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To what extent is wearing the color red forbidden for men and women, and does the ruling on wearing it differ between inside and outside the home?

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There is no harm for a woman in wearing red clothing, whether at home or outside, provided she does not wear it in front of non-mahram men, as it may be considered an adornment. As for a man, the correct view is that it is permissible for him to wear red clothing, unless it is dyed with safflower or saffron.

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