What is the ruling on lengthening one's garment, if it is done out of arrogance or for reasons other than arrogance?
The prohibition of lengthening one's garment below the ankles for men is established, based on the Prophet's (peace be upon him) saying: "Whatever is below the ankles of the izar (lower garment) is in the Fire," and "There are three whom Allah will not speak to, or look at, on the Day of Resurrection, nor will He purify them, and they will have a painful torment: the one who lets his izar hang low." This prohibition includes anyone who lengthens their garment out of arrogance or for any other reason. If the lengthening is done out of pride, the sin is greater, for the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Whoever drags his garment out of pride, Allah will not look at him on the Day of Resurrection." It is not correct to restrict the prohibition to the intention of pride only, because the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) did not restrict it in the hadiths, and because it is considered extravagance, a means to pride, and exposes the clothes to impurity and dirt.
Accordingly, the punishment for lengthening one's garment if done out of pride is that Allah will not look at him or speak to him on the Day of Resurrection. However, if pride is not intended, then his punishment is that whatever is below the ankles will be tormented by the Fire. It is mentioned that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "The izar of the believer is up to mid-calf, and there is no blame—or he said—no sin upon him for what is between that and the ankles. And whatever is below that is in the Fire. And whoever drags [his garment] out of insolence, Allah will not look at him on the Day of Resurrection."
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