What is the wisdom behind the prohibition of wearing sewn garments for the one in the state of ihram?
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The questioner : May Allah preserve you, O Shaykh: What is the wisdom behind not wearing sewn garments in Hajj and 'Umrah?
The Shaykh : What does "not sewn" mean? Wearing garments that are not sewn in Hajj and 'Umrah? What does "sewn" mean so that you understand?
The questioner : ...
The Shaykh : The ones that have stitching, you mean? No, "sewn" refers to the shirt, the trousers, the jacket, the turban, and the leather socks, do you understand? The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) prohibited wearing these things in order to complete the humility of the person toward his Lord (Mighty and Majestic), both outwardly and inwardly. Because remaining in a cloak and a lower garment is humility. You will find the richest person, who is able to wear the most luxurious clothing, wearing nothing but what the poorest person wears, for the perfection of humility.
Also, it is to display the unity among Muslims, that they are one community, even in their clothing. For this reason, they circumambulate one building, they stand in one place, they spend the night in one place, and they stone in one place. Do you understand? These are two benefits.
The third benefit is that the person remembers that when he leaves this world, he will not leave except in something like this, do you understand? He will not leave in luxurious clothing; he will be wrapped in a shroud.
How many wisdoms, then, do you understand? Three. May Allah bless you.
And this brother Musa is indicating that the session has ended, and until the next meeting, if Allah wills.
We ask Allah the Exalted to make us and you successful in what pleases Him, and to make our work and your work in obedience to Him and avoiding His sins. And all praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds.
The Shaykh : What does "not sewn" mean? Wearing garments that are not sewn in Hajj and 'Umrah? What does "sewn" mean so that you understand?
The questioner : ...
The Shaykh : The ones that have stitching, you mean? No, "sewn" refers to the shirt, the trousers, the jacket, the turban, and the leather socks, do you understand? The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) prohibited wearing these things in order to complete the humility of the person toward his Lord (Mighty and Majestic), both outwardly and inwardly. Because remaining in a cloak and a lower garment is humility. You will find the richest person, who is able to wear the most luxurious clothing, wearing nothing but what the poorest person wears, for the perfection of humility.
Also, it is to display the unity among Muslims, that they are one community, even in their clothing. For this reason, they circumambulate one building, they stand in one place, they spend the night in one place, and they stone in one place. Do you understand? These are two benefits.
The third benefit is that the person remembers that when he leaves this world, he will not leave except in something like this, do you understand? He will not leave in luxurious clothing; he will be wrapped in a shroud.
How many wisdoms, then, do you understand? Three. May Allah bless you.
And this brother Musa is indicating that the session has ended, and until the next meeting, if Allah wills.
We ask Allah the Exalted to make us and you successful in what pleases Him, and to make our work and your work in obedience to Him and avoiding His sins. And all praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds.