Is placing the abaya on the shoulder for a woman imitating men?
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The questioner : All right, Shaykh, regarding the abaya in prayer for a woman, is placing it on the shoulder actually imitating men?
The Shaykh : No, no.
The questioner : There is no harm.
The Shaykh : It is not imitating men, because this is the custom of women from long ago.
The questioner : Yes.
The Shaykh : And there is no imitation either, because the woman places her abaya on her shoulder even though she is wearing a head covering,
The questioner : Yes.
The Shaykh : and the man is not like that; that is, the man differs from her. The man’s head is uncovered and he is not wearing a head covering. Also, since this has been the custom of women for a long time, it is not a matter of imitation.
The questioner : May Allah reward you with good, O Shaykh. And you as well. Peace be upon you.
The Shaykh : Peace be upon you and the mercy of Allah.
The Shaykh : No, no.
The questioner : There is no harm.
The Shaykh : It is not imitating men, because this is the custom of women from long ago.
The questioner : Yes.
The Shaykh : And there is no imitation either, because the woman places her abaya on her shoulder even though she is wearing a head covering,
The questioner : Yes.
The Shaykh : and the man is not like that; that is, the man differs from her. The man’s head is uncovered and he is not wearing a head covering. Also, since this has been the custom of women for a long time, it is not a matter of imitation.
The questioner : May Allah reward you with good, O Shaykh. And you as well. Peace be upon you.
The Shaykh : Peace be upon you and the mercy of Allah.
Source
قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 2237- هل وضع العباءة على الكتف للمرأة تشبه بالرجال/سؤال على الهاتف 📞 /ابن عثيمين — youtube.com
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