A Woman Wearing Trousers
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Question:
A questioner asks the Honorable Shaykh, saying: Is it forbidden by the Shari'ah for a woman to wear trousers, or is it not?
Answer:
It is not permissible for a woman to wear trousers. First, it is generally not women's clothing; it is generally men's clothing. Second, it does not cover her completely, because it reveals the size of her body and her curves. It clings to her and is tight, so it does not cover her. Even if it blocks the view, it does not hide the size of her body and her curves. It may be more of a trial than other clothing. Therefore, it is not permissible for a woman to wear them, because the intention for a woman is to wear loose, covering, wide clothing that does not cling to her body or reveal her parts to men. Yes, please proceed.
A questioner asks the Honorable Shaykh, saying: Is it forbidden by the Shari'ah for a woman to wear trousers, or is it not?
Answer:
It is not permissible for a woman to wear trousers. First, it is generally not women's clothing; it is generally men's clothing. Second, it does not cover her completely, because it reveals the size of her body and her curves. It clings to her and is tight, so it does not cover her. Even if it blocks the view, it does not hide the size of her body and her curves. It may be more of a trial than other clothing. Therefore, it is not permissible for a woman to wear them, because the intention for a woman is to wear loose, covering, wide clothing that does not cling to her body or reveal her parts to men. Yes, please proceed.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، محاضرات في العقيدة والدعوة-38-قضايا فقهية - 02|صالح الفوزان|العام|كبار العلماء — youtube.com (18:08)
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