Hijab For Muslim Women

Hijab For Muslim Women
Nowadays we see many Muslim women who do not wear hijab and if there are not wearing the hijab in order to cover their aurat but with the aim to follow fashion, to be more graceful and other reasons. So that they even wear the hijab but still show their body shape and they still do tasyabbuh to Gentiles. Not only did they insult Muslim women who wear the hijab are Shar'ie, by saying that the old-fashioned clothing, clothing radicals, and they say the hijab (which Shar'ie) is the Arabic culture that is outdated, as well as many taunts inappropriate out of the mouth of a Muslim.

This is due to their ignorance and ignorance in search of knowledge about Muslim women's clothing that Shar'ie. For that on this issue we are trying to share knowledge about Muslim Women Hijab in accordance with the guidance of the Shari'ah, this article not only specifically for women, but the brothers, fathers, grandparents are also obliged to learn and understand and practice it in a way to invite sisters sisters who are under its responsibility and its surroundings.

HIJAB is COVER THE WHOLE BODY THAN THE EXCLUDED

The terms contained in the Word of Allaah in Surat an-Nur verse 31, which means:

"Say to the believing women. Let them hold their views and maintain their genitals and they do not show off their adornment except that (regular) appear from them. And let them crippled cloth to wrap their chest, and do not show off their adornment except to their husbands or their fathers or their husbands 'fathers (in-law) or their sons or their husbands' sons, or their brothers (brother and sister ) or sons of their brothers or sons of their sisters (nephews) or Muslim women, or the slaves that they have or the servants of men who do not have the desire (for women) or children children who do not understand women's aurat ... "

Also word of Allaah in Surah Al-Ahzab verse 59, which means:

"O Prophet tell your wives, daughters and wives of the mumin:" Let them mengulurkann veils all over their bodies. "That is so they are more easily recognized, as they are not disturbed. And Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. "

Al-Hafiz Ibn Kathir says in his commentary:

"Let the woman showed them the slightest of jewelry Ajnabi men (who are not mahram / ​​lawful marriage), except that it is impossible to hide." Ibn Masud said: For example, scarves and other fabrics. "The point is crippled cloth worn by Arab women above the bottom clothing fiber clothes that look, then it is not a sin for him, because it is impossible to hide."

Al-Qurtubi said:
The exception that is the face and the hands. That shows it is what was narrated by Abu Daud of Aisha bint Abu Bakr that Asma to the Messenger shalallohu 'alahi wa sallam while he was wearing thin clothes. Then the Prophet turned to him and said to him: "O Asma! Indeed, if a woman has reached the menstrual period, not good if there is a visible part of his body, except for this. "Then he pointed to his face and his hands. May God give Taufik and no Lord besides Him. "

HIJAB NOT AIMING AS JEWELRY

It is based on the Word of God Almighty in Surat an-Nur verse 31, which means: "And the women do not show off their adornment." In general, the content of this paragraph also includes regular clothes if decorated with something, which causes men addressed view of him.

This is confirmed by the Word of Allaah in Surah Al-Ahzab verse 33, which means:
"And you shall remain in your house and do not ornate and oang behave like the ignorant ones."
Also based on Prophet shalallohu 'alahi wa sallam: "There is not walkin groups will be asked is, a man who left the congregation of the Muslims and his priest disobeys (ruler) and died in a state of lawlessness, a slave girl or a boy who ran themselves (from the master) and he died, and a woman who was left by her husband, when her husband had sufficient worldly purposes, but after that he bertabarruj. All three will not be asked. "(Ahmad VI / 19; Al-Bukhari in Al-Adab Al-simplex).

Tabarruj is the behavior of a woman who appeared jewelry and beauty and everything that is required to be closed because it could arouse male lust. (Fath Bayan VII / 19).

WEAR HIJAB DO NOT USE FABRIC TRANSPARENT

Because the name is closed it will not be realized unless there is transparent. If transparent, then it will only invite slander (temptation) and meant to show jewelry. In this regard the Prophet has said: "At the end of my ummah there will be women who are dressing up but (essentially) naked. On top of their heads like a camel's hump. Curse them because in fact they are women who are damned. "(At-Thabrani Al-Mujamusshaghir: 232).

In another hadith found in addition that: "They will not enter Paradise and will not smell it, it smells when it can be kissed paradise of the way so and so." (HR.Muslim).

Ibn Abd al-Barr said: "What is meant by the Prophet are women who wear thin clothes, which can characterize (describe) the shape of his body and can not close or hide it. They were still dressed in his name, but essentially naked. "(Tanwirul Hawalik III / 103).

From Abdullah bin Abu Salamah, that Umar ibn al-Khattab once wore Qibtiyah (types of clothing from Egyptian thin and white) then Umar said: "Do not you put the clothes to your wives!. Someone then asked: O Amirul Muminin, Have I put the it to my wife and I had seen at the house from the front and rear, but I do not see it as thin clothes!. Umar then said: Even if not thin, but he described the curves. "(Reported by al-Bayhaqi II / 234-235).

HIJAB MUST USE THE LOOSE (NOT TIGHT) SO CAN NOT DESCRIBE SOMETHING from his body

Usamah bin Zaid had said: Messenger of shalallohu 'alahi wa sallam never gave me clothes Qibtiyah thick armor which is awarded by Al-Kalbi Dihyah to him. Even then I put the clothes on my wife. The Prophet asked me: "Why are you not wearing Qibtiyah?" I replied: I put the clothes on my wife. The Prophet then said: "Tell it to wear clothes in Qibtiyah behind it, because I was worried that the clothes can still describe the shape of the bones." (Ad-Dhiya Al-Maqdisi: Al-Hadith Al-Mukhtarah I / 441).

Aisha once said: "A woman in prayer should wear three garments: clothes, jilbab and khimar. Aisha was never reached his izar (similar clothes cloak) and veil him (Ibn Sad VIII / 71). The same opinion is also said by Ibn Umar: If a woman pray, then he had to wear throughout her clothing: Clothes, khimar and milhafah (coat) "(Ibn Abi Syaibah: Al-Mushannaf II: 26/1).

WEAR HIJAB OR NOT ADVISED FRAGRANCES PERFUME

Abu Musa Al-Asyari that he said: The Messenger shalallohu 'alahi wa sallam said: "Whoever a woman who wears the fragrance, and then he passed the men so that they get the smell, then he is an adulterer." (Al-Hakim II / 396 and agreed upon by Adh-Dhahabi).

Of Zainab Ats-Tsaqafiyah bahwasannya Prophet said shalallohu 'alahi wa sallam: "When any one of you (women) out to the mosque, then do not ever approach it (wear) of fragrances." (Muslim and Abu Awanah).

Of Musa ibn Yasar from Abu Huraira: That woman passed him and smell the fragrance wafted by it. Then Abu Hurayrah said: O servant of God! Are you going to the mosque? He replied: Yes. Abu Huraira then said: Go home alone, then take a bath! because actually I've heard the Messenger of Allah said: "If a woman went out to the mosque while the smell of fragrances waft then Allah does not accept his prayer, so he went home to his house and a bath." (Al-Bayhaqi III / 133).

The reason is clear prohibition, namely that it will arouse lust. Daqiq Ibn Al-Ng said: "The hadith indicates illicit wear fragrances for women who want to get out to the mosque, because it will be able to arouse the lust of men" (Al-Munawi: Fidhul Qadhir).

Sheikh Albani said: If it is only forbidden for women who want to get out to the mosque, then what is the ruling for going to the market, or other crowded places? No doubt that it is much more forbidden and the greater sin. Said Al-Haitsami in AZ-Zawajir II / 37 "That the discharge of his house with a woman wearing ornate fragrances and is including a big sin even though her ​​husband's permit".

RESEMBLE NOT WEAR HIJAB MEN

Because there are some hadeeth that cursed woman who equate themselves with men, both in terms of clothes or other. From Abu Hurayrah said: "The Prophet cursed men who wear women's clothing and women wearing men's clothing" (Al-Hakim IV / 19 agreed by Adh-Dhahabi).

From Abdullah ibn Amr who said: I heard the Messenger shalallohu 'alahi wa sallam said: "Not including our group of women who equate themselves with men and men who equate themselves with women." (Ahmad II / 199-200)

From Ibn Abbas who said: The Prophet shalallohu 'alahi wa sallam cursed the men who act effeminate and women who act boyish. He said: "Remove them from your home. The Prophet also issued a so and so and so and so 'Umar also issued. "In other lafadz:" Prophet cursed men who equate themselves with women and women who equate themselves with men. "(Al-Bukhari X / 273-274).

Abdullah ibn Umar, the Prophet shalallohu 'alahi wa sallam said: "The three groups that will not go to heaven and God will not look at them on the Day of Judgment; People who rebel against their parents, women who act boyish and equate themselves with men and dayyuts (people who do not have a sense of jealousy). "(Al-Hakim I / 72 and IV / Adh-Dhahabi agreed 146-147 ).

In these hadiths contained clear instructions on actions illegitimate men resemble women, as well as better. It is common, including clothing and other problems, except that the first hadith mentions only legal in only underwear problem.

RESEMBLE NOT WEAR HIJAB WOMEN-WOMEN KAFIRs

Islamic Law has determined that the Muslims (men and women) should not be bertasyabuh (resemble) the unbelievers, both in worship, to celebrate the feast, and their distinctive dressing. The evidence for the Word of Allaah surah Al-Hadid verse 16, which means: "Has not the time come for those who believe, to subject their hearts to the remembrance of Allah and the truth which has come down (to them) and they do not like people the guy who previously had lowered the Book to him, and then pass, over their long lifetime and their hearts become hard. And most of them are transgressors. "

Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyah said: The word of Allaah in the verse of Surat al-Hadid 16, which means: "Do not they like ..." is an absolute prohibition of actions resemble them, in addition to the specific prohibitions of actions resemble them in terms membatunya liver due to disobedience (al-Iqtidha ... thing. 43).

Ibn Kathir said when interpreting this verse (IV / 310): Because Allaah forbids the believers resemble them in matters of principal and branch. Allah says: Meaning: "O ye who believe, do not say (to Muhammad)." Raaina "but say" Unzhurna "and listen. And for those who disbelieve a painful torment "(Surah Al-Baqarah: 104).

Furthermore, Ibn Kathir says in his commentary (I / 148): God forbids His servants who believe to resemble the sayings and actions of the unbelievers. Therefore, the Jewish people like to use a play on words with the intention of mocking. If they want to say "Listen to us" they say "Raaina" as a play on the word "ruunah" (meaning vile) as Allah says in Surat an-Nisa verse 46. God has also given a letter announcing the Al-Mujadalah verse 22, that there is no a believer who loves the unbelievers. Anyone who loves the disbelievers, then he was not a believer, while likening themselves outwardly act is suspected as a form of love, therefore forbidden.

NOT WEAR HIJAB SYUHRAH (LOOKING FOR POPULARITY)

Based on the hadeeth of Ibn 'Umar, the Prophet shalallohu' alahi wa sallam said:
"Whoever dressed (libas) syuhrah in the world, Allah will disgrace him dressed on the Day of Judgement, and then burn it with the fire of hell." (Abu Daud II / 172).

Syuhrah is any clothing that is used with the aim to gain popularity among the people, both the expensive clothes, which is used by a person to take pride in the world and jewelry, or clothing, low-value, which is used by a person to reveal the ascetic and the destination riya (ash-Shawkani: Nailul Authar II / 94). Ibn al-Athir said:
"Syuhrah invisibility means something. The purpose of Libas clothes Syuhrah is famous among the people they looked up to him. He was proud of other people with haughty and arrogant attitude. "Wallahu 'nature.

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Why Do Some Muslim Women Wear the Face Veil?

Why Do Some Muslim Women Wear the Face Veil?

In the previous section, The Face Veil in Islamic Law, I looked at the debate among Muslims over the status of the niqab (face veil) in Islamic law. In this section, I would like, God willing, to take a more personal approach. Why do some Muslim women wear niqab?

First, there are a number of Muslim women who believe that niqab is obligatory for them. They would give the same kind of explanation for their dress that I did in "Why Do You Dress Like That?"; they would just provide a different explanation of the extent of veiling that is necessary. The possible bases for this position are discussed above.

But there are also many Muslim women who believe that niqab is not required and yet they wear it. Why do they find it good to veil themselves so completely, when this isn't a religious obligation?

The essay Why Wear Niqab? is an address to Muslim women in favor of niqab. A summary is provided here. Hopefully if you have made it this far through the essay, you have already read On Veiling.... If not, this would be a good time to go and do so. In that essay, I discuss several aspects of hijab (the ordinary modest dress of the Muslim woman). Several of these are pertinent here.

In On Veiling..., I discussed the importance of privacy in the Islamic social code. Everything that is not necessary to be known in public should be concealed and kept private. There is an entire code of conduct that a Muslim follows in order to uphold the importance of private space and private things. Hijab is a part of this. A Muslim might desire to be especially careful in protecting privacy. This might involve using extra vigilance in guarding one's tongue and averting one's gaze, above and beyond what is required. It might also involve extra-modest dress. When a Muslim woman is already covering everything but her face and her hands and she wants to dress more modestly, the only things left for her to cover are her face and hands. Seen in this light, niqab is not "extreme", but rather is a natural extension of the principle of privacy.

In On Veiling..., I also discussed some of the spiritual aspects of hijab. In particular, I talked about how it can increase awareness of God, and how it is a struggle that can purify the inner self. Both of these are also true of niqab, and to a greater degree than they are true of hijab. A Muslim woman might want to wear a reminder literally on her face that God is watching everything she does. Or she might find that the struggle to adopt an extra observance improves her faith and her character.

The basic point is that niqab is an extra degree of observance in something that is already done (in this case, dressing modestly.) It is recommended to Muslims, and beneficial for them, to do other extra observances, for instance to offer more prayers than are required, to fast days beyond Ramadan, or to give extra money in charity. Niqab as an extra obersevance is no different than this. This may seem odd or not make sense to non-Muslims, but it is a very real motivation for many Muslim women. At the very least, you should try to understand that it is an act of religious devotion, not part of some inferiority complex. Nearly all niqabi (face-veiling) women that I have talked with have adopted niqab completely by their own decision. They were not forced to it by their husbands or fathers, but chose it for themselves as a way to become closer to God.

Beyond the reasons that I have given above, Muslim women look to see if niqab is part of the recommended way that God and the Prophet (pbuh) have set out. There is very good evidence of this. As I mentioned in The Face Veil in Islamic Law above, the historical evidence seems to indicate that during a troubled time in the early Islamic community, women were commanded to draw their cloaks (jilbabs) to cover their faces. This was to protect them from harassment, and to distinguish them as Muslim women and assert their Islamic identity (these reasons are mentioned in Surah al-Ahzab verse 59 as benefits of the jilbab.) Later, when the Islamic community was secure, this requirement was lifted. The fact still remains that niqab is clearly the way recommended by Islam for a woman to protect herself and to assert her Islamic identity to an extra degree.

As well, the wives of the Prophet (pbuh), who were in the position of "first ladies" and required to answer questions from the ordinary Muslims (Surah al-Ahzab verse 53) and to interact a great deal with men, wore niqab. This is verified from many reports and accepted by all Muslim scholars. From this two lessons can be drawn. First, if a woman will be in a position where she is required to interact a great deal with men, far more than usual, or if she will be the center and focus of attention, the best way for her to screen her privacy is for her to wear niqab. Second, the wives of the Prophet (pbuh) are examples to ordinary Muslim women of what a truly pious and devout woman is like. And in Islam, the examples of the truly pious and devout veiled their faces.

Additionally, there is a good deal of evidence of ordinary Muslim women wearing niqab as they went about their daily lives, with the approval of the Prophet (pbuh).

To summarize, niqab is an extra degree of observance in the area of modesty and privacy and is recommended for being an extra degree, just as extra degrees of observance are recommended in other areas, like prayer or giving to charity. Niqab is also the specific form of extra-modest dress established by Islam. It is part of Islam, and is the clear example of those who knew Islam best.

This, then, is the way that Muslim women approach the question of niqab. If nothing else, I hope that I have given you some insight into the way that Muslims think about veiling issues. It is not about the oppression of women or a sign of their inferiority. It is seen as a guard of privacy, a reminder of God, a personal struggle to improve, and an act of religious devotion following in the footsteps of the righteous predecessors.

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Understanding The Hijab

Understanding The Hijab

The purpose of this article is to discuss the question of face-veiling by Muslim women. What is the basis of this practice? What motivates women to conceal themselves so completely?

If you feel that a Muslim woman is oppressed by covering her head, the face veil can only seem like a still greater oppression. I personally do not find veiling to be oppressive in and of itself. The oppression comes when women have no choice in the matter. If you find even the headcovering oppressive, you will not likely be convinced by anything I am writing here about face veils. I do encourage you to read "Why Do You Dress Like That?", my primer on the rules of women's dress in Islam, and On Veiling..., in which I discuss some issues related to the Islamic modest dress in order to argue that it is not oppressive. This article assumes that you have read both of the referred articles and are familiar with the arguments made there.

The Arabic word that is most often used by Muslims to refer to the face veil is niqab. There are various other names that are used in different Muslim cultures to refer to various styles of face veil, but niqab is the most widely used. It may be used to refer to any type of outfit that covers the face, not just to the actual face veil. You can see some examples of different niqabs and face-veiling styles in my Glossary of Hijab Styles.



The Face Veil in Islamic Law

There is much confusion and dispute even among Muslims about the status of the niqab (face veil) in Islamic law. There are some Muslims who reject it vigorously but they agree with the headscarf. There are other Muslims who accept it while feeling that it is an extra thing and a recommended act but not obligatory. And there are also Muslims who assert that it is the required form of modest dress for women. This last group are very vocal and thus get more attention that their numbers would otherwise suggest.

I have been researching the question of the niqab (face veil) for more than two years, learning exactly what the textual sources of Islamic law say, and what the opinions of the scholars are. I have written several articles for Muslims setting out what I have found and what my opinion is. These are probably too technical for non-Muslims, but if you wish to look at them they are the following:

Examining the Dalils for Niqab - The word "dalils" means "evidences". This article therefore examines and criticizes certain evidence that has been presented to claim that face veiling is obligatory for all Muslim women
A Study of Surah an-Nur ayah 31 - Surah an-Nur verse 31 is one of the two Quranic verses that deal with modest dress. This article provides an in-depth study of exactly what this verse commands and how it has been understood by the scholars and commentators
What is the Final Rule on Hijab? - This article is a very technical discussion responding to a claim made by those who say that face veiling is obligatory for all Muslim women
Why Wear Niqab? - While the first three articles argue against the idea that face veiling is obligatory, this article presents arguments in favor of face veiling as a recommended act

In the first paragraph of this section, I listed three positions that are held by Muslims in regard to niqab (the face veil). As you can see from the summaries of my articles, I take the middle position. I do not feel that face veiling is obligatory, but I accept it as a recommended act. Based on my studies, I believe this to be the most correct position under Islamic law.

If you have the patience, I would like (God willing) to try to provide a non-technical summary of my position. If you are not interested, you can go on to the next section of this document Why Do Some Muslim Women Wear the Face Veil?.

Still with me? Great. In order to understand this discussion, it will be very helpful for you to have read my article "Why Do You Dress Like That?". That article explains the textual sources concerning women's dress in Islam.

To review, there are two verses in the Quran that concern women's dress. These are Surah an-Nur verse 31 and Surah al-Ahzab verse 59. Surah an-Nur verse 31 contains two commands that particularly relate to women's dress. The first is that women shall cover all of their beauty except "what is apparent of it" around men who are not related to them. The second is that women should extend their headcoverings (khimars) to cover their bosoms. As for Surah al-Ahzab verse 59, it commands that women shall wear long, loose outergarments (jilbabs) when they go out from their houses. These two verses together set out three parts of the hijab or modest dress:

The headscarf (khimar)
Modest clothes that together with the headscarf cover everything but what has been exempted
For outdoors, a modest outergarment (jilbab) to cover the clothes

In "Why Do You Dress Like That?", I said that the exempted parts, which are referred to in the phrase "what is apparent of it," are the face and the hands. So where does the face veil come into it?

Those who claim that face veiling is obligatory try to read it out of each of the three parts of hijab. Their reasoning is: if the Quran actually does direct women to cover their faces, then it would naturally be considered obligatory.

Their first claim is that the khimar, which I have translated as "headscarf" or "headcovering", is actually a face veil. This claim is actually very weak since it is against the meaning of the Arabic. The essay A Study of Surah an-Nur ayah 31 analyzes and refutes this claim (I have also written a separate essay that examines only the question of the khimar, which is What is the Khimar?)

The second claim that is made is that "what is apparent of it" does not refer to the face and hands, as I have argued. Instead, those who take this position say that the phrase refers to the exterior surface of the women's garments. That is, around non-related men, women should conceal all of their attractions except the exterior surface of their garments. This would obviously mean that the entire body, including both the face and the hands, should be covered. This claim actually has a slightly stronger basis than the previous, since it has always been a minority opinion among the Islamic scholars. However, it is still a relatively weak claim, and the much stronger opinion is that the phrase "what is apparent of it" refers to the face and hands. Most of A Study of Surah an-Nur ayah 31 is devoted to showing why the face-and-hands opinion is best.

The third claim that is made is that the jilbab, which is translated as "outergarment", is something that is wrapped to cover the face. Oddly enough, this is the strongest of the three claims. There are a number of reports that indicate that when the verse was first revealed, the women drew their jilbabs close in such a way as to cover most of their faces. In other words, this evidence seems to indicate that the explanation provided by the Prophet (pbuh) of "tell the faithful women to draw their jilbabs close around themselves" (from 33:59) was that they should draw it over their faces, just as his explanation of "what is apparent of it" (from 24:31) was that it refers to the face and hands. The essay What is the Final Rule on Hijab? addresses the question of whether or not this evidence makes face veiling obligatory. The understanding that I have come to is that during one period of time the women did cover their faces but later, when the situation was more secure, they were permitted to display their faces and hands, and this is the final rule.

There are really two things you should understand from the above. First, that those Muslim scholars who argue for the niqab (face veil) to be obligatory are not just doing this on the idea that more modesty is always better for women, but instead they base their position on their understanding of how the Prophet (pbuh) explained the Quran, although some of them may try to stretch their arguments further than the evidence can support. Second, that there is a complex and subtle debate within Islam about this issue; Islam is not a monolith.

In this section, I have discussed some of the debate among Muslims about the status of niqab in Islamic law. In the next section, God willing, I will turn to the question of why Muslim women do wear niqab.

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Road to Hijab

Road to Hijab

In order to even find the road to hijab, much less walkinng on it, one must first realize that the hijab of the Muslim woman is not Arabian, Pakistani, Black or White American, etc. It is the command of Allah (SWT), the conditions for which have been given in the Quran and Sunnah, in order to provide protection and safety for women. Here are a few aspects one needs to consider:
Intention

The first step on the road to hijab is the proper intention (Niyah). The wearing of the hijab is the compliance to the command of Allah (SWT), therefore it can be classified as an act of worship. As with all acts of worship, the fundamental underlying principle is intention. The hijab must be worn for no other reason except to comply with the order of Allah (SWT), solely for His (SWT) sake and seeking His (SWT) Pleasure. If it is not done with this sincere intention, then it becomes an act of either "Hypocrisy" or of "Ar-Riyaa (showing off)".

If a Muslim woman wears hijab because, for instance, of an overbearing husband or father, and in her heart she dislikes it, or feels that it is a form of injustice; then she may very well have taken an act deserving of reward into one that may not bring about any reward in the hereafter. If all that Allah (SWT) expected from our acts of worship were outward manifestations, then He (SWT) would have graciously accepted the Islam of the hypocrites during the time of the Prophet (SAW).

The same is true for the woman who wears hijab because it's what the women around her do. She covers from head to toe in black to impress the people with her piety. When she is abroad, where no one she knows will see her, save her Lord, she does not wear the proper hijab. She then falls under the threat of Allah's (SWT) punishment, as the Prophet (SAW) said,

"Whoever does a deed for the people, then Allah (SWT) will give him to the people."
Knowledge

The second step on the road to hijab, is knowledge. The great scholar of Hadith, Imam Bukhari said, "Knowledge must precede both statement and action."

It is of the utmost importance for a woman who is seeking to observe the proper hijab, to ascertain sure knowlege, based on the Quran, Sunnah and the understanding of the first generations of Muslims (Salaf). Unfortunately in this day and age, there are no shortage of books written on the issue of hijab by both Muslims and non-Muslims alike that are full of misleading information. It therefore becomes incumbent on Muslim women to gain sure and correct knowledge on this topic, in order to be better able in ciphering through the misinformation that is so predominant on this issue, and getting to the truth. When hijab is observed with the proper intentions and based upon sound knowledge, it then becomes a firm conviction in the heart. Due to this conviction, it becomes less likely that the hijab will be abandoned; either based upon the weak arguments of would-be Muslim "scholars," or the everyday pressures of living in a "modern" society and its false call to women's liberation. For the true desire of these people is as Allah (SWT) says in the Quran,

"Verily ,those who like that (the crime of) illegal sexual intercourse should be propagated among those who believe, they will have a painful torment in this world and in the hereafter. And Allah knows and you know not." (An-Nur 24:19)
Love

The third step on the road to hijab is love. It is among the signs of true belief that all acts of worship are manifested from love of those actions. The love of the hijab and the haya (inhibition or bashfulness) of the first generation of Muslim women has slowly been worn away from the hearts of modern-day Muslim women.

Once Ali ibn abi Talib (RA) asked his wife, Fatimah (RA), "What is the thing most beloved to a believing woman?" Fatimah (RA) replied, "Not to see or be seen by strange men."

What happened to this love of modesty? Unfortunately for many Muslim women, this love has been replaced with the love of women's liberation or the love of what has become prevalent in one's culture or homeland. In order for the love of the hijab to be returned to the hearts of Muslim women, we must remove from our hearts the disease that suggests that the hijab makes us inferior to men and restricts our womanhood. These are whisperings of the Satan calling Muslim women to abandon their honor, and their status as the best women of creation. The hijab of the Muslim woman is her right and her honor ordained by the Lord of the worlds. It is her light that separates her from the darkness of the disbelieving women. It was narrated that the Prophet (SAW) said,

"The parable of a woman who moves with a slow sweeping motion, trailing her beautiful clothes, performing not for her husband, is like darkness on the Day of Judgement, she has no light." (Tirmithi)
Awrah

The awrah of a woman is the areas of her body, which must be covered. The respected scholars from past and present have differed in whether the veil should cover the hands and face, or whether it is sufficient to cover everything, save the hands and face.

Aisha (RA) reported that once her sister, Asma (RA) visited her in finery while the Prophet (SAW) was at home. He (SAW) turned away from her and said, "O Asma, when a woman reaches puberty it is not lawful for her to uncover any part of her body except this." He (SAW) then pointed to his face and hand palm. (Abu Dawud)

The above narration is one of the most commonly cited as proof for leaving the face and hands uncovered. The main consideration of this opinion must be what constitutes the face and the hands. The above statement clearly illustrates that the hand is part of the body, which extends below the wrist bone.

The definition of what constitutes the face can be found in another tradition of the Prophet (SAW).

He (SAW) pointed from his forehead to his chin and from his cheek to the cheek. (Abu Dawud)

It may be of importance to note that ears must also be covered because they are not a part of the face, but are a part of the head as he (SAW), said,

"The two ears are a part of the head." (Tirmithi)

This opinion also does not allow for the uncovering of the neck and breast. The khimar must cover the entire head, INCLUDING THE EARS, ALL OF THE HAIR, come down from the head to COVER THE NECK AND THE BOSOM. This is clear in the statement of Allah (SWT),

"And tell the believing women to lower their gaze (from looking at forbidden things), and protect their private parts (from illegal sexual acts, etc.) and not to show off their adornment except only that which is apparent (like palms of hands or one eye or both eyes for necessity to see the way, or outer dress like veil, gloves, head-cover, apron, etc., and to draw their veils all over Juyubihinna (i.e. their bodies, faces, necks, and bossoms, etc.) and not to reveal their adornment ..." (An-Nur 24:31)

Also among the things that must be covered are the clothes that a woman wears IN HER HOME. It is not sufficient for a Muslim woman to go out in PANTS or a SKIRT, a LONG SHIRT, or even a SHALWAR KAMEESE and a khimar, because many times the clothes that a woman wears in the house are themselves adornments.

As the above verse states, Allah (SWT) FORBIDS the believing women from displaying her adornments, except to those people whom are clearly named out in (the remaining part of) the verse (An Nur 24:31). Allah (SWT) also commands His Prophet (SAW) to tell the women in the following verse,

"O Prophet! Tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers to draw their cloaks (veils) all over their bodies (i.e. screen themselves completely except the eyes or one eye to see the way). That will be better, that they should be known (as free respectable women) so as not to be annoyed. And Allah is Ever Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful." (Al-Ahzab 33:59)

Even though the hijab is not merely a covering dress, equally as important ,it is behavior, manners, speech and appearance in public; there are certain standards of dress however, "Conditions of Hijab", that must be maintained.

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The Virtues of Hijab

The Virtues of Hijab

There are many virtues and benefits to the Hijab both spiritually and physically. First and foremost it is an an act of obedience to Allah and to Rasulullah (SAW), Allah says in the Quran:

"And tell the believing women to lower their gaze (from looking at forbidden things) and protect their private parts (from illegal sexual acts, etc.) and not to show off their adornment except what must (ordinarily) appear thereof, that they should draw their veils over their Juyubihinna.'(Sura # 24 ayah #31)."

And we must obey Allah (swt) and his Messenger in all matter as Allah (swt) says in the Quran

"It is not for a believer, man or woman, when Allah and His messenger have decreed a matter that they should have an option in their decision. And whoever disobeys Allah and His Messenger, has indeed strayed in a plain error.' (Sura #33 ayah #:36).

To futhur understand the importance of hijab we se this hadith of Aisha (RAA), the wife of Rasulullah (SAW), addressed some women from the tribe of Banu Tameem who came to visit her and had light clothes on them, they were improperly dressed :

"If indeed you are believing women, then truly this is not the dress of the believing women, and if you are not believing women, then enjoy it."

Allah (SWT) made the adherence to the hijab a manifestation for chastity, modesty and a protection against being raped and molested as Allah (SWT) says :

"O Prophet! Tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers to draw their cloaks (veils) over their bodies (when outdoors). That is most convenient that they should be known and not molested." (Sura #33 ayah #59).

From this ayah we see that the hijab is a protection for the woman and has been ordered to protect the woman from being molested and being made in sex objects. When the cause of attraction ends, the restriction is removed. This is illustrated in the case of elderly women who may have lost every aspect of attraction. Allah (swt) made it permissible for them to lay aside their outer garments and expose their faces and hands reminding, however, that is still better for them to keep their modesty. And all this is in place to protect and the society and to keep it pure. as we see from this next ayah Islam wants to stop the problem before it starts as Allah (swt) says :

"And when you ask them for anything you want, ask them from behind a screen, that is purer for your hearts and their hearts." (Sura # 33 ayah #53).

Now we see if we followed these guidelines it would cut down the rate of women raped and molested. Imagine if every followed these divine laws there would be no more sexual harrasment and molestation of women. The hijab makes for greater purity for the hearts of believing men and women because it screens against the desire of the heart. Without the hijab, the heart may or may not desire. That is why the heart is more pure when the sight is blocked (by hijab) and thus the prevention of fitna (evil actions is very much manifested). The hijab cuts off the ill thoughts and the greed of the sick hearts! As Allah (swt) says in the Quran :

"Be not soft in speech, lest he in whose heart is a disease (of hypocrisy or evil desire for adultery, etc) should be moved with desire, but speak in an honorable manner." (Sura #33 ayah #32)

Allah (swt) says in the Quran :

"O children of Adam! We have bestowed raiment upon you to cover yourselves (screen your private parts, etc.) and as an adornment. But the raiment of righteousness, that is better. "
(Sura # 7 ayah #26).

The widespread forms of dresses in the world today are mostly for show off and hardly taken as a cover and shield of the woman's body. To the believing women, however the purpose is to safeguard their bodies and cover their private parts as a manifestation of the order of Allah. It is an act of Taqwah (righteousness).

Rasulullah (SAW) said:

"Allah, Most High, is Heaven, is Ha'yeii (Bashful), Sit'teer (Shielder). He loves Haya' (modesty) and Sitr (Shielding; Covering)."

Rasulllah (SAW) also said:

"Any woman who takes off her clothes in other than her husband's house (to show off for unlawful purposes), has broken Allah's shield upon her. "

The hadith demonstrates that depending upon the kind of action committed there will be either reward (if good) or punishment (if bad).

Warning against leaving the hijab

Sahih Muslim Book 23, Number 5310:
Narrated AbuHurayrah:

Rasulullah (SAW) said: Two are the types of the denizens of Hell whom I did not see: people having flogs like the tails of the ox with them and they would be beating people, and the women who would be dressed but appear to be naked, who would be inclined (to evil) and made their husbands incline towards it. Their heads would be like the humps of the bukht camel inclined to one side. They will not enter Paradise and they would not smell its odour whereas it odour would be smelt from such and such distance.

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Importance of hijab - 2

Importance of hijab

Assalam Alaykum,

It often occurs to me that many of our sisters in Islam are not properly encouraged to use of Hijab, once they begin to observe the requirements of Hijab. It may be that a sister has been obliged to wear the Hijab without truly pondering over its superiority.

Perhaps she has reached the age of puberty and her parents have instructed her to wear it. Perhaps she has recently accepted Islam and her close companions have told her of its obligation. Alternatively, perhaps her husband has commanded her to wear Hijab.

A sister who does not truly know the superiority of Hijab will always remain envious of disbelieving women. Why? Because they observe these misguided disbelievers attempting to look beautiful for all to see. Hence, the Muslim woman then compares herself to that woman which causes her to feel ashamed of her own Hijab.


Therefore, what follows is a reminder for my sisters in Islam. It is a reminder of the true status of these so-called beautiful women. It is a reminder of the excellence of the women who wear Hijab.

Excellent Qualities of Those who Wear Hijab:

It is well known that the Muslim woman is a creature of modesty. Allah loves for our Muslim women to be shielded by their Hijab. It is their outer protection from the decadence of this life.

Allah’s Messenger (sallallahu`alayhi wa sallam) said ,

said: “Allah is modest and covering. He loves modesty and privacy.” [Abu Daawood, An-Nasaa'i Al-Bayhaqi, Ahmad].

Thus, as modesty is a quality that is loved by Allah, our sisters must take comfort in knowing that they are modest and that they are not like those women who show themselves off to the world. Such women will not be shielded from Allah’s Wramth.

Allah’s Messenger (sallallahu`alayhi wa sallam) said:

“Any woman who takes off her clothes in other than her husband’s home, has broken Allah’s shield upon her.” [Abu Daawood and At-Tirmithi)

Therefore, we see that the Hijab of the Muslim woman is indeed part of modesty. Modesty accompanies Eemaan (faith). That is why Allah's Messenger (sallallahu`alayhi wa sallam)

said: "Modesty is part of Eemaan and Eemaan is in Paradise." [At-Tirmithi]. Also: “Modesty and Eemaan are companions, when one goes away the other one goes away.” [Al-Haakim and others]

The Muslim women must know that the disbelieving women who beautify themselves for the world to see possess no modesty, thus, they are void of any Eemaan. Instead of looking to the latest fashion models for guidance, you must look to the wives of the Prophet (sallallahu`alayhi wa sallam).

Look at the regard for modesty that our mother, ‘Aa’ishah possessed even in the presence of the deceased;

she said: “I used to enter the room where the Messenger of Allah and my father (Abu Bakr) were later buried in without having my garment on me, saying it is only my husband and my father. But when ‘Umar bin al-Khattaab was later buried in (the same place), I did not enter the room except that I had my garment on being shy from ‘Umar.”

It can be quite difficult for the Muslim woman to go out wearing Hijab in a society that mocks and torments her. Indeed, she may feel strange and out of place. However, if she knows the status of those who are mocked by the disbelievers, then she would continue to wear her Hijab with dignity.

Allah Says in His Book (what means):

“Verily! The criminals used to laugh at those who believed. And whenever they passed them, used to wink at one another. And when they returned to their own people, they would return jesting. When they saw them, they said:

‘These have indeed gone astray!’ But they (disbelievers, sinners) had not been sent as watchers over them (the believers). But on this Day those who believe will laugh at the disbelievers. On (high) thrones, looking (at all things). Are not the disbelievers paid (fully) for what they used to do?” [Quran 83:29-36]

Allah’s Words should serve as a support for you my dear sister. Also, take comfort in being a stranger among these lewd and sinful women. Allah’s Messenger (sallallahu`alayhi wa sallam) said (what means):

“Islam began as something strange, and it would revert to its (old position) of being strange, so good news is for the strangers.” [Muslim]

The Characteristics of the Exposed Women:
Instead of practicing the Hijab (covering), the disbelieving women expose themselves, making a dazzling display of themselves for others. Such a display is an attribute of Ignorance of the Orders of ALLAH.

Allah Says in His Book (what means):

“And stay in your houses and do not display yourselves as you used to during the times of ignorance.” [Quran 33:33]

Allah’s Messenger (sallallahu`alayhi wa sallam) said:

“The best of your women is the affectionate, the fertile, the comforting, the agreeable — if they fear Allah. The most evil of your women are those who expose and display themselves, and those who strut (to show off) and they are the hypocrites. Those who enter al-Jannah (the Paradise) are like the red beaked crow.” [Al-Bayhaqi].

The simile of the red-beaked crow is to show that those who enter Paradise will be as rare as this kind crow is rare.

We see from the above Aayah and Hadeeth that displaying oneself is indeed unlawful. Further, it is a quality of the most evil of women! Therefore, do not be envious of the disbelieving women. They only have this life to enjoy, while the believing women will have Paradise.

There is nothing in your Hijab to be ashamed of, as it is the garment of the righteous and pious female worshippers of Allah. Are you shamed that you worship Allah,that why you avoid the use of HIJAB.

In order to truly show you how evil those women who expose themselves are, let us ponder over the following statement of Allah’s Messenger (sallallahu`alayhi wa sallam):

“Of the people of Hell there are two whom I have never seen, the one possessing whips like the tail of an ox and they flog people with them. The second one, women who would be naked in spite of their being dressed, who are seduced (to wrong paths) and seduce others. Their hair is high like the humps of the camel. These women would not enter Paradise, nor will they smell its fragrance, although its fragrance can be sensed from such and such a distance.” [Muslim]

These women who expose themselves are common among us today. These are women that even the Prophet did not see! Look around you and you will see those women who are clothed but naked! Look at the hairstyles of the women who expose themselves — are they not high like the camel’s hump?

Perhaps we are the first generation since the time of Aadam to witness such women. If one ponders over photos taken thirty to fifty years ago, one will see that the disbelieving women did not expose themselves in the manner that their offspring do today! These women are among the people of the Fire!

Thus, how can you envy them?

Such lewd women will not even smell the fragrance of Paradise; so our women must avoid their path.

Another lesson from the above hadeeth is that it confirms that what the Prophet , came with is indeed the truth! This is a prophecy that has come to pass in front of our very eyes. Hence, will we continue to envy these evil women, or should we be grateful to our Lord for the Hijab, which brings modesty, which leads to Paradise?

To sum up, the Muslim woman should abandon all of the ways of the exposed women, and adopt the ways of those who are modest through their love and practice of the proper Islamic Hijab.


There are few sisters,missguided by satan, satan force them to argue with peoples.
Why Men not using Hijab ?
why they are not pointed ?
why they are not blammed ?
by using Hijab,you are not opperessed,Infact its security for Diamonds.


as Ex: If you have diamond,will you show to peoples,will you keep without security,No……you will put in secure placed,in lockers.


Muslim womens(you) are like diamonds,even more important than diamond. you are “The hidden precious pearls/gems” that Allaah has created, al’hamdulillaah and Hijab/Naqab is just to secure you from evils,Its not oppressing you,It clearly shows that Muslim women have much more value and respect…than the womens who show off there beauty.
Few sisters says they love Allah and Prophet Muhammad,but when it comes to HIJAB.
Why they forget his orders.
Remember the words of Allah,for those who Ignore his commands :
But whosoever turns away from My reminder (i.e. neither believes in the Qur’ān nor acts upon its teachings) verily for him is a life of hardship and We shall raise him up blind on the Day of Resurrection. [Soorah Tā Hā 20:124]
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Source: http://islamgreatreligion.wordpress.com/2009/03/28/hijab-is-a-womans-real-beauty/

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