Advice to parents regarding children's clothing
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In recent times, wearing short clothing has become widespread among girls and boys, as well as girls wearing trousers. Is there any guiding word for parents, fathers and mothers, in this matter? May Allah reward you with good.
As for short clothing for males, there is nothing wrong with it,Rather, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: (the believer's waistband is to the middle of the shin), and as for women, this is undoubtedly contrary to what is prescribed. The women of the Companions used to wear clothes down to the ankle, and when they went out to the market, they would let them hang down to the elbow so that their feet would not be exposed.
And as for a woman wearing trousers, it is forbidden in our view; because the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) cursed the women who imitate men, and because it is a means for a woman to wear tight trousers that reveal the size of her thighs and buttocks,And do not be deceived by the saying of some women: I wear loose, baggy trousers. Even if this were permissible for one woman out of ten, in the future it will not be permissible for any woman. Moreover, the cause of imitation necessitates prohibition, whether the trousers are loose or not.
And the amazing thing is that some women say: This is the husband's desire, and I am amazed at a husband who chooses this clothing for his wife, which is men's clothing,And I say to the husband: It is permissible for you to do what satisfies your desire and restrains your passion; it is permissible for you to do something greater than this. Have her wear a light, thin garment, and this is more conducive to intercourse with her and desire for her than wearing these trousers. But Satan beautifies some of the blameworthy actions for people. We ask Allah for safety.
Some young girls wear clothes up to above the knee, and clothes for young children have become widespread in the markets that go up to above the knee?The Shaykh: As you mentioned, some young girls wear small clothes up to above the knee, with part of the thigh exposed. Their guardians—who will be questioned about this on the Day of Resurrection—claim that they are young, and that their private parts do not extend beyond the genitalia, and so on.
It is said: If a girl gets used to this clothing, she becomes accustomed to it and does not find it objectionable, and it also removes her modesty. Therefore, you find the difference between a person who maintains covering his private parts and a person who does not,You find the one who does not maintain [covering], such as workers for example: He lifts his garment until a lot of his thigh is visible, and he does not care; because he has become accustomed to it and used to it. But you come to a respectable person and you do not find him allowing himself to lift his garment until his thigh is visible, except for a necessity that cannot be avoided, and that is another matter.
So the result is that we say: Even boys do not wear this,And I mean by boys: The girls; because she gets used to it, and it removes her modesty, and then when she grows up, she will have become accustomed to this clothing.
As for short clothing for males, there is nothing wrong with it,Rather, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: (the believer's waistband is to the middle of the shin), and as for women, this is undoubtedly contrary to what is prescribed. The women of the Companions used to wear clothes down to the ankle, and when they went out to the market, they would let them hang down to the elbow so that their feet would not be exposed.
And as for a woman wearing trousers, it is forbidden in our view; because the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) cursed the women who imitate men, and because it is a means for a woman to wear tight trousers that reveal the size of her thighs and buttocks,And do not be deceived by the saying of some women: I wear loose, baggy trousers. Even if this were permissible for one woman out of ten, in the future it will not be permissible for any woman. Moreover, the cause of imitation necessitates prohibition, whether the trousers are loose or not.
And the amazing thing is that some women say: This is the husband's desire, and I am amazed at a husband who chooses this clothing for his wife, which is men's clothing,And I say to the husband: It is permissible for you to do what satisfies your desire and restrains your passion; it is permissible for you to do something greater than this. Have her wear a light, thin garment, and this is more conducive to intercourse with her and desire for her than wearing these trousers. But Satan beautifies some of the blameworthy actions for people. We ask Allah for safety.
Some young girls wear clothes up to above the knee, and clothes for young children have become widespread in the markets that go up to above the knee?The Shaykh: As you mentioned, some young girls wear small clothes up to above the knee, with part of the thigh exposed. Their guardians—who will be questioned about this on the Day of Resurrection—claim that they are young, and that their private parts do not extend beyond the genitalia, and so on.
It is said: If a girl gets used to this clothing, she becomes accustomed to it and does not find it objectionable, and it also removes her modesty. Therefore, you find the difference between a person who maintains covering his private parts and a person who does not,You find the one who does not maintain [covering], such as workers for example: He lifts his garment until a lot of his thigh is visible, and he does not care; because he has become accustomed to it and used to it. But you come to a respectable person and you do not find him allowing himself to lift his garment until his thigh is visible, except for a necessity that cannot be avoided, and that is another matter.
So the result is that we say: Even boys do not wear this,And I mean by boys: The girls; because she gets used to it, and it removes her modesty, and then when she grows up, she will have become accustomed to this clothing.