Halal swim shorts are long swim shorts for men that fall past the knee. They keep the area from the navel to the knee covered in the water, also when you dive, sit on the edge or climb out of the pool. Ours fit slightly wide, dry quickly, have zip pockets and come in sizes S to 3XL. Ordered before 19:00 on a working day = shipped the same day. Returns within 14 days, free if you choose store credit.
What makes swim shorts halal?
People call them halal swim shorts or awrah swim shorts when they do three things:
- Length: the legs fall past the knee, with fabric to spare when you sit or kick.
- Fabric: not see-through when wet. Long shorts cover nothing if the fabric shows through.
- Fit: slightly wide, so the fabric does not cling to your legs when you come out of the water.
Light, not heavy
Swimming in cotton shorts is not a good idea: cotton soaks up water, gets heavy and takes hours to dry. Real swim shorts are made of light swim fabric that dries quickly. The zip pockets hold a key or a locker card without losing it.
The belly band (awrah cover)
When you dive or jump, the waistband of any swim shorts can slip down a little. The belly band is an elastic band you wear over the top of your swim shorts. It keeps your belly covered when the waistband moves. It comes in S/M, L/XL and 2XL/3XL, and is sold separately or together with swim shorts as a swim set. See the belly band.
Where to swim
Swim at a place or time for men only: a men's hour at the local pool, a swimming lesson for men, or a private pool for you and your family on holiday.
Which size?
Take your usual size, because the shorts already fit slightly wide. For comparison: the model in the photos is 1.73 m and 82 kg and wears size S. Unsure? Send your height and weight by WhatsApp or e-mail.
Care
Rinse your swim shorts and belly band in cold water after swimming, to wash out chlorine and salt. Dry them in the shade and keep them out of the tumble dryer.
Ordering
Aboe Safiya is a Dutch online shop, founded in 2019. We ship from the Netherlands, to the Netherlands and Belgium. Want to read this in Dutch? Go to halal zwembroeken.
Vragen en antwoorden
Can I swim in France in long swim shorts?
Not everywhere. Many pools and campsites in France ask for tight swim trunks. Check with your campsite or pool before you book, inshaAllah. Our Dutch blog about long swim shorts in France explains what to look out for before you travel.
What is a men's hour?
It is a set time slot in which a pool lets in men only. Not every pool offers it, so phone or e-mail the pools in your area and ask whether they have one, and on which day of the week it is.
Can halal swim shorts go in the washing machine?
Yes, they can. Just keep them out of the tumble dryer. Hang them up after washing, the same way you do after a swim. That is all the care they need between one swim and the next.
Can I play sports on the beach in them?
Yes. The swim shorts are light, breathable and slightly wide, so you can run, jump and bend freely. Think of beach volleyball, football on the sand or a trip in a canoe. After the game you walk straight into the sea in the same shorts.
How long does delivery take?
Within the Netherlands, most parcels arrive one to two working days after shipping, inshaAllah. We also ship to Belgium. Going on holiday? Order a week or two before you leave, so you have time to try the shorts at home.