What are the responses and answers to the misconceptions raised about the ruling on Isbal (letting one’s garment hang below the ankles), among which are: what was narrated that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said to a man who was letting his garment hang low: "Do you not have an example in me?", and the claim that the majority opinion is that Isbal is disliked (makrooh), and the interpretation of the stance of Omar ibn al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him) with the young man whose izar (lower garment) touched the ground, and how to reconcile between Isbal as a major sin and the case of the martyred musbil (one who practices Isbal), and what was narrated from Ma’mar regarding the lengthening of Ayyoub’s shirt, and the saying of the Prophet (peace be upon him) to Abu Bakr al-Siddiq (may Allah be pleased with him): "You are not one of those who do it out of arrogance"?

Scholars agree on the prohibition of isbal (letting the garment hang below the ankles) if it is done out of arrogance (khuyala’), but they differ on isbal without khuyala’. The preponderant view, in our opinion, is that it is absolutely prohibited, whether done out of khuyala’ or not. Isbal without khuyala’ is not considered one of the major sins (kaba’ir). Major sins vary in gravity; murder, fornication, and drinking alcohol are greater than others. This is supported by the hadith: "Shall I not inform you of the greatest of major sins? Associating partners with Allah, disobedience to parents, and false speech." The martyr is forgiven for all sins except debt; this includes if he was an musbil (one who practices isbal) or a wine-drinker. We must strive to unite the word of Muslims, spread the spirit of love and mercy among them, cooperate in righteousness and piety, and deal with those who differ within the framework of brotherhood and sincere advice.