What are your thoughts on the hijab?

[Rubayya]

Sadia wrote: "I just wanted to thank all the women for posting questions and answers on this thread. It has been really beneficial-- especially Saabira's comment. For me, there are 2 levels to hijab: one is pers..."

great take. i also feel more honest in hijab. and more confident in my actions, too.

[Wendy]

I really think Allah does not worry about what women or men wear...

[Rubayya]

Wendy wrote: "I really think Allah does not worry about what women or men wear..."

We're not to guess what Allah "worries" about. But how you dress makes a difference in society and a difference in how you interact with people and what people think of you...all of which is completely relevant to how Muslims conducts themselves.

[Margaret]

I think that hijab is a wonderful thing while at the same time being obligatory. I feel like my hijab connects me more to Allah and serves as a reminder to how I should be acting and presenting myself.

Though hijab is compulsory I do think that it is a journey. A journey that should not be pushed upon or taken away from any woman. I also don't think we should demean women who aren't hijabis because one day they will see the truth, whether through the will of Allah or just opening the Qu'ran to see their duties and obligations as Muslims. Nouman Ali Khan also made a powerful statement when he said "When you see someone who is not as religious, remember that you were once on the edge of the fire, and it was Allah (swt)'s favor upon you to guide you. Arrogance will wipe away any goodness from the transformation."


To wear hijab is to embrace it, to continually improve the way you wear it, and also enhancing ones character. It's something that comes with a struggle at times but insha'Allah the struggle will be overcome.

[A.]

I've met many who kept asking if the hijab is mentioned in the quran...many others think it's for Arabs only (not sure from where they've got that idea)

anyways, I'm not going to mention all the benefits of hijab...they're many...some we know and some we still haven't discovered yet

all I wanted to mention here is the Quranic verses hoping it will provide enough light for those who are still unsure

Surat Al Noor (24 :31)


"31. And say to the believing women that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty; that they should not display their beauty and ornaments except what (must ordinarily) appear thereof; that they should draw their veils over their bosoms and not display their beauty except to their husbands, their fathers, their husband's fathers, their sons, their husbands' sons, their brothers or their brothers' sons, or their sisters' sons, or their women, or the slaves whom their right hands possess, or male servants free of physical needs, or small children who have no sense of the shame of sex; and that they should not strike their feet in order to draw attention to their hidden ornaments. And O ye Believers! turn ye all together towards Allah, that ye may attain Bliss. "

وَقُل لِّلْمُؤْمِنَاتِ يَغْضُضْنَ مِنْ أَبْصَارِهِنَّ وَيَحْفَظْنَ فُرُوجَهُنَّ وَلَا يُبْدِينَ زِينَتَهُنَّ إِلَّا مَا ظَهَرَ مِنْهَا وَلْيَضْرِبْنَ بِخُمُرِهِنَّ عَلَى جُيُوبِهِنَّ وَلَا يُبْدِينَ زِينَتَهُنَّ إِلَّا لِبُعُولَتِهِنَّ أَوْ آبَائِهِنَّ أَوْ آبَاء بُعُولَتِهِنَّ أَوْ أَبْنَائِهِنَّ أَوْ أَبْنَاء بُعُولَتِهِنَّ أَوْ إِخْوَانِهِنَّ أَوْ بَنِي إِخْوَانِهِنَّ أَوْ بَنِي أَخَوَاتِهِنَّ أَوْ نِسَائِهِنَّ أَوْ مَا مَلَكَتْ أَيْمَانُهُنَّ أَوِ التَّابِعِينَ غَيْرِ أُوْلِي الْإِرْبَةِ مِنَ الرِّجَالِ أَوِ الطِّفْلِ الَّذِينَ لَمْ يَظْهَرُوا عَلَى عَوْرَاتِ النِّسَاء وَلَا يَضْرِبْنَ بِأَرْجُلِهِنَّ لِيُعْلَمَ مَا يُخْفِينَ مِن زِينَتِهِنَّ وَتُوبُوا إِلَى اللَّهِ جَمِيعًا أَيُّهَا الْمُؤْمِنُونَ لَعَلَّكُمْ تُفْلِحُونَ

سورة النور

آية 31

[A.]

the word for veil that is used in this verse is "Khimar"

"...they should draw their veils (khimar) over their bosoms..."

and the khimar is the head cover...it comes from Khamr which means covering

Khamr also means wine and the word is used because before Islam they used to cover or hid wheat to make wine

before this verse, women at that time used to cover their heads but let the khimar fall behind their back.

this verse came to confirm that they should keep their head veil and draw it forward in front of their chest to cover more of their beauty

so hijab is not just to cover the chest and leave the head and arms exposed

[A.]

one of the hijab benifits

Al Ahazab (33:59)

(59) O Prophet! Tell thy wives and daughters, and the believing women, that they should cast their outer garments over themselves, so that they would be recognized and not harmed.


and it means that women with hijab should be respected and taken seriously

[A.]

Notice how the Qur'an addresses the BELIEVING women?

God did not say "tell the Muslim women" or "tell the Arabic women"

that's because the Quran is a message to the world not just to certain group of people

[Nada]

@Shahira - Preach it sista! What you just wrote right there is GOLD, especially the part about how things in nature are covered. I've never thought of that before. Masha'Allah! Would you mind if I copied some of what you wrote for my Facebook? =D

Anywho, these are my thoughts in hijab:

With all the debates and controversy surrounding the hijab, I think it's clear how important it is both symbolically and physically.

There SHOULD NOT be any rules on enforcing or banning the hijab, it should be a personal choice for any woman.

I live in an Arab country, and I find issue with the way most hijabis currently dress. They don't understand that the concept behind it is MODESTY. Their clothes cover them, but so tight they look like they're going to suffocate or something, it's ridiculous.

On the other hand, I have many friends who don't wear the hijab, and they're very modest. Basically, hijab should not be used as a criteria to measure a muslimah's piety.

One thing that irritates me, when people try to convince others that the hijab is not far'ath (obligatory). "Technically it's doesn't specifically say it in the Quran blah blah blah" So you want me to whip my hijab off, since it's not necessary? I don't understand why someone would push others away from modesty. The usual suspects are the so called 'progressive' Muslims, for whom modesty doesn't fit into their plan of being accepted by the West. So they try to justify their decisions by reinterpreting Islam to suit their own beliefs. Sickening.

That's what I believe, anyways. =)

Salaam

[Hanna[h]]

I think it's all up to the girl in the end. I believe that the parents should teach her all her life, but once she gets at that age it's completly up to her, I mean she is the one that's wearing it. Because I don't know about you guys, but I'd rather have a daughter that knows the true meaning of Islam, even I she shows her hair, then a daughter who wears it by force and secretly hates it, and tells all the non Muslims false information. You know what mean? I wear it, and I personaly love it. But, I do know girls who couldn't wear it, and it took them a while to get their parents ok with it.

Oh, but when they're going to the Misjid they should wear it, out of respect(:

[Maitha]

Sadia wrote: "I just wanted to thank all the women for posting questions and answers on this thread. It has been really beneficial-- especially Saabira's comment. For me, there are 2 levels to hijab: one is pers..."

Amazing.

[Hanna[h]]

I suggest you guys check out this website:

http://lipstickmuslims.com/

It shows that wearing the hijab can be fashionable and modest at the same time, I know the people who run the place and my sister videotaped and edited to video.

[Guluna]

This link helped me a little in understanding the 'science' of 'Hijab', how black veil can actually 'protect' woman. You have to read it with a little more intention(I did) otherwise it will be difficult to understand it. :)
Just wanted to share it here :)
If you have anything interesting like that please do share it with me. :)

[SeekerofHaq]

I think nothing of it. I have been wearing one since I was ten. Modest clothing is a part of who I am. It's a commandment from Allah. I believe those who seek justification for it need to strengthen their iman. Those who find reasons for it. Why do I say this? Any person who truly believes in His Lord derp down, from the heart, and then believes Quran came from Him, will never feel the need to question the commands of Allah. The problem we face now is not that hijab or 4 wives or modesty or our prophet or our view in interest is oppresive. No; our problem is deeper than that. We lack iman in our Lord. If we had that true belief we would take no issue with these commands. That's my take

[Shaymaa]

SeekerofHaq wrote: "I think nothing of it. I have been wearing one since I was ten. Modest clothing is a part of who I am. It's a commandment from Allah. I believe those who seek justification for it need to strengthe..."

I totally agree with you, and beside that some people are ignorance with this commands in a way they even invent a reason not to obey it.

[Maya]

In all honesty I think it's good to be curious ask questions and get the answer . if you follow something and don't fully understand it how can you explain your belief to other non Muslims . Yes sometimes people's faith can be weakened and they question more , life throws us challenges we just have to figure our way thought it .

Ill be honest I don't like it when someone tells " follow because Allah said so ," and then they don't clarify site from the Quran or give me a good reason interpretation. I want to understand my religion not just follow anyone blindly . Some people lack knowledge and resource it's important to educate yourself but if someone's were to tell me I should follow cuz that's the way god made then I won't be satisfied because deep down I know there's a real reason behind every ayah .

[SeekerofHaq]

Maya wrote: "In all honesty I think it's good to be curious ask questions and get the answer . if you follow something and don't fully understand it how can you explain your belief to other non Muslims . Yes so..."

Follow because Allah said so. If you truly believe in Allah no justification is required. Did ibrahim as ask for clarification when he put his son up for slaughter? He didnt because he fully believed in the Lord who was commanding him so he knew that Lord would know best. Will we always try to understand the mind of God? The point is all people questioning need to look at WHY they believe in Allah. Once they've figured that out...nothing else matters.
If someone told me follow XYZ cos God told you to, I would not ask the reason why God said so. I would, however, most definitely ask, "why should I believe in your God?" Once you know that and are utterly convinced of that, nothing else matters. Peace

[Maya]

I get your point but some people have false info and not the right knowledge so I think it's always to good to ask to not get misguided

[SeekerofHaq]

And I agree everything we follow should of course, be backef up by sunnah + quran evidence. We must be careful to know where we get our knowledge from.

[Andi]

hijab is command of Allah not a choice
Wearing hijab should be made women keep their beauty from another "mahram", and give their beauty only for husband
by Andi