Dress and Adornment
465 questions
Is it permissible for a man to wear silk when having sexual intercourse with his wife solely for pleasure?
Is it permissible for men to wear contact lenses for the purpose of beautification, while observing the Sharia guidelines?
Is it permissible to wear clothing with a German translation of a Prophetic Hadith written on it?
Do the Four Schools of Thought permit plucking (namṣ) for an unmarried woman, or for a married woman who does not wear the niqab?
Is it permissible to pluck cheek hairs that cause psychological distress, knowing that they are not on the temples?
Is permanent makeup, which is applied with an electronic pen and colored materials in the superficial layers of the skin, and resembles temporary tattooing, considered among the forbidden tattoos?
What is the ruling on dyeing hair with chemical dyes, and is it true that they contain an impure substance? What is the ruling on bleaching eyebrows? And how can one get rid of scrupulousness regarding matters of purity?
Is it permissible to tuck the izar inside the sock in winter to prevent cold wind from entering the body?
Is it permissible for a person to buy sandals for three thousand Saudi Riyals (SR 3000)?
How can one convince others that the jalabiya is the "qamis" (shirt/tunic) referred to in the saying of Umm Salama: "The most beloved garment to the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, was the qamis," and that it is a Sunnah of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him?
Does gathering hair into a small bun on top of the head to form a small ball, in order to prevent it from getting wet during showering, fall under the ruling of "the inclining camel humps" that is forbidden?
Is it Sunnah to have many sandals, as stated in the hadith: "Have many sandals, for a man remains mounted as long as he is wearing sandals?"
Is it permissible for a man to use a hairdryer to improve the appearance of his hair, without exaggeration or imitating women or disbelievers?
Is a girl's imitation of imams in prayer, her imitation of the voices of reciters and shaykhs, and her imitation of them in delivering lectures considered blameworthy imitation of men? And what do you advise me to do?
What is the meaning of "altering Allah's creation," and does this include the use of nail polish (manicure), removing body hair, or cosmetics that change a girl's appearance? Are these actions considered imitating the disbelievers?
Is it permissible to wear large hair clips that do not appear as hair extensions or turbans, and does this fall under the meaning of "idols of Bakht"?
Is it permissible to wear athletic pants that cover the ankles and do not go below them, and is it obligatory to wear what is above the ankles to demonstrate the Sunnah? And is it obligatory to always wear a thobe, even during the baccalaureate exam, despite the embarrassment and parental objection? And is it possible to adopt the opinion of those who believe that the only 'awrah that must be covered are the private parts (al-saw'atan) only? And do trousers accentuate what is between the buttocks if they are tight and cling to them?
Is it permissible for a girl to go to a girls' club affiliated with Al-Azhar Al-Sharif if there are no Sharia violations in it, and how many days a week can she go?
Are scented soap and cream considered among the perfumes forbidden for a woman to wear when she goes out and passes by non-mahram men?
Why did the Prophet (peace be upon him) permit the Companion to have a nose made of gold, yet prohibit a woman from using hair extensions, even though both were out of necessity?
What is the ruling on placing a "hairpiece" on the hair to create a hairstyle with it instead of hair?
What is the ruling on "isbal" (letting one's garment hang below the ankles) when it is not done out of arrogance, and what are the names of the scholars who permitted it, along with their evidence?
Does wearing modest clothing, such as an Afghani qamis, in an environment where Western attire is prevalent, constitute a "libas shuhra" (garment of fame/ostentation)?
What is the evidence used by those who say that a man's navel is 'awrah?