Wearing black clothing in the month of Muharram
Question
In South Africa, should a male avoid wearing black clothing during Muharram as the Shias wear black clothing?
Answer
Yes, if wearing black clothing has some resemblance with the Shias then this should be avoided.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
References (Arabic / Urdu sources)
عن ابن عمر رضي الله عنهما قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم من تشبه بقوم فهو منهم (سنن أبي داود رقم 4033)
فتاوى محمودية 27/ 411
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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