Appearance And Attire

QUESTION: Is there a preferred side to start from when tying a turban? ANSWER: We have not found a clear Hadith specifically mentioning that one should begin tying the turban from the right side. However, since tying a turban is from the acts of adornment and...

QUESTION: Can a female wear a vest intended for men for the purpose of comfort? ANSWER: The wearing of a vest is not gender-specific. Vests are worn by both males and females. Yes, those that are designed specifically for males should only be worn by males and...

QUESTION: Is the following narration authentic: Hadrat Bara' Radiallahu Anhu reported, "The Messenger of Allah Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam was of medium stature. I saw him wearing a red mantle. I have never seen anything more graceful than that." [Al-Bukhari and...

QUESTION: Can a female wear tight shirts inside her home? ANSWER: It is permissible for a woman to wear tight-fitting clothing within the confines of her home, provided that it is worn for the purpose of beautification for her husband and not for display or showing...

QUESTION: Is it permissible to wax the hair on the upper lip (moustache)? ANSWER: Yes, it is permissible. قَالَ رَسُولُ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ » جُزُّوا الشَّوَارِبَ، وَأَرْخُوا اللحَى خَالِفُوا الْمَجُوسَ و قَالَ رَسُولُ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ...

Q1. Is it permissible for a boy to perm his hair? A1. A boy should not perm (permanent wave) his hair as this is the way of the Kuffaar and we have been commanded to refrain from imitating their ways. Also, if a young boy (without a beard) perms his hair, it may give...

Q1. Are we allowed to apply henna on our nails if no non-Mahram will see it? A1. Yes, it is permissible. Q2. Are we allowed to apply henna patterns on our hands if no non-Mahram will see it?  A2. Yes, it is permissible on condition that there is no fear of Fitnah. اما...