The question discusses the permissibility of wearing a tie, particularly in the context of Islamic rulings from two prominent scholars, Ayatollah Khamenei and Ayatollah Sistani. It raises concerns about whether wearing a tie promotes Western culture, especially when other formal clothing is also Western.
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Peace be upon you.
Ayatollah Khamenei (may Allah protect him):
- Wearing a tie and similar clothing that belongs to non-Muslims is not permissible if it leads to the promotion of an anti-Islamic Western culture.
- Wearing clothing made in colonial countries is permissible in itself, as it is made by the enemies of Islam; however, if it promotes non-Islamic culture, it is not allowed.
From both fatwas, it is clear that the key consideration is the promotion of Western culture. Therefore, the scholar may determine that a particular garment clearly promotes such culture and issue a ruling against it, while in other cases, the responsibility is left to the individual.
Source: Answers to Inquiries, Imitation of Non-Muslims and Promotion of Their Culture, Q 1377 + 1379
Ayatollah Sistani (may Allah protect him):
It is not permissible for Muslims to dress in clothing specific to non-Muslims, as a precaution. This refers to clothing that has become characteristic of non-Muslims and is not worn by others. Therefore, if the clothing is not specific to non-Muslims, it is not prohibited.
Source: Islamic Jurisprudence for Expatriates, Clothing
May you be successful in all good deeds.