Guidelines for Wearing Shorts ; This is a very short guideline for those who follow Imam Abu Hanafi (ra)
This is a visual display to show you how you should be wearing your shorts; this applies to Men only!
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Guidelines for Wearing Shorts
The Quran is obvious regarding modesty for both men and women. For example, in Surah An-Nur, verse 30, Allah says:
“Say to the believing men that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty; that will make for greater purity for them, and Allah is well acquainted with all that they do.”
This verse is clear in its command for men to lower their gaze and be modest. This includes not wearing shorts that show their thighs.
As for women, the Quran is even more explicit. In Surah An-Nur, verse 31, Allah says:
“And say to the believing women that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty, and should not reveal their adornment except to their husbands.”
This verse makes it clear that women should not publicly reveal their beauty or adornments. This includes not wearing shorts that show their thighs.
The Hadith is also very clear on the issue of modesty. For example, once the Messenger of Allah said to Abu Said al-Khudri:
A man’s awrah (private parts) are between his navel and his knees.
This Hadith clearly prohibits men from exposing their private parts in public. This includes not wearing shorts that show their thighs.
It is permissible for men to wear shorts while playing sports, but the shorts should not be too tight or revealing. The best option would be to wear loose fitting shorts that are longer than your knees.
As for women, it is haram for them to wear shorts while playing sports. This is because it is considered as ‘revealing’ their private parts in public.
For women, the Quran is very clear:
“And say to the believing women that they should lower their gaze, guard their modesty, and not reveal their adornment except to their husbands.”
So, if you’re a woman, ensure you are fully covered while playing sports. Wear full body covering and loose fitting clothes that are not revealing.
