Wearing Luxurious Clothes and the Meaning of Modesty in Faith
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The questioner:
If a person is able to wear good, luxurious clothes, does he receive reward for leaving them? And what is the meaning of modesty being part of faith?
The Shaykh:
The best course is moderation. It is best for a person to be moderate in his clothing, so he does not wear clothes that are poorly made or dirty, nor does he wear luxurious clothes or clothes worn for showing off. Rather, he should be moderate in his clothing. Yes.
The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, as the questioner says: A man is traveling and arriving in Riyadh, then the Maghrib prayer time entered upon him, and he delayed it to be combined with the Isha prayer, so before his entry into Riyadh
The Shaykh:
There is no harm in special occasions. There is no harm in wearing distinctive clothes. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to wear special clothes on special occasions and when delegations arrived. So there is no harm in a person having clothes for special occasions. As for when he is with people in ordinary matters, he wears moderate clothing. Yes.
If a person is able to wear good, luxurious clothes, does he receive reward for leaving them? And what is the meaning of modesty being part of faith?
The Shaykh:
The best course is moderation. It is best for a person to be moderate in his clothing, so he does not wear clothes that are poorly made or dirty, nor does he wear luxurious clothes or clothes worn for showing off. Rather, he should be moderate in his clothing. Yes.
The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, as the questioner says: A man is traveling and arriving in Riyadh, then the Maghrib prayer time entered upon him, and he delayed it to be combined with the Isha prayer, so before his entry into Riyadh
The Shaykh:
There is no harm in special occasions. There is no harm in wearing distinctive clothes. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to wear special clothes on special occasions and when delegations arrived. So there is no harm in a person having clothes for special occasions. As for when he is with people in ordinary matters, he wears moderate clothing. Yes.
Source
شرح بلوغ المرام من أدلة الأحكام [ صالح الفوزان ]، تتمة باب الترغيب في مكارم الأخلاق — islamhouse.com (1:11:54)
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