What is the sunnah in dressing for men?
The Sunnah regarding men's dress is informed by various hadith and general Islamic principles. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ emphasized modesty and appropriateness in clothing. One important hadith states: The clothing most favored by the Messenger of Allah was the shirt.
Sunan al-Tirmidhi 24:47 This indicates a preference for shirts as a common garment.
Additionally, there is an emphasis on wearing clean and decent clothing. The Prophet ﷺ also encouraged wearing cotton clothes, as noted in a narration where he stated: Wear cotton clothes, for they are the dress of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his family), and they are our dress.
Al-Kafi 8:39
Islamic teachings also highlight the importance of avoiding extravagance and ostentation in dress. This aligns with the general principle of moderation in all aspects of life, including clothing.
Furthermore, the Qur'an instructs men to lower their gaze and maintain modesty, which extends to how they dress: Tell the believing men to lower their gaze and be modest. That is purer for them. Lo! Allah is aware of what they do.
24:30 This verse underscores that modesty is not only about clothing but also about overall conduct.
In conclusion, the Sunnah in dressing for men includes wearing shirts, preferring natural fibers like cotton, maintaining cleanliness and modesty, and avoiding extravagance.
Sources
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24:30 · An-Noor
24:30 · Muhammad Marmaduke Pickthall
قُل لِّلْمُؤْمِنِينَ يَغُضُّوا۟ مِنْ أَبْصَٰرِهِمْ وَيَحْفَظُوا۟ فُرُوجَهُمْ ۚ ذَٰلِكَ أَزْكَىٰ لَهُمْ ۗ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ خَبِيرٌۢ بِمَا يَصْنَعُونَ
Tell the believing men to lower their gaze and be modest. That is purer for them. Lo! Allah is aware of what they do.
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Sunan al-Tirmidhi 24:47
Sunan al-Tirmidhi · Book 24, Hadith 47 · Narrated by Umm Salama
The clothing most favored by the Messenger of Allah was the shirt.
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Al-Kafi 8:39
Al-Kafi · Book 8, Hadith 39 · Narrated by Abu Abdullah (peace be upon him)
The Commander of the Faithful (peace be upon him) said, 'Wear cotton clothes, for they are the dress of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his family), and they are our dress.'
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