Entries by Erin

The Pious Ottoman Scholar: The Late Muhammed Emin Er, 1907-2013

Reposted, with thanks, from here. by Recep Senturk Imagine a tree rooted in Anatolia, yet casting a wide shadow and bearing fruit that spreads and benefits the entire globe. From Japan to America, individuals found rest under its shade, and were bestowed with abundant fruits satiating their spiritual thirst and hunger. This is a tree […]

Trousers Below One’s Ankles

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: Is it a major sin to wear long trousers that go below one’s ankle? Answer: In the name of Allah, Most Merciful. Walaikum assalam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh, In short, it is somewhat disliked (makruh tanzihan) or contrary to what is best to have one’s trousers or other garments […]

Tight Clothing on Men

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: Is it preferred for men to wear loose slacks, or to cover using a longer shirt outside of prayer? What about tight jeans? Answer: In the name of Allah, Most Merciful. Walaikum assalam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh, It is better to have loose slacks and something (whether a longer […]

Tight or Revealing Clothing on Men and Women

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: Is it preferred for men to wear loose slacks, or to cover using a longer shirt outside of prayer? What about tight jeans? If one fears that some of his awra may have been exposed during the prayer due to his trousers being pushed back, is his prayer valid? […]

Wearing Western-style Women’s Clothing and Dressing Modestly

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: Is it permissible for women to wear trousers or other “fashionable women’s Islamic clothing?” Answer: In the name of Allah, Most Merciful. Walaikum assalam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh, In terms of trousers, the short answer is yes, it would be permitted, if they are loose and one’s mid-area is […]

Denim Clothing, Saris, and Imitating the Unbelievers

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: Would it be considered ‘imitating the unbelievers’ to wear denim clothing or a sari? Answer: In the name of Allah, Most Merciful. Walaikum assalam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh, It is not disliked to wear denim clothing (such as a jilbab for women, or loose jeans), if it fulfills the […]

Leaving Wife and Family to Study Abroad

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: Can one leave one’s wife and kids for an extended period of time to study Islam abroad? What if the wife agrees? Answer: In the name of Allah, Most Merciful. Generally, it is not proper to leave one’s wife and go and study for an extended period of time, […]