Does the condition of adornment in the hijab apply to bags and shoes, such as wearing shiny black shoes or bags and shoes with a pattern (like a brand logo) that are not considered attention-grabbing or out of the ordinary?
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Women's handbags and shoes are permissible in Islamic law, provided that they are not designed in a way that attracts men's eyes or incites temptation, and that they are not attention-grabbing or a garment of fame (thawb shuhra), in accordance with the principle of "blocking the means" (sadd al-dhara'i'), derived from the Almighty's saying: ﴿AND LET THEM NOT STRIKE THEIR FEET SO AS TO MAKE KNOWN WHAT THEY CONCEAL OF THEIR ADORNMENT.﴾ This varies according to the woman's situation and the custom of the country.
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