their situation and presuming to know someone's character and intent and determining a negative judgement based on conjecture is crazy. For you to call me sinful when you've never even seen me is beyond belief.
-Amy
IslamicAnswers.com Editor
I meant to say the tops I wear with the pants go to the knee (since they are actually dresses).
sister Amy take my salam....
I love ur comments......
Islam is easy and islam is beautiful...
Don't make it difficult.....
assalamalaikum- AMY-
For you to call me sinful when you've never even seen me is beyond belief.
sorry if i have hurt you but i am just telling to all that the angels are writing our every move and we must be alert as to be close to allah and doget that goal of life all these small matters of wearing will bring curse of Allah on us and that is the great loss..
So i apologise if i have hurt you- my intention is that a mother as you say is a 1st madrassa for learning,the child will see her and follow suit if she is modest then she becomes modest in future if her mother is modern she will become modern in her future -
So this alertness and awareness i feel goes long for many gebnerations one good example will make good generation next or bad generation next 1st it effects our home then the surrounding-
hope i ma clear-
regards
ali yousuff-
Salaams,
I don't disagree with the general statement you are making about a parents responsibility and our duty to obedience. However, you were making statements to me in particular in a manner that presumes I'm dressing sinfully and not setting a good example for my three sons, when you have no proof of it whatsoever. That is what I have a problem with. It's almost impossible to interpret a statement such as "SHE IS TAKING HOME MANY THOUSANDS OF SINS" as anything but a judgmental accusation, and a misinformed one without basis at that.
In any regard, the issues you brought up about me working really have nothing to do with the topic of this thread, and you could've made your point adequately without bringing that into it.
-Amy
IslamicAnswers.com Editor
Bismillahirrahmaanirrahiym.wassalaatu wassalaamu alaa Rasulullah wa alihii wa sahbihi wa sllim.
Assalaam alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakaatuh,...
I am sorry but my answer is directed at those giving replies,and not the original post.
Allah said in Surat al-Isra’, Ayah 36:
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which means: [Do not act or give judgments in the Religion without knowledge. On the Day of Judgment one’s ears, eyes, and heart will be asked about their deeds.] The Prophet, , also advised in this matter. Both at-Tirmidhiyy (in his book Al-Jami^) and the hafidh, Ibn Muhammad Ibn Abu Bakr al-Qurashiyy (in his book, As-Samt, which means "The Silence") narrated from Prophet Muhammad that he said:
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These words of the Prophet mean: <>
To all who have participated in this topic,especially to Ali youseff,...
I have watched this site for some time also and have become some what familiar with the editors and their philosophy and answers.I cant say i agree with everything that goes on,but considering the state of muslims now and days,how many shaytaan are misleading and tricking to a bad way is wide spread and ignorance is everywhere.Truely Prophet SAWS said what means"One faqeeh is harder upon shaytaan than a thousand worshipers".Unfortunately there a very few fuqaha(real authorized scholars) Today.
I see goodness in these editors and i have noticed as should everyone (THERE IS A DISCLAIMER FOR THIS WEBSITE STATING THAT THEY ARE NOT SCHOLARS AND OR GIVING FATWAS).
With all of the shaytaanic fitnas going on and humanity crying for some sort of light to guide themselves,these editors have taken upon themselves to try to give some, however little, form of guidance and hope to many a disheartened soul and troubled muslim/muslimah.
For "Shaykh" Ali youseff, whom belittled other posters,..you have presumed a great deal which shows your ignorance and you have misquoted several things which shows your incompetence as a supposed man of knowledge, if this is indeed what you are claiming.
#1 In your belittling these editors ,not once did i see you post your ijaza or chain of teachers to prove that you are any better than the others.
#2 Your mannerism in conveying your thought is very rude and barbaric in which i noticed you used foul language.(very un becoming of an alim).Your very presumptuous about peoples situations (ex,.your presuming about Amys work environement).and the Almighty says, "And those who abuse believing men and woman, when they have not merited it, bear the weight of slander and clear wrongdoing." (33:58)
Allah Most High says, 'Shun much of surmise' (Koran 49:12);
Surah 49:6 O you who have believed, if there comes to you a disobedient one with information, investigate, lest you harm a people out of ignorance and become, over what you have done, regretful.
surah 49:12 O you who have believed, avoid much [negative] assumption. Indeed, some assumption is sin. And do not spy or backbite each other. Would one of you like to eat the flesh of his brother when dead? You would detest it. And fear Allah ; indeed, Allah is Accepting of repentance and Merciful.
#3 Your display of your proofs,coupled with your interpretations were not legible nor clear.
#4 Not once did you even quote any of the pious predecessors of the salaaf wal khulaf (salaaf wal khalaf are the pious predecessors after the sahaba kiramahullah ajma^in).
In short,..Mr. Ali Youseff,..i leave you with the saying of the Prophet SAWS,which means <>
wassalaam
ASSALAMALIKUM-
There was a quote in my post in its begining and end ;
It is related that Anas said that the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, "Help your brother, whether he is inflicting wrong or is wronged." They said, "Messenger of Allah, We can help him if he is wronged but how we can help him if he is wronging?" He said, "You can take hold of his hands [to restrain him.]" and in another narration it was said what means "By advising him to right"
ASSALAMALAIKUM-
That is what I have a problem with. It's almost impossible to interpret a statement such as "SHE IS TAKING HOME MANY THOUSANDS OF SINS" as anything but a judgmental accusation, and a misinformed one without basis at that.
I DIDNT REMEMEBER THE NAME JUST TOLD SOMEONE EARLEIR MENTIONED ABOUT WHEEL STICKING IN THEIR HIJAB AND FEEL MORE COMFORTABKE IN PANTS I DONT THE WORK PLACE OR ON THE WAY YOU GO IN HIJAB OR LIKE THAT ONLY JUST MY POINT WAS THAT IT IS EASY FOR US MUSLIMS TO RENOUNCE THE QURAN AND HADEES AS EASILY AS THAT AND IT SEND WRONG SIGNALS TO READERS AND THE TREND WILL BECOME WORSE-
THIUSANDS OF SINS IS MATTER REALITY TO WHO EVER GOES AGAINST THIS- “O Prophet! Tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers to draw their cloaks (veils) all over their bodies”
[al-Ahzaab 33:59]
Salaams,
I guess I thought the reason for me bringing up the chair/rolling thing was self-evident, but since it was not I will explain why I included that for an example. When I wore a skirt/dress and rolled over it accidentally, creating a rip or hole in the fabric, that tear allowed my legs and skin to be visible. I would have to go around for the rest of the day self conscious that a small part of my awrah was showing, so the purpose of wearing such clothing was now negated to some degree. This happened enough times that it began to bring me more peace of mind to wear loose pants that this couldn't happen with, because my awrah would stay intact all day and allow me to be able to focus on my job instead of fretting about how to make it through the day trying to keep a rip showing my skin out of everyone else's view. So to me, it very much had to do with staying appropriately covered.
-Amy
IslamicAnswers.com Editor
Br. Ali
Women have to cover and men have to lower their gaze when mixing of opposite genders occurs--and these are the rules set by Islam--so we can agree that mixing does occur (though it should be out of necessity and minimal).
I wonder what is your solution to the cases where women have no choice but to work (ie. she has no Mahram to provide for her, her Mahram does not provide for her, a family is having difficulties making ends meet, etc.) OR what do women do if they only want to go to a female doctor?
HI , i guess i have the reason for searching this web site that i want to became a famous fashion designer so i need a good guider. i know i have no idea and experience but i want to do something in this field and got my aim as my passion please could you kindly advise me jazak allah
sidra, go to school and study fashion design.
Wael
IslamicAnswers.com Editor
In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
There is no problem in that as long as that does not involve haram act
Wassalamu Alaykum
well no it depends on watt kind of designs ur gonna make for example designing abayas is fine coz its the thing that nearly all the muslim women r wearing and if u design short clothes then that will be like u wanting more people to wear them thats y its haram but its totally fine to design abayas and short clothes but to sell the clothes to muslim women only so thy can wear them in weddings and partys.
Assalamualaikum.
Hi im a muslim too and plus i want to be a fashion designer too. For me,there's nothing to do with religion act. Fashion doesn't mean you have to creat something that showing the body if you know what i mean,you can creat fashion for muslim or for me, i creat a dress for muslim and also a casual and fancy clothes for muslim too
Well it's basically clothes that you wear under the Islamic clothing so it's not that haram.