I've a question about Islamic dress code. The broader guidelines by Albalagh article are really helpful  http://www.albalagh.net/food_for_thought/dress.shtml . But I’ve often have had debates with people specifically on so called western dress code. I mean jeans/dress pants/pajamas and Bermuda shorts (below knee).

My friends tell me these dresses are non-Islamic and they base it on the fact that they are worn more in non-Muslim countries. It so happens that there are 6 billion non Muslims in the world and the 1 billion Muslims also do not wear kurta/kamiz/tope as their common dress. Clearly dress pants/jeans is the natural dress for Muslims living in American continents, Europe/North Asia and Australia who were born there. What is our sufficient proof that these dresses are 'characteristic' of 'Christians, Jews, Hindus, Zen, Buddhists' etc etc.

In short why do we put non-Muslims and 'followers of other religion' into one category and consequently label the Muslims living in these continents to be liberals/modernists and not true believers as they do not wear the 'middle eastern or south Asian' dress code of shalwar/kurta/kamiz/tope?

Can you please clarify it for me why is my dress un-Islamic if i wear business casual dress without show off and my dress is not even tight and revealing?

We are the Ummah of Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam and we have the honour of being the greatest Ummah. The outstanding features of Islam are its balance, justice and equity. These features of Islam are found in every aspect of our lives.  It could be in the domestic aspect, social aspect, economic aspect, or in the political aspect of our lives. In the domestic aspect of our lives, the father has rights, the mother has rights, the husband has rights, the wife has rights, the children have rights and all relatives also have rights.

Everyone’s rights are in proportion to their status and position. The father does not have so much rights that they undermine the mother’s rights. The mother does not have so much right that overshadows the father’s rights. Similarly, the parents do not have so much of rights that the rights of the wife and children are neglected. Everyone has been given rights according to their status and position. It is this balanced, just and equitable system of Islam that makes all the aspects of our life so comprehensive, wholesome and successful.

The Shariah laws of wills and estate are by Divine Order. We do not have any discretion in that. Furthermore, wills and estates are one of those issues of Shariah where a person’s Abdiyyat (servitude) is really challenged and tested. It is human nature to be materialistically inclined.

A person works so hard to build his empire. He sacrifices his day and night and makes them one to earn his empire. His heart, soul and mind are in his wealth. Man wants to dispense his wealth as he wants but Shariah orders him to dispense his wealth as Shariah wants. It is a clash between an individual’s desire and the order of Shariah. The attitude of an obedient slave of Allah will be that whatever is in my possession belongs to Allah. It does not belong to me. It is only in my trust and custody. I have to channel it as Allah wants me to.

Earning a pure and permissible income is a command of Allah Ta῾āla and the responsibility of every individual. Hazrat Anas Radhi Allahu Anhu reports that the Prophet Sallallāhu Alayhi Wasallam has said: "It is a bounded duty upon every Muslim to earn a Halāl income."

Earning a permissible income saves one from begging, consuming Harām and doubtful things.

Many verses of the Qurān as well as Ahādith explains how one should conduct himself in earning a pure income and regarding the importance of doing business and trade in accordance to the laws of Sharīah.

We see that Hazrat Umar Radhi Allahu Anhu would not allow a person to do business unless he had mastered the Islāmic manners and etiquette of running a business. Thus, it is also essential that we too, learn the correct method of business and trade.

While engaging in trade one should adhere to the following manners and etiquettes: