What is the validity of the statement that there is no harm in men wearing silk in war?
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The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. It is said that there is no harm in men wearing silk in war, is that correct?
The Shaykh:
As they mentioned this, they also mentioned that if wearing silk in war intimidates the enemy, then one wears the silk, yes.
The presenter:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success.
The Shaykh:
Just as arrogance is forbidden, but in war, arrogance is permissible; because this serves to humiliate the enemy.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. It is said that there is no harm in men wearing silk in war, is that correct?
The Shaykh:
As they mentioned this, they also mentioned that if wearing silk in war intimidates the enemy, then one wears the silk, yes.
The presenter:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success.
The Shaykh:
Just as arrogance is forbidden, but in war, arrogance is permissible; because this serves to humiliate the enemy.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [487 -3022] ما صحة القول أنه لا بأس بلبس الحرير في الحرب للرجال؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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