Wearing trousers whilst standing

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh.

It is permissible to wear ones lower garments whilst standing. In a narration of Abu Dawood, Rasulullah Sallallahu ‘Alayhi Wa Sallam has advised against wearing one’s sandals whilst standing:

“Rasulullah Sallallahu ‘Alayhi Wa Sallam prohibited putting on of sandals whilst standing.”

‘Allāmah Khattābī states:

“It appears that he (Rasulullah Sallallahu ‘Alayhi Wa Sallam) prohibited from putting on sandals whilst standing because putting them on whilst sitting is easier. It may also lead to him falling over if he is to wear them whilst standing. Hence, he commanded that one sit down and use his hands in order to save himself from adversity.”[1]

Hence, such rulings are not obligatory or necessary. They are given as advise to ensure the well being of a person.

And Allah Ta’āla Knows Best

Nabeel Valli

Student Darul Iftaa
Lusaka, Zambia

Checked and Approved by,
Mufti Ebrahim Desai.

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