Darul Iftaa Mahmudiyyah

Can my wife wear my shirt shalwar? Is this not resemblance to men.

· 19 Safar 1423 AH1 min readFatwa 5516English

Question

I wear a shirt shalwar so as my wife. However the difference is there as you know about Indians and Pakistanis.

Answer

It is prohibited for a woman to don such garments which are specifically designed for males. However, if it is not a special dress for men, but rather worn by both males and females, it will be permissible. (Fataawa Mahmoodiya vol.5 pg.219; Maktaba Mahmoodiyyah)

It is also prohibited for a female to wear a tight fitting garment that reveals the form and shape of her body.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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