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Is it permissible for men to wear red clothing?

Is it permissible for men to wear red clothing?

Answer: It is Makrooh Tanzeehi (disliked) for men to wear plain red garments. This would include a red Kurta, T-shirt,  soccer T-shirt or red tracksuit pants etc.  

Added to that,  if a garment has been dyed with safflower (red colour) or saffron (yellow/orange colour), then it will not be permissible for a male to wear it. This prohibition is with regards to dying with safflower and saffron. 

Furthermore, with regards to wearing red head gear like a Topi, Turban or cap or footgear, like socks, sandals, takkies or soccer boots - there is no problem with that. Similarly, if the garment is not plain red and has patterns of other colours as well, then wearing it is also permissible.  

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  إمداد الأحكام، ج 4، ص 362، مكتبه دار العلوم كراتشي

And Almighty Allah Knows Best 

Yusuf Moosagie 

11th August 2022