Hijab is a Direct Commandment fro Allah

Hijab is a Direct Commandment of Allah

Hijab is a Direct Commandment of Allah

The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said:

Some Women who would enter Hellfire regarding Hijab

Not to wear perfume around Non-Mahrams

Hijab is a Direct Commandment of Allah

Brilliantly Answered .....

The Modesty of a Righteous Woman:

Fatima رضي الله عنها was so modest that when she became ill and her death was imminent she asked Asma رضي الله عنها, when the time comes to do my janazah, do it at night so that no one can see my figure; and when you bury me, bury my at night so they cannot see my figure.

This is one the greatest women to walk the earth. She is of the ahlul bait, she is of ahlul jannah moreover she is the leader of the women in jannah.

The Modesty of Faatimah Radhi-Allahu Anha in comparison to the women of today Allahu Must'an ‘…

Transmitted by Umm Ja’far bint Muhammad bin Ja’far that Faatimah the daughter of the Messenger of Allaah (salAllaahu alaiyhi wa sallam) said: ‘O Asmaa’, I am repulsed by what is done to the women – at the time of death – when they lay a piece of cloth over the woman that describes her shape.” Asmaa’ responded: “O daughter of the Messenger of Allaah (salAllaahu alaiyhi wa sallam); should I not show you something that I saw done in Abyssinia?” So she called for some palm branches of clover and then after dying it, laid the cloth upon Faatimah. Faatimah exclaimed, “How nice and beautiful! It distinguishes the woman from the man (i.e. it does not describe the body shape). When I die, I want you and ‘Alee to wash me and do not allow anyone else to enter.”

[It was related by Aboo Nu’aym in al-Hilyah and by al-Bayhaqee.]

Now look at Faatimah the daughter of the Messenger of Allaah (salAllaahu alaiyhi wa sallam) how she disliked and found it shameful that the clothing of the dead woman describes the (dead) woman’s body! 

Therefore, there is no doubt that which describes a woman when she is alive is worse and worse! So let the Muslim women of today ponder and think on this. The Muslim women of today who dress up in tight clothing which describes her breasts, her waist, her buttocks, her legs and other body parts. Then (let the women) seek forgiveness of Allaah ta’aalaa (the Exalted) and repent to Him.”

Taken from the book entitled: جلباب المراة المسلمة في الكتاب والسنة - The Hijaab/Jilbaab of the Muslim woman as in the Qur'ân and Sunnah, pg.89. Authored by Al Imâm, Al Mujaddid, Al Muhaddith, ash-Shaykh Al-Albâni]

Hijab

Freedom vs Terror

Danielle Loduca, USA

I used to despise religion, but I chose Islam in 2002 after reading the translation of the Quran, hearing it in Arabic, and extensive research and comparison to other religions and their scriptures. 

I love everything about Islam and one of my favorite directives in Islam is the wearing of Hijab. I find that it freed me from so much unnecessary self-consciousness, competition, and from focusing and worrying too much about my appearance (i.e. Beauty). It has helped develop my humility, dignity and a real sense of self-worth. 

Hijab, in a way, conceals or mutes beauty; but in a way, it, in itself is beauty.

It's ironic, lots of people assume hijab is a sign of oppression. (If you read the bible verses about women covering you'll find out why this misconception really exists.)

But in my experience, I was oppressed by my own fears of our society and what I would face when I chose to cover my body. I feared putting on Hijab, because I was afraid of what people would think, say and do. So for many of us women, it's actually the other way around. We want to cover, but we are afraid to.

I am grateful now, to have the courage to wear hijab and be identified everywhere I go as a Muslim woman - A woman with God on her mind.

This is actually the first of two reasons given in the Quran about why women should cover: "so that they (women) will be known (as Muslims/believers)" (Quran 33:59)

I am proud and pleased to be more resemblant of Mary, the mother of Jesus, then some half naked pop star; because I identify more with Mary and strive to be more like her.

It was hard at first, in terms of getting over my fear of people. It was hard knowing my own family would think I was "dressing like a foreigner", but my love of it and my love of God overcame my fears over time. Since then, Hijab has been a great blessing and a source of comfort, peace and self confidence.

That increase in self confidence also led me to begin writing about my experiences as an American Muslim, including my experience with Hijab. It's been a deeply fulfilling and beautiful journey. - Danielle Loduca, USA

At what age must the girl begin wearing the Hijab?

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Nazia Kaisar, Bangladesh

Islam has strongly emphasized the concept of decency and modesty. Dress code is part of that overall teaching. I might not be perfect, but thinks I am worthy of being a Muslim (Alhamdulillah). I started practicing and studying more about Islam. I soon found out about the obligation of hijab. At first, I was very worried about what people would think if I suddenly started wearing a scarf on my head. I kept on making Dua’a for Allah to help me to wear the Hijab. Then slowly I realized that what other people thought didn't matter, and what really mattered was what Allah thought of me.

I felt more comfortable with the other Muslim women. I quickly began making more friends and adjusting into a community of righteous Allah-fearing women Masha‘Allah. May Allah Swt accept all we do for Him and keep us sincere. - Nazia Kaisar, Bangladesh

Sama Hayat, Pakistan

Assalamu Alaikum, for me, it all starts with a fear! Fear of Allah only. I open my eyes in a moderate Muslim family, from the childhood I’m very much into prayers and reading of Quran but never took hijab as a serious matter, I lived in Saudi Arab for many years. There we use to take proper abbaya but that was just the obligatory I didn’t accept it by heart , because in my family 'abbaya' and 'hijab' is discouraged for the sake of "modernism" but feeling of covering and dressing properly was always there in my mind and heart only I was lacking the inspiration, then when I was in 9th standard I met a teacher she was very decent and modest I got very much inspired by her because she did not only talks about Islam but also practically apply it , from her motivating lectures I got a drive , drive to do what I really want to. I decided then and there that now I’m not going to take my steps back, I start doing hijab properly, and the journey started to taunts and stare. even living in Muslim society and having brought up in Muslim family I faced many obstacles, in weddings and events people asked me not to wear hijab, or things like that many people says that it’s just a wave a phase which will pass by and you'll not carry your hijab for all your life , some says you'll not get a good proposal for marriage etc., list goes long, but due to my trust and faith in ALLAH I become a strong personality , and with the people's discouragement I got more and more confidence, and now it’s been 9 years I’m taking hijab with all zeal and zest Alhamdulillah, and interestingly my mother-in-law also takes hijab and my would be husband inspires by me for these qualities. - Sama Hayat, Pakistan

Fatima (ضي الله معها) Bint Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم:

Mariam Batool Musah, Ghana

My name is Mariam Batool and I am from Ghana. I grew up in a home I wouldn't call strict but we were good Muslims. My parents always encouraged us to say our prayers and took us to Arabic school. Growing up, I always loved the hijab and longed to wear it, but I never knew that it was an obligation upon me.

Then I entered the University and it was there that I learnt that the hijab is an obligation on the Muslim woman. During one holidays in my third year at the university, I decided to change my wardrobe. I gave away all the clothes I felt were not hijab worthy. Surprisingly for me, on my return to school the following semester, my best friend had also decided to start wearing the hijab during the holidays. It was like Allah spoke to us simultaneously. It was the best feeling ever; to have someone to practice the Deen with.

It has been 4 years since and I’ve never looked back. It gets difficult sometimes, especially during the hot summer days, but I endure knowing that I’m doing this solely to please my ALLAH. I’ve had my fair share of discouraging moments with family and friends, but with time they came to accept and with acceptance came respect. People speak to me with more respect now and I thank Allah every single day for guiding me to realizing the importance of Hijab. - Mariam Batool Musah, Ghana

May Sellami, Tunisia

Assalamu Alaikum, I'm May from the beautiful Tunisia. I started wearing Hijab in prep school as a 14 year girl. In my country it's unusual for a 14 year to wear Hijab in such a young age as they say; because Hijab was prohibited by the law. My parents didn't prevent me from wearing Hijab though there are no women wearing hijab in my family, I had a group of good friends before who encouraged me to take such a decision, I always knew that one day I was going to wear Hijab to fulfill Allah's demand I just didn't know when, Alhamdulillah I was led to the right path.

I'm convinced with my decision. Still , I had my ups and downs as a teenager , I would always hear from my female friends and even old mature women "Oh you're prettier without Hijab, your still young, enjoy your life "also it wasn't easy to be the only girl wearing hijab in my class and being mistaken for a married old women almost all the time. (In my country usually married women wear hijab) I spent nights and days questioning whether I've made good decision, reading other sisters stories, reading fatwa, watching videos. I didn't want to take a hasty wrong decision.

At the end, I came into a video online of a newly converted women online who said that, "I always ask girls why you wear Hijab? But I have no answer" she then said :" Hijab is a sign of modesty , a factor that made a women more than just an object , more than a facade , I think , I'm smart , I'm not just a body"

Then I knew , I made the right decision because that's what I wanted from the society , to be looked at not as a pretty women but as a beautiful , smart women, the beauty of a women is a valuable gift from Allah we need to preserve it with hijab and only show it to the one who is worthy .

Though, I'm still having problems in being accepted and looked at like a normal person, I learned to ignore the remarks. - May Sellami, Tunisia

Karina, Argentina

I'm from Buenos Aires, Argentina and I was born Christian. During my teenage my family became to Protestantism, but my faith was already lost. At the age of 15 I started looking for the truth and I found Islam in my searching. A year later I found myself wearing hijab, the next year I turned to Islam. Hijab was never a compulsion for me. Since the first day, it made me feel safe and beautiful. It gives the message I want to give: "I am a woman and not an object to be stared at like a piece of meat. I am a religious woman and you cannot play with me. I'm a social and intellectual being."

My family opposed during years until they understand what it means for me: my identity as a Muslim woman, my love to my creator. I have been discriminated but I don’t care. I strongly believe in my ideas and a few people who can't see beyond their noses can't change my mind. Fortunately, I live in a country where people have realized about the truth of Islam and they support what I do. In a country which is extremely wet and hot I was tempted to not to wear it but it's stronger than me. I love hijab and nor hot nor ignorant people could take it off from me. Now being at university I receive a great support from my teachers and mates. This February 1st I am planning to make the first World Hijab Day in Argentina. - Karina, Argentina