Is it permissible for Muslims to wear unisex clothing?
Published as Muslims wearing unisex clothing
Question
Is it permissible for Muslims to wear unisex clothing? Like jeans, sportswear, etc.
Answer
No. Unisex is a sophisticated way of saying hermaphrodite.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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