The Criterion for Imitating the Disbelievers
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The questioner : Your Eminence! There is a type of fabric (jeans) that is cut in different ways for boys' and girls' children's clothing. It is distinguished by its durability. The issue is that this material is worn by disbelievers and others in the form of tight trousers, which is well known.And the question is: Is using this fabric in its various forms, other than tight trousers—meaning using it for its durability and quality—considered imitating the disbelievers? May Allah reward you with good.
The Shaykh : Imitation, in its meaning, is when a person does something that is specific to the people being imitated. If one uses this fabric or any other in a way that resembles the clothing of the disbelievers, then one has fallen into imitation. However, if the disbelievers wear this fabric, but it is cut in a different way that differs from the clothing of the disbelievers, then there is nothing wrong with it, as long as it is contrary to the way of the disbelievers. Even if they are famous for this fabric, as long as the style is not in the form of what the disbelievers wear, there is nothing wrong with it.
The Shaykh : Imitation, in its meaning, is when a person does something that is specific to the people being imitated. If one uses this fabric or any other in a way that resembles the clothing of the disbelievers, then one has fallen into imitation. However, if the disbelievers wear this fabric, but it is cut in a different way that differs from the clothing of the disbelievers, then there is nothing wrong with it, as long as it is contrary to the way of the disbelievers. Even if they are famous for this fabric, as long as the style is not in the form of what the disbelievers wear, there is nothing wrong with it.