Wearing High Heels

Question

Are women allowed to wear high heels?

Answer

High-heeled shoes are impermissible for few reasons, some of which are; 

1- Emulation with the Fussaaq (open-sinners) and immodest woman.

2- Deception i.e. To make oneself look taller.

3- A loud sound is made with each footstep, thereby drawing the attention of Men. And Allah Taala says:

And they (women) should not stamp their feet so as to reveal what they hide of their adornment.
(24:31) 

Checked and Approved By:

Mufti Muhammed Saeed Motara Saheb D.B.

References

ولا يضربن بأرجلهن ليعلم ما يخفين من زينتهن
(٢٤:٣١)

وفى مرقاة المفاتيح شرح مشكاة المصابيح:- وعنه، قال: قال رسول الله – صلى الله عليه وسلم: ” «من تشبه بقوم فهو منهم» ”
رواه أحمد،وأبو داود. 

 

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