What is the ruling on tight clothing that defines the 'awrah for a man, and what is its ruling for a woman in front of her mahrams?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
We have clarified the detestability of wearing clothes that describe the size of the 'awrah (private parts) for both men and women. And some scholars have stated that it is not permissible for a woman to wear tight clothing that describes the body parts, even in front of women and unmarriageable kin ().
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