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Is it permissible to wear wide trousers with a long tunic that covers the body almost down to the ankles, provided that the tunic is not open, transparent, or tight?

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For a woman's attire in front of non-mahram men, eight conditions are stipulated: that it covers the entire body, be loose-fitting, not thin, not adorned, not perfumed, not resemble the clothing of men or disbelieving women, and not be a garment of fame. Based on this, it is not permissible for a woman to go out wearing trousers because they describe the body's contours and involve imitation of men. The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, cursed women who imitate men. However, wearing trousers under a long, flowing jilbab is permissible for added concealment. The basic principle is that the jilbab should be long, covering the feet, and it is not permissible for it to be short above the ankles, even if the feet are covered with trousers or socks, due to the imitation of men involved.

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