The Ruling on Wearing Trousers, Local Attire, and Clothing of Show

Question:
What is the ruling on wearing trousers? And is wearing the thobe and the shemagh, for example, in countries where they are not worn, considered to be the garb of showing off?

Answer:
Clothing follows the customs of the countries; clothing follows the customs of the countries; clothing follows the customs of the countries. So you wear the clothing of the country, unless their clothing is forbidden, in which case you do not wear the forbidden clothing. As for if they wear permissible clothing, your ruling is the same as theirs, except in the case of isbal (letting a garment hang below the ankles) or exposing the 'awrah (part of the body that must be covered). If they do not cover their 'awrah, it is not permissible for you to wear such clothing, or if it is made of silk or of other forbidden things, you do not wear the haram (forbidden). As for if the clothing is permissible, you follow the custom of the country. Yes.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Your Eminence the Shaykh