Is it permissible to open a men's clothing tailoring business, and does this fall under any suspicion or prohibition?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
The profession of tailoring is permissible in Islamic law and is considered a collective obligation (fard al-kifayah) due to its connection with covering the 'awrah (private parts). If the tailor has a good intention, he will be rewarded. He must be sincere in his work and avoid corrupt practices such as deception, lack of proficiency, and breaking promises. He should also not tailor what is impermissible to wear, such as silk garments for men, because by doing so, he would be assisting in sin.
Summary from Ftawy's records · added here
Reviewed by El Fatwa's sharia committee.
Read the full answer on Ftawyhttps://ftawy.com/en/questions/84147
Where this answer came from
- Source platform
- Ftawy
- Original fatwa ID
- 84147
- Added here
- . This is when the answer was added to El Fatwa, not the fatwa's date.
- Text
- Summary from Ftawy's records, reviewed by El Fatwa's sharia committee.
- Read the full ruling
- Read the full answer on Ftawy