The Ruling on Using Saffron and Wearing Saffron-Colored Garments for Men

Question:
The investigation regarding using saffron and wearing saffron-colored garments?

Answer:
The more apparent view, the more apparent view is as previously mentioned: it is not befitting for men to use saffron; because it is from the adornment of women, and because it may cause fitnah (trial, discord or temptation).
As for red, it is better that it be striped, combining the opinions like the previous opinion, or it is understood that if it is from the adornment of women, the prohibition is because it is from the adornment of women at that time, or if it is for showing off as some said, meaning it is left if there is another cause that leads to leaving it, otherwise the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) wore it.
So if there is something that causes it to be left; because at some time it is the adornment of women or the adornment of non-Arabs, or it involves showing off, it is left. And this is not specific to red, it includes others as well.
Q: The opinion that using saffron is a prohibition specific to the one in ihram?
A: It is not specific to the one in ihram.