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Awra (Nudity).

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Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat

Question: Assalamu alaykum

Can you please explain in detail the awra (nudity) of a man in different situations, in front of men, women, unmarriagable kin and so forth?

Answer: Wa ‘alaykum as-salam wa rahmatullah wa barakatuh

I pray you are well.

‘Awra and Modesty

It is impermissible for a man to expose the area from the bottom of the navel to the bottom of the knees in front of other men and women. This is his ‘awra in front of men and women.

However, there are other concerns, and just because one can expose his chest, for example, it doesn’t mean he should. This should be restricted to activities like swimming, etc. Otherwise, one should still dress with dignity even in situations where minimal clothing is required.

The Messenger of Allah, Allah bless him and give him peace, said, “Every religion has a [characteristic] trait. The trait of Islam is modesty.” (Ibn Majah).

There is no ‘awra between spouses, but they should cover themselves with a blanket when they are intimate in light of the above hadith and others which encourage modesty in the presence of angels.

(Ibn ‘Abidin, al Hadiyya al ‘Ala’iyya).

May Allah grant you the best of both worlds.

Wassalam,
[Shaykh] Abdul-Rahim Reasat

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