Awrah clothing, or awrah wear, is clothing for men that keeps the body covered from the navel to the knee and does not cling. Aboe Safiya is an awrah shop from the Netherlands, online since 2019. Here you read what we sell and how to pick it. Ordered before 19:00 on a working day = shipped the same day.
What counts as awrah wear?
About the knee, scholars differ in opinion; clothing that reaches clearly past it is fine under every view. The fabric should not be see-through, and the cut should not trace the shape of your body. If you are unsure about a rule, ask a scholar you trust.
Four kinds of awrah clothing in our shop
- Wide trousers: roomy in the thigh and cut to end above the ankle. See our wide trousers (Dutch page).
- Shorts past the knee: a three-quarter length in a light, breathable fabric, for sport and warm days. More on awrah shorts for men.
- Qamis and thobe: the long robe with long sleeves, worn to just above the ankle. The Emirati style has a round neck without buttons; the Saudi style has a standing, tight collar.
- Long swim shorts: swim fabric that stays opaque when wet, with legs past the knee. See our halal swim shorts.
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Trousers that stop above the ankle
Many Muslim men keep their trousers above the ankle. Our wide trousers are cut to end higher. Some models also have bands or Velcro at the ankle, so you set the height yourself.
How sizing works
Trousers and shorts use normal letter sizes. A qamis is chosen by length: the number in the size, from 52 to 62, is the length of the robe in inches. Size 52 | S is about 132 cm and 62 | 3XL about 157 cm. Every product page has a size chart.
Shipping from the Netherlands
We ship to the Netherlands and Belgium. Customers in Germany and Austria order through aboesafiya.de. Most parcels arrive one to two working days after shipping, inshaAllah. Returns within 14 days, free if you choose store credit.
Vragen en antwoorden
Do I have to wear a robe to be covered?
No. A pair of wide trousers that ends above the ankle, worn with a loose top, covers just as well as a qamis. Many men keep the robe for Fridays, family visits and Eid.
Is my chest part of the awrah?
For a man, the chest and arms are not part of the area between the navel and the knee. Whether you wear a T-shirt, a polo or a long shirt on top is your own choice. A top that falls over your waistband does help when you bend down.
I am buying for my husband. How do I choose?
Look at a pair of trousers or shorts he likes and check the size on the label. Our shorts fall roomy, so his usual size is a good start. Still unsure? Send his height and weight by WhatsApp or e-mail, and we will suggest a size.
Do you have awrah clothing for boys?
Yes. There is a qamis for boys in sizes from 3-4 to 14-15 years, often in the same style and colour as the men's model. For playing outside and sport there is a tracksuit for boys. Father and son can then dress alike on Eid.
Why is awrah spelled in so many ways?
Awrah is an Arabic word, and there is no fixed way to write it in Latin letters. You will see awrah, awra and aurah, and sometimes an apostrophe in front. They all mean the same thing: the part of the body that should stay covered.