Why is there a difference between Fatwa No. 21266 and Fatwa No. 29002 regarding the ruling on Izbal (letting one's garment hang below the ankles), and is it permissible to act upon the fatwa of the majority of scholars who permit Izbal if it is not out of arrogance?
The two fatwas contained two opinions regarding the issue of Isbal (letting one’s garment hang below the ankles): The first is its prohibition if done out of arrogance (khuyala'), which is the view of most scholars. The second is its absolute prohibition, whether done out of arrogance or not. The last limited itself to the second opinion due to its preference, as there is absolutely no good in Isbal. According to the first opinion, whoever lets his garment hang below the ankles without arrogance does not commit a sin, but he has done something disliked (makrooh). It is recommended to avoid Isbal even if one does not intend arrogance by it, in order to avoid scholarly disagreement and to act with piety (wara').
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