Wearing black clothing in the month of Muharram

Q: In South Africa, should a male avoid wearing black clothing during Muharram as the Shias wear black clothing?

A: Yes, if wearing black clothing has some resemblance with the Shias then this should be avoided.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

عن ابن عمر رضي الله عنهما قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم من تشبه بقوم فهو منهم (سنن أبي داود رقم 4033)

فتاوى محمودية 27/ 411

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)