Can he draw near to Allah by wearing these clothes with such simplicity as a means of drawing near?

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The questioner : Can he intentionally adopt this simplicity as a means of drawing near to Allah?

The Shaykh : Yes, it is permissible for him as an act of humility. There are hadiths regarding the virtue of one who abandons fine clothing out of humility for Allah. Yes.

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