Why don't muslim males wear traditional clothes and head coverings?

Question

This is not meant to be a judgemental question. It has been something that I have honestly been thinking about for quite a while and have not found an answer.

To explain: awhile ago I saw a woman is a full burka with everything covered, even her hands. Her husband was wearing a tight polo shirt and designer jeans. I just didn't understand how the man could wear "western clothes" that weren't too modest and the woman was covered from head to toe.

I would appreciate any real and honest insights into why muslim men don't veil or at least wear traditional clothes when their wife is in full burka.

Thank you. Please no hate- this is a legitimate question.

Answer 1

The men should dress modestly as well. My husband wears western clothes and always dresses nicely, yet modestly. He also occasionally wears traditional Moroccan/Muslim clothing as well.

Answer 2

Maybe because if they wore traditional clothing they might get stopped by the local authorities and detained by the FBI like they do in the USA. My husband is Saudi so he can't afford to go walking around in the thobe as he'll look "Like a terrorist". I don't wear the Abaya and Niqab either and my husband doesn't care how I dress because I wear loose pants and sweatshirts anyway. I do wear the hijab though and get stared at a lot much to my discomfort. My husband sometimes wears the thobe when he prays but that's the only time. I figure I may as well take advantage of wearing western clothing since I'll be forced to wear the Abaya and Niqab back in my husband's country. I don't think it matters as long as the clothing is loose and doesn't reveal your figure. Plus it'd be hard for my husband and his friends to go around in thobes since we live in a Jewish neighborhood and they play soccer a lot. It's easier to play soccer in shorts and a t-shirt.

Answer 3

I think I understand how that works out, the lady in your example. But thats another story.
For one thing males don't have it that easy. Women don the burka, that is the mark of modesty for their female. For the male, we have it different. For one, we should grow out our beards. For one, it acts in a similar way as a veil. A clean shaven man vs one that has a beard...well you know how it will turn out in terms of who looks better.
Second, men should wear loose clothing. This is why men favorably should wear the long shirt that you see in the Indo-Pak subcontinent. Or the Thawb of the Saudis. This loose clothing does not show off the males actual body.
The reason behind this is simple: Women look better then men. As a man, I can say that as a fact. Also-more often then not men seek a woman. Thats because men's hormones demand that. Thats science. Thats why women should guard themselves better than males.
But it has nothing to do with being sexist. Is natural. I can say with experience, men got it harder in some sense. We are the ones that have to lower our gaze and obstain from all that our bodies lust for. Im not making any excuses for the male in your example, just saying. The man was at fault, he wasn't a good example of a Muslim.

Answer 4

Believe it or not, men have a way of dressing as well. They arent madatory to wear the Kufi (the hat) but, they are not suppose to wear tight clothes, they cant wear silk, they cant wear jewlery or gold, and they cant wear any pants or shorts that are past his knees. women on the other hand, are suppose to cover (not because they are oppressed) because to not get attention from men. For example, in an alley way, would a rapist want to hurt a girl in a mini skirt and a tank top, or a hijabi? Thats not the only reason, but its very beneficial in so many ways and that is just one of them

i hope i helped in some sort of way.

Answer 5

Then this woman's Muslim husband was doing something unislamic and was sinning. As Muslims, we are not supposed to wear tight clothing that would reveal parts of the body or outline the body. Therefore, we cannot wear such tight shirts that would show off the body. So either he was not Muslim or he was sinning. Men and women alike must wear loose clothing that does not impede mobility or cause certain body parts to stick out or be outlined, such as a tight shirt where abs can clearly be seen.

And actually, men have their dress code in Islam as well. They must have covered from there navel to their knees. Even in western society, it is not acceptable to see a woman's breasts in public, but a man's chest is allowed to be seen. Men are also more likely to act on their urges toward women, and wearing the Hijab repels attention towards oneself, whereas in western societies, all women and girl are inclined to dress for show and to show off and sell their bodies. For example, wearing miniskirts, thongs, low-cut shirts, tight jeans, tight shirts that show off breasts, etc. To preserve a woman's modesty and chaste, these things are forbidden in Islam.

Women do not have to wear Burqas in specific; they can wear clothing that at least covers them up to their ankles and wrists. They can wear loose jeans that do not reveal or expose the body, or even designer clothing--as long as it is modest and not revealing or breaking the dress code. Nevertheless, the burqa is strongly recommended instead.

Men must also preserve their modesty, as I said earlier. They cannot wear shorts that do not pass the knees, wear tight clothing, or anything else that may attract sexual predators be they man or woman. If you look at society and how men and women "work", you will understand why their dress codes are different. Good luck!

Answer 6

The concept of dress is competely explained in The Holy Qur'an, please read it carefully. It is not neccessary that Arabic, Pakistani or some other dress is Islamic dress, if your dress is fullfilling the requirements of 'satr', it's Islamic. Please read in The Holy Quran.
As for burka, Islam doesn't ask women to wear burqa. The Islamic hijab is just covering your body and heads, covering face is not neccessary.

Answer 7

Not really regulated for what Muslim men can wear, but women are called to wear the Burka or Hijab, when Allah(swt) told Muhammad(pbuh) that his followers should wear what Muhammad's (pbuh) wifes wore.

Answer 8

It is not an obligation for a woman to cover everything. But it is good for her to wear a burqa if she wants.

It is good for the man to wear traditional qamees and the qalansuwa on his head but it's not obligatory. The man is obligated to cover what is between his navel and knees.

Answer 9

Same reason Muslim parents accept there sons running around fornicating "Boys will be boys" but when there daughters do it, well you know what happens. A lot of hypocrisy

Answer 10

lol.

looking forward to the replies.

You need to familiarise with the teachings and understand the status of women. Then it all falls into place.


EDIT:



Here from Quran:

"Tell the faithful women that they must keep their gaze focused below/on the ground and cover their sexual organs. They must not put their beauty and their jewellery on display. They must hide their breasts behind a purdah. They must not exhibit their beauty to anybody except their husbands, brothers, nephews, womenfolk, servants, eunuch employees and children. They must not move their legs briskly while walking because then much of their bodies can get exposed." (Sura Al Noor 24:31)

and

"Oh nabi, please tell your wives and daughters and faithful women to wear a covering dress on their bodies. That would be good. Then nobody can recognise them and harrass them. Allah is merciful and kind." (Sura Al Hijaab 33: 59)


I can't find similar for men, which is to answer your question.