Fashion For Life

I pray that you are all well and in the best state of Imaan, Ameen!

Well Summer is nearby approaching, and the latest trends of clothing is now on the rise, most girls/ladies like to empty their closets to make room for those new looks, but lets not get too carried away....remember we are Muslim Women!

The Muslim woman is protected by the teachings of Islam from falling into the error of arrogance or conceit regarding her appearance, and other deeds which may lead to a person's downfall, as Hazoor e Paak Salla Allahu 'alayhi wa Sallam said: ''There was a man who walked with pride because of his fine cloak and because he was pleased with himself. Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala caused him to sink in the earth, and he will go on sinking into it until the day of resurrection.''

(Muslim Shareef)

We as Muslim women should use the correct means of adornment that are within the limits of what is permitted by Islam. We should wear clothes that are elegant and we can also wear expensive nice clothes but without going to extremes of excess. This is the moderation advocated and encouraged by Islam, and there is a huge difference between the wise, moderate woman, and the foolish empty headed woman who goes to extremes.

The Muslim woman avoids both extremes with regard to her dress and appearance. She does not exaggerate or go to extreme limits of excess, neither does she neglect her clothes and appearance to the point of appearing to be miserly or ascetic, thinking that this asceticism is a form of worship that will earn her the pleasure of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala.

The Muslim woman who wears beautiful clothes to show off in front of her friends is a sinner, because Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala does not love every arrogant boaster. But the one who wears beautiful clothes to dispaly the bounty of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala and seeking His Subhanahu wa Ta'ala help, is an obedient servant who will Inshallah be rewarded.

The one who neglects her appearance out of stinginess enjoys no position of respect among people, and will have no reward from Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala. The one who neglects her appearance out of an attitude of other worldiness, thinking that she is worshipping Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala by denying herself what is permitted in Islam is also a sinner.

We should do everything for the sake of Allah Ta'lah.