Is it prescribed to wear black in the mourning period?
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The questioner : So, is it not permissible to wear black for anyone other than a woman?
The Shaykh : No, wearing black is not prescribed, neither for a woman whose husband has died nor for anyone else. As for the woman whose husband has died, the intent is that she should not wear beautiful clothing. This is not restricted to a specific color; rather, it is permissible for a woman to wear any clothing that is not considered adornment, regardless of its color. As for what is considered adornment, it is not permissible in any color.
The questioner : Yes, may Allah reward you.
The Shaykh : No, wearing black is not prescribed, neither for a woman whose husband has died nor for anyone else. As for the woman whose husband has died, the intent is that she should not wear beautiful clothing. This is not restricted to a specific color; rather, it is permissible for a woman to wear any clothing that is not considered adornment, regardless of its color. As for what is considered adornment, it is not permissible in any color.
The questioner : Yes, may Allah reward you.