A questioner says: Some people object to a woman wearing a bra, claiming that it outlines her breast. Is this forbidden?
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The questioner : Some people object to a woman wearing a bra, claiming that it outlines her breast. Is this forbidden?
The Shaykh : What is the name of a bra?
The questioner : It appears to be a "soutian."
The Shaykh : "Soutian," I think. Yes. There is nothing wrong with wearing this in front of her husband, because there is no doubt that it ... the woman and makes her look nice for her husband. However, if it is possible for non-mahram men to see her, then that is not permissible; it is not lawful for her to do so, because it resembles what the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) mentioned in his description of the women of Hell: So if the woman is with her husband, there is nothing wrong, or with women, there is nothing wrong. But if there is a fear that a non-mahram man might see her, then that is not permissible because of the fitnah (trial, discord or temptation) and tabarruj (a woman's display of her adornment) involved in it.
The Shaykh : What is the name of a bra?
The questioner : It appears to be a "soutian."
The Shaykh : "Soutian," I think. Yes. There is nothing wrong with wearing this in front of her husband, because there is no doubt that it ... the woman and makes her look nice for her husband. However, if it is possible for non-mahram men to see her, then that is not permissible; it is not lawful for her to do so, because it resembles what the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) mentioned in his description of the women of Hell: