BENEFIT 263: What is meant by "libās Ash-shuhrah" (garment of fame) that has been warned against in the ḥadīth, particularly in our modern context?

Read this benefit first ⤵️ https://t.me/almanhajussalafi/333 Sheikh Albāni raḥimahullāh responds to the above question, saying: In our modern context, each country has its own distinctive style of dress. If a man wears clothing that is unusual and unfamiliar in that country, aiming to draw attention to himself, this can be considered "libās Ash-Shuhrah." However, if someone moves to a different place where their clothing is uncommon but wears it without any intention of attracting attention, then it does not fall under "libās Ash-shuhrah." The concept of "libās Ash-shuhrah" is firstly tied to one’s intention and then takes into account the customs of the place. That said, it is necessary to caution against certain justifications people might use out of ignorance to violate religious principles. Some might claim they are avoiding one violation by committing another. For example, many Muslims travel to Western countries where Islamic dress may be uncommon, leading some to feel they should adopt the local attire to avoid standing out. This suggestion, however, is misleading and stems from whisperings of Shayṭān! A Muslim should strive to maintain the dress and appearance of their community, so that, even if they were suddenly raised on a helicopter and placed among disbelievers, they would still be recognised as a Muslim based on their attire. It is not permissible for a Muslim to abandon their traditional Islamic dress out of concern that it might be considered "libās Ash-Shuhrah." This does not justify adopting the clothing of disbelievers when they are trialled with travelling to those lands.