Despite the stern warnings of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) concerning the
wearing of the trouser below the ankle, some Muslim men totally disregard this Sunnah. In
fact, many argue that this applies to a person who wears it below the ankle if pride settles in
the heart.
Having said that, it is therefore undisputed by all that wearing the trousers below the ankle
with pride is a major sin. And if worn without pride then too it is a major sin.
except that should the trouser unintentionally drop below the ankle then there is no sin. This
was the case of Hazrat Abu Baker (Radhiallahu Anhu) for which Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi
wasallam) excused him. It is indeed sad to note that some people of the Ummah disregard
its importance and largely take it for granted.
The warnings admonished by Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) are explicit and direct.
We cite a few hereunder:
1. Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said, "That which hangs below the ankle, will
be in Jahannam." (Bukhari)
2. Once Hazrat Abdullah bin Umar (Radhiallahu anhu) entered the gathering of
Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam). He says, "My trouser was hanging a little below
my ankle when Rasulullah asked, 'who is this?' I replied, 'Abdullah bin Umar'. Rasulullah
(Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said, 'If you are Abdullah then raise your trouser above the
ankle.' I immediately did likewise to the extent of half my shin. From that day onwards I
formed a habit to wear my trouser above the ankle." (Musnad Ahmad)
3. It is reported in a hadith that three people whom Allah Ta'ala will not talk to nor look
at and for them will be a terrible punishment. The narrator says that Rasulullah
(Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) repeated this three times. Then Hazrat Abu zar Ghaffari
(Radhiallahu anhu) commented saying that these people are indeed very unfortunate, but
who are they? Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said that person who hangs his
trouser below the ankle, that person who does good deeds and lies and that person who
takes a false oath to sell his goods. (Abu Dawood)
4. Explaining the situation Hazrat Abdullah bin Umar (Radhiallahu anhu) says that the
meaning of Rasulullah's (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) warnings refer to anything that
hangs below the ankle i.e. when wearing the lungi or long abayya kurtas.
At this point, it will suffice to say that our beloved Nabi (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) has
presented a certain code of conduct (which forms part of the Sunnah) and should we claim
to love Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) then follow his way - the only way for our
salvation in this world and the hereafter.

suleiman3308:
Despite the stern warnings of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) concerning the
wearing of the trouser below the ankle, some Muslim men totally disregard this Sunnah. In
fact, many argue that this applies to a person who wears it below the ankle if pride settles in
the heart.
Having said that, it is therefore undisputed by all that wearing the trousers below the ankle
with pride is a major sin. And if worn without pride then too it is a major sin.
except that should the trouser unintentionally drop below the ankle then there is no sin. This
was the case of Hazrat Abu Baker (Radhiallahu Anhu) for which Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi
wasallam) excused him. It is indeed sad to note that some people of the Ummah disregard
its importance and largely take it for granted.
The warnings admonished by Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) are explicit and direct.
We cite a few hereunder:
1. Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said, "That which hangs below the ankle, will
be in Jahannam." (Bukhari)
2. Once Hazrat Abdullah bin Umar (Radhiallahu anhu) entered the gathering of
Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam). He says, "My trouser was hanging a little below
my ankle when Rasulullah asked, 'who is this?' I replied, 'Abdullah bin Umar'. Rasulullah
(Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said, 'If you are Abdullah then raise your trouser above the
ankle.' I immediately did likewise to the extent of half my shin. From that day onwards I
formed a habit to wear my trouser above the ankle." (Musnad Ahmad)
3. It is reported in a hadith that three people whom Allah Ta'ala will not talk to nor look
at and for them will be a terrible punishment. The narrator says that Rasulullah
(Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) repeated this three times. Then Hazrat Abu zar Ghaffari
(Radhiallahu anhu) commented saying that these people are indeed very unfortunate, but
who are they? Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said that person who hangs his
trouser below the ankle, that person who does good deeds and lies and that person who
takes a false oath to sell his goods. (Abu Dawood)
4. Explaining the situation Hazrat Abdullah bin Umar (Radhiallahu anhu) says that the
meaning of Rasulullah's (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) warnings refer to anything that
hangs below the ankle i.e. when wearing the lungi or long abayya kurtas.
At this point, it will suffice to say that our beloved Nabi (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) has
presented a certain code of conduct (which forms part of the Sunnah) and should we claim
to love Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) then follow his way - the only way for our
salvation in this world and the hereafter.

To them you are an extremist but you have just said the bitter truth