Author(s):
Balogun Badrudeen Adesina, balogunade94@gmail.com,
Abstract:
This article explores the role of dressing in Islam as a tool to combat moral decadence among the
Muslim youth in Ekiti State. It examines how adhering to Islamic guidelines on modesty and
decency in attire can positively influence behavior and promote moral values within the
community especially in the tertiary institutions. These are prospective parents and the ones to
whom the legacy of training and nurturing future leaders is to be bestowed. It has been noticed that
the dearth of Islamic culture and morality still stand as the symbol of Muslim identity, continuity,
security and unity. The article employs a quantitative approach drawing from Islamic Scriptures
(Qur'an and Hadith), other writing document and observation method. This work, discusses the
threat of indecent dressing among youths in our immediate environment particularly as it affects
young Muslim girls. It goes further to discuss decent and indecent dressing in the Islamic
perspective and the Islamic solution to it among both Muslim men and women. This work shows
that indecent dressing has negative effects on youth. From the research findings, it is obvious that
the absence of a dress code in our contemporary society has created a high rate of indecent
dressing. This has manifested in forms of distraction, lack of academic focus, sexual harassment,
cultism, loss of integrity, among other social vices. It was recommended that parents and guidance
should teach their children/wards moral, social and religious education.
IWF