Authored by: Dr. Muhammad Zia ur-Rahman Azmi رحمه الله
① If the symbols represent religious elements of disbelief, such as a cross or similar symbols,
→ then it is neither permissible to import such clothing nor to buy or sell them.
② If the symbols signify reverence or glorification of a disbeliever, for example,
→ images of disbelievers, their names, or anything implying their veneration,
→ then this too is haram, just like the first category.
③ If the symbols do not indicate any form of religious devotion or personal glorification,
→ rather, they are legitimate commercial trademarks used for business identification,
→ then there is no harm in such cases.
[Al-Lajnah ad-Da’imah: Fatwa No. 16585]
❀ Topic:
Importing sportswear or clothing that bears the symbols and emblems of disbelievers.✔ Explanation:
Clothes bearing symbols of disbelievers are categorized into the following types:① If the symbols represent religious elements of disbelief, such as a cross or similar symbols,
→ then it is neither permissible to import such clothing nor to buy or sell them.
② If the symbols signify reverence or glorification of a disbeliever, for example,
→ images of disbelievers, their names, or anything implying their veneration,
→ then this too is haram, just like the first category.
③ If the symbols do not indicate any form of religious devotion or personal glorification,
→ rather, they are legitimate commercial trademarks used for business identification,
→ then there is no harm in such cases.
[Al-Lajnah ad-Da’imah: Fatwa No. 16585]
