The Ruling on a Woman Wearing Trousers

Question:
Honorable Shaykh, what is the ruling on a woman wearing trousers, and is there a difference if they are of the national style?

Answer:
In our country, it is not the custom of our women to wear trousers, and women wear what the women of the country are accustomed to wearing. Therefore, it is not permissible in this country, in particular, for a woman to wear trousers, and this applies in other countries as well, because trousers reveal the size of a woman’s body and her private parts and do not cover her completely. In fact, trousers may be a greater source of fitnah (trial, discord or temptation), because they depict her in an alluring manner. So a woman should avoid wearing trousers, especially in this country, as this is not the custom of our country. Whoever wears the clothing of fame (shahrah) is subject to a severe warning. Thus, if a woman wears trousers in this country, she has worn the clothing of fame, as this is contrary to what the women of this country are accustomed to.
Even in the house, because if she does not work in the house little by little, and then goes out to the street. Yes, may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad and upon his family and all his Companions.