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Scholars differ Dress

Is wearing clothes below the ankles haram?

Short answer

Scholars differ. The Prophet ﷺ warned against dragging the garment out of pride. Some scholars forbid lowering it below the ankles in all cases, and others forbid it only when done out of arrogance and call it disliked otherwise. Keeping it above the ankles is the safer way.

Evidence

This is general information, not a fatwa. For your own situation, ask a qualified scholar.

Questions about halal and haram

Is wearing clothes below the ankles haram?

Scholars differ. The Prophet ﷺ warned against dragging the garment out of pride. Some scholars forbid lowering it below the ankles in all cases, and others forbid it only when done out of arrogance and call it disliked otherwise. Keeping it above the ankles is the safer way.

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