The Ruling on Buying High-Heeled Shoes
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The questioner:
A man says: I want to buy a quantity of shoes, and among these shoes are some with high heels. What is the ruling on buying these shoes?
The Shaykh:
A heel that is out of the ordinary and not customary among Muslims is not permissible, such as the normal heel and things like these; these are not among the customs of the moderate Muslims. Yes, and the women.
The presenter:
Light.
The Shaykh:
The sandal was not made for the purpose of a high heel; rather, it was made to protect the foot from cold, thorns, and pebbles. This is the purpose of the heel. Yes.
A man says: I want to buy a quantity of shoes, and among these shoes are some with high heels. What is the ruling on buying these shoes?
The Shaykh:
A heel that is out of the ordinary and not customary among Muslims is not permissible, such as the normal heel and things like these; these are not among the customs of the moderate Muslims. Yes, and the women.
The presenter:
Light.
The Shaykh:
The sandal was not made for the purpose of a high heel; rather, it was made to protect the foot from cold, thorns, and pebbles. This is the purpose of the heel. Yes.
Source
التفسير المفصّل، درس التفسير في الحرم [2] — alfawzan.live (51:16)
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