Did the Messenger wear the turban as an act of worship or as a custom?
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Question : But was his wearing of it an act of worship?
Answer : Or was he wearing it because it was his custom? The correct view is that he (peace and blessings be upon him) did not wear it as an act of worship, but rather in accordance with custom. Following custom is the Sunnah, my brothers. Following custom in clothing is the Sunnah, as long as it is not forbidden. Because we know that the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) only wore what people wore, and if a person were to differ from what people wear, his clothes would be a source of ostentation.
Answer : Or was he wearing it because it was his custom? The correct view is that he (peace and blessings be upon him) did not wear it as an act of worship, but rather in accordance with custom. Following custom is the Sunnah, my brothers. Following custom in clothing is the Sunnah, as long as it is not forbidden. Because we know that the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) only wore what people wore, and if a person were to differ from what people wear, his clothes would be a source of ostentation.
Source
قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 4749هل لبس الرسول للعمامة تعبداً أم عرفاً؟📔 الشرح الممتع على زاد المستقنع - ابن عثيمين — youtube.com
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