Women Wearing White Clothes in Hajj
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Question:
We see many women wearing white clothes during Hajj. We have heard that this is not permissible because it involves imitating men. What is the ruling?
Answer:
Yes, yes. There is no basis for women wearing white, and it is an imitation of men with no justification. They should only wear covering, customary clothing that is not ostentatious and does not draw attention during the days of Hajj, such as the customary clothing of women by which they are recognized as women. As for their customary wearing of white clothes and white head coverings, there is no basis for this, and we do not know of any source for it. The second question is for the questioner. It is required for the man to have two white garments, either new or washed. Even if a man enters the state of ihram in another garment, such as a green or blue one, it is valid.
We see many women wearing white clothes during Hajj. We have heard that this is not permissible because it involves imitating men. What is the ruling?
Answer:
Yes, yes. There is no basis for women wearing white, and it is an imitation of men with no justification. They should only wear covering, customary clothing that is not ostentatious and does not draw attention during the days of Hajj, such as the customary clothing of women by which they are recognized as women. As for their customary wearing of white clothes and white head coverings, there is no basis for this, and we do not know of any source for it. The second question is for the questioner. It is required for the man to have two white garments, either new or washed. Even if a man enters the state of ihram in another garment, such as a green or blue one, it is valid.
Source
فتاوى الحج - ١ - ١٤٠٥ هـ — archive.org (4:22)
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