Summer is approaching and you’re wondering how to choose the right pair of harem-style swim trousers? The wide range of options – whether with or without Lycra, with or without an awra cover, for adults or children – can quickly become overwhelming. This guide highlights the 5 top styles to look out for this season, setting out for each one the […]
Burkini or swim harem trousers – many people confuse the two, or think they are the same thing with different names. Both cover the body, both are worn on the beach, but they are not intended for the same people and do not cover the same awrah. The burkini is a women’s garment, designed to […]
It is possible to bathe whilst covering one’s awra. However, many Muslim men wear clothing that does not truly meet Islamic requirements without realising it. Fabric that clings when wet, shorts that ride up, a belt that sits too low: the awra is exposed even when fully clothed. Islamic modesty is a core value in Islam. It does not stop […]
You want to enjoy the sea or the beach whilst covering up a bit. You’ve decided to buy a pair of swim harem trousers. Good. But not all styles are created equal. Choose the wrong one, and you’ll end up with a pair that clings to your body in the water, takes ages to dry, or worse still, […]
The sarouel is the swimwear worn by Muslim men. It covers from the navel to just below the knees. It complies with the rules regarding the awra and allows men to swim whilst maintaining modesty. But in France, not everyone accepts it. Public swimming pools, private swimming pools, beaches: the rules are not […]
