What is the wisdom behind the noble Hadith: "Whatever is below the ankles is in the Fire," if what is meant by it is arrogance and boastfulness, and what are the consequences for one whose intention is not arrogance and pride in the length of his garment; does that make him unacceptable?

Authentic Hadiths have been reported prohibiting Isbal (letting one's garment hang below the ankles). Among them is what Al-Bukhari reported from Ibn Umar, that the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "Whoever drags his garment out of arrogance, Allah will not look at him on the Day of Resurrection." In another narration: "Allah will not look on the Day of Resurrection at one who drags his izar (lower garment) out of pride." Similarly, from Abu Hurayrah: "Whatever is below the ankles of the izar is in the Fire."

Scholars have differed regarding these Hadiths. Some have restricted the general (absolute) meaning by the specific (qualified), such as Al-Hafiz Ibn Hajar, who indicated that Isbal out of arrogance is a major sin, while Isbal for reasons other than arrogance is a matter of dispute, and Al-Nawawi considered it reprehensible.

However, the correct opinion is that Isbal is forbidden in all cases, whether it is out of arrogance or for other reasons, because the cause and the ruling differ in the reported Hadiths.

Dragging the garment also involves other warnings: 1. Resembling women. 2. Not being safe from impurity adhering to the garment. 3. Isbal is a cause for suspicion of arrogance, even if the wearer does not intend it. 4. The Prophet's, peace and blessings be upon him, saying to Abu Bakr: "You are not one of those who do it out of arrogance," does not indicate permissibility for reasons other than arrogance, because Abu Bakr did not intend to drag his izar; rather, he was adjusting his garment.