and the skin could take on a very bad ap-
pearance.
Our Lord in the Qur'an reveals another reason be-
hind the creation of protective clothing:
Children of Adam! We have sent down clothing to you to con-
ceal your private parts, and fine apparel. (Surat al-A'raf: 26)
As this verse point out, clothing gives human beings a much
better appearance aesthetically.
It is clear that clothing is an indispensable need and an ex-
tremely important blessing that Allah has provided for our use. A
believer who is aware of this will be very careful and fas-
tidious in the use of his clothing, and this will be an
indication that he is truly thankful to Allah for the
blessings he has been given.
Another quality given to the believer from
the values taught by the Qur'an is
moderation in spending money and
this applies also when buying cloth-
ing. He buys items that he needs, that
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