IV Uniform Policy

Mawlana Hazar Imam’s message to the Jamat stated that the aim is

“to bring about standardisation and parity in the various elements relating to the organisation of the uniformed volunteers, without compromising their spirit of service”

and added that the new guidelines will fully respect the global Jamat’s socio-cultural diversity.

These guidelines are framed to comply with Hazar Imam’s guidance to update and contemporise the IV structure in a manner that respects the Jamat’s legacy, spirit, and tradition of voluntary service, provides consistency and clarity, and strengthens the operational capacity of the IV organisation worldwide.

White blouse
  • Plain, with collars (No transparent blouses)
  • Sleeved: Full, three-quarters or half (No sleeveless and not rolled up)
  • Ironed
  • Tucked in or hanging out (fitted to waist)
Navy blue skirt or trouser
  • Not dark blue or any other colours
  • Plain navy blue, with no patterns, stripes, or major pleats
  • Skirts must cover the knee (worn with black tights)
  • No jeans, hipsters, low riders
Scarf
  • Official IV scarf
  • To be worn as per the guidelines (refer to the video / picture)
Socks & tights
  • Plain black
  • No patterned / designed / motif
Shoes
  • Plain black
  • Comfortable
  • Flat or low heeled
  • No trainers / sandals / casual pumps
Navy suit jacket
  • Optional during Jamatkhana time
  • Not dark blue or any other colours
  • Plain navy blue, Formal with no patterns, stripes, or major pleats
Jumper (Phase 2)
  • Optional
  • Official jumper will be allowed to be worn during Jamatkhana time.
Jumper / Cardigan (Phase 1 – temporary)
  • Optional
  • Not dark blue or any other colours
  • Plain navy blue, formal with no patterns, stripes, or major pleats
  • Cardigan or jumper should not go below your hips
Jewellery / Accessories
  • Not excessive (only watch, ring, studded earrings and small necklace not visible)
  • Hair should be neat and tidy/tied back to avoid contact with food and other items

Official IV Pin to be worn at all times on the left side of your shirt or suit

White shirt
  • Plain, with no patterns or stripes
  • Sleeved: full, three-quarters or half (No sleeveless and not rolled up)
  • Ironed
  • Tucked in
Navy blue trouser
  • Not dark blue or any other colours
  • Plain navy blue, with no patterns or stripes
  • No jeans, khakis, chinos, combats, casual
Tie
  • Official IV tie
  • To be worn as per the guidelines
  • No pin should be worn on the tie
Socks
  • Plain black
  • No patterned / designed / motif
Shoes
  • Plain black
  • Comfortable
  • No trainers / sandals / casual pumps
Navy suit jacket
  • Optional during Jamatkhana time
  • Not dark blue or any other colours
  • Plain navy blue, formal with no patterns, stripes, or major pleats
Jumper (Phase 2)
  • Optional
  • Official jumper will be allowed to be worn during Jamatkhana time.
Jumper / Cardigan (Phase 1 – temporary)
  • Optional
  • Not dark blue or any other colours
  • Plain navy blue, formal with no patterns, stripes, or major pleats
Jewellery / Accessories
  • Not excessive (only watch, ring, studs)
  • Hair should be neat and tidy/tied back to avoid contact with food and other items

Official IV Pin to be worn at all times on the left side of your shirt or suit

White top
  • White shirt or white polo
  • Plain, with no patterns or stripes
  • Sleeved: full, three-quarters or half (No sleeveless and not rolled up)
  • Ironed
Navy blue bottom
  • Not dark blue or any other colours
  • Plain navy blue, with no patterns or stripes
Socks
  • Plain black
  • No patterned / designed / motif
Shoes
  • Plain black
  • Comfortable
  • No trainers / sandals / casual pumps

Official IV Pin can be worn on the left side of your white top

This policy is designed to be used together with guidance from the Directors and Deputy Directors of each local Jamatkhana and may change at any time without prior notification.

Last updated: 27th November 2023