Gender-Specific Undergarments

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 vice-versa.

عقود رسم المفتي
والعرف في الشرع له اعتبار *** لذا عليه الحكم قد يدار

الأشباه والنظائر (القاعدة السادسة)
العادة محكمة

ALLAH TA’ALA ALONE IN HIS INFINITE KNOWLEDGE KNOWS BEST!

ANSWERED BY:

Mufti Ahmed Saeed

Date: 25 Rabi-ul-Awwal 1448 / 08 September 2026

CHECKED AND APPROVED BY:

Mufti Yacoob Vally Saheb