Is it sufficient to lift and fold the trousers upwards by folding them, or must they be shortened by cutting to avoid the forbidden Isbal?
Trailing one's garment (Isbal) is generally considered forbidden (haram). There is a detailed explanation regarding its ruling: if it is done out of pride and arrogance (khuyala'), then it is Haram by consensus. However, if it is not done out of pride, scholars have differed on its ruling. The majority consider it disliked (makrooh), while some have held the view that it is forbidden (haram). Avoiding Isbal is achieved by raising or folding the trousers above the ankles, and it is not a condition to shorten them, as the objective is simply to prevent them from extending below the ankles.
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