The Ruling on Men Wearing Silk
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What is the ruling on men wearing silk, and what is the evidence for it?
The ruling on men wearing silk is forbidden;Because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: (I have permitted gold and silk for the females of my Ummah and forbidden it for the males) except if there is a dire necessity,For example: if a person finds no garment other than a silk one, there is no blame on him for wearing it until his dire necessity is removed,Meaning: until he finds a permissible garment.
The ruling on men wearing silk is forbidden;Because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: (I have permitted gold and silk for the females of my Ummah and forbidden it for the males) except if there is a dire necessity,For example: if a person finds no garment other than a silk one, there is no blame on him for wearing it until his dire necessity is removed,Meaning: until he finds a permissible garment.