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This example signifies the only role the ulema have to
play is in clarifying the Quranic verses and making them
understandable in today’s age. The ulema do not have the
responsibility to provide a political framework based on
the Shariah.

52 What are the Islamic directives
for clothing?

slam has only one direction with regards to clothing:
Iit prohibits nudity. An outfit which does not promote
nudity is allowed. A revealing or transparent dress
must be avoided. Hijab, in the sense of burqah or veil,
is not prescribed in Islam; burqah is in fact a cultural
phenomenon seen in Muslim society. Islam supports
a simple sense of dressing. According to a verse in the
Quran:

Do not flaunt your charms as they used
to flaunt them in the old days of pagan
ignorance. (Quran 33:33)

A kind of dressing which represents pride is also not
preferred in Islam. Islam aims to make its followers
modest and humble, and not to have pride in their hearts.
Clothing which flaunts the social status of a person is not
an Islamic type of clothing.

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