Are we allowed to wear clothing with a cross on it?

Ok thank you brothers and sisters for our informative replies. I have decided not to wear the belt and i now conclude that its vry likely it i haraam.

Jazakallah khair for everyone's messages.

Well I have football jerseys with crosses on them (the England & Portugal ones) but I don't think I wear those to represent Christianity. We believed in Jesus as well, I don't see the problem with it, but as for your belt.. I'd ditch it just because I didn't like it!

format_quote Originally Posted by Dawud_uk

assalaamu alaykum,

that is definetely a christian cross, it looks simular to the ones used by the crusaders historically and it would be major kufr to wear it.

imaan is what is in the heart, confirmed upon the tongue and then confirmed in your action.

so for example if you wore a cross even if you didnt believe in christianity and you knew what it was then yes you would have committed kufr in that, it is the same if you wore the exclusive symbol of any faith.

assalaamu alaykum,
Abu Abdullah

I looked at the pciture and to me, a Christian, it did not immediately make me think of the Cross of Jesus. To me, it appeared to be just so much design. Indeed, I don't see much difference between it, and this [IMG]ceiling of a mosque[/IMG] that if you look also has a "cross" design at its center. And here are more examples of "Islamic" art that shows similar designs: The Wall of Persia, Islamic Caligraphy, Mosque and Shrine of Prophet Yahya.

Now, I don't see anything that makes me think of the Cross of Christ in any of these photos, but I do see designs with Xs and +s that remind me of your belt buckle.

But that isn't really the question for you. First, there have been many different forms that have been interpreted as "the Cross" of Christ over the centuries. Today the most common would be that which has the cross-bar 1/4 from the top. But in other time periods it looked like an simple plus sign (+). Others are designed to resemble fishhooks or anchors. So, the question isn't about whether it is or isn't a Cross, but what do you see. If to you it reminds you of the Cross of Christ and you don't want to associate yourself with it, then you ought not to wear it even if it were shaped like pear. On the other hand, if all you see is two lines that cross each other, and not "the Cross", then it is just two intersecting lines and nothing more. I think you need to pay attention to your own interpretation of it, because you will project to others what it means to you. Can you wear it without questions in your own heart, your own imam? Then do so. And if you cannot, then no matter what it is or isn't, then you should not.

Its just some random design. Similar to the barbed wire tatoo some ppl wear then looks deep but is in reality meaningless.

It may not be haraam but I personally think its just cliche and ugly :P