Do the sayings of the Prophet (peace be upon him) and the honorable Companions indicate that the reason for the prohibition of Isbal (letting one's garment hang below the ankles) is only out of pride, or is Isbal forbidden in itself even if not for pride? Does the ruling on Isbal without pride refer back to custom? Is there a difference of opinion among scholars regarding its ruling? And is a man who practices Isbal like a woman who displays herself immodestly?

Scholars differ on the ruling concerning the trailing of garments (isbal) without arrogance, with the majority considering it not forbidden. The argument based on the story of Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) for the permissibility of isbal without arrogance is valid. As for Umar's saying, "for it is more pious for your Lord," its meaning could be, "raise your garment, for it is piety to your Lord." Arrogance (khuyala') is related to the heart and the inner self.

Trailing garments out of arrogance is unequivocally a major sin. However, regarding isbal without arrogance, the majority of scholars believe it is not forbidden, while some scholars who deem it forbidden consider it a major sin.

A difference among scholars regarding a ruling, where some deem it permissible and others a major sin, is possible. Examples include the trailing of garments and eating and drinking from gold and silver vessels.

It is not obligatory to convince someone who trails his garments that isbal without arrogance is forbidden. It is also not legislated to denounce (munkar) in such a matter due to the recognized scholarly difference, unless the person trailing his garment believes it to be forbidden and you do too, in which case he should be denounced, or if the reasoning of those who permit it is weak.