Women Wearing Short Clothing
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What is the ruling on women wearing short clothing?
We oppose women shortening their clothing, and we do not issue a fatwa permitting it, even if it were permissible. This is because we have seen that if a small door is opened for women in this area, they will make it a large door that cannot be closed afterward. Therefore, it is better for us to be cautious in these matters. Perhaps we can thereby prevent some of the evil of those who call for women’s immodesty and the loss of their modesty.
We oppose women shortening their clothing, and we do not issue a fatwa permitting it, even if it were permissible. This is because we have seen that if a small door is opened for women in this area, they will make it a large door that cannot be closed afterward. Therefore, it is better for us to be cautious in these matters. Perhaps we can thereby prevent some of the evil of those who call for women’s immodesty and the loss of their modesty.