What is the ruling on women shortening their garments?
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The Shaykh : By Allah, we combat women shortening their garments, and we do not issue a fatwa permitting it, even if it were permissible, because we have seen that if a small door is opened for women in this matter, they will make it a large door or even larger. Therefore, it is better for us to be cautious in these matters, and perhaps we can ward off some of the evil from those who call for women’s immodesty and the loss of their modesty. Yes, that is correct.
The Shaykh : By Allah, we combat women shortening their garments, and we do not issue a fatwa permitting it, even if it were permissible, because we have seen that if a small door is opened for women in this matter, they will make it a large door or even larger. Therefore, it is better for us to be cautious in these matters, and perhaps we can ward off some of the evil from those who call for women’s immodesty and the loss of their modesty. Yes, that is correct.