Lionel Messi , the captain of Argentina national team , who on the 18th , December, 2022 , lifted the Men’s soccer World Cup in Catar , the most coveted trophy on the planet wearing the cloak , an elegant mantle with a black seat and gold details.
In the Islamic tradition , the mantle is a cloak used by government and religious leaders . It is allowed only for special ones like the Argentine who wore it on his Jersey . “ This is the formal attire for special occasions . It represents the mantle of power for great people in the Islamic tradition “ Says Alhamahi , Islamic Cleric
The tribute was paid to Lionel Messi by the Emir of Qatar himself, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, who dressed him on the stage at the closing ceremony, equating him with the most powerful men in the Muslim country. The Emir wore an identical mantle over his thobe, a white, long-sleeved shirt that reached down to his feet. According to Sheikh Ali Abdouni, president of Wamy (World Assembly of Islamic Youth), the cloak is only used on special occasions, as if it were a “galle costume”, such as parties and weddings. He explained that the Emir’s gesture was a “special tribute” to the player.
Qatar is a Muslim nation (about 70% of its population), with laws, customs and practices rooted in Islam. Thus, the local population follows a strict dress code (in Western eyes) based on the Koran, the holy book of this religion, considered the literal word of God revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (Mohammed), who is the “last prophet sent by God”. according to Islamic tradition. This was the first World Cup held in the Middle East and it raised questions about the country’s religious laws and customs.
