[Adi_pk]

Mein ab quality posting ki taraf aa raha hoon.. hatt jaoo !!

Bohat si khawaateen burqey/abhaye ke saath saath naqaab/face hijaab bhi pehenti hain.. aap kya samajhte hain kya yeh zaroori hai? ya yeh hona chahiye ya nahi? comments plz !!

[HULK]

Beta hum kiya samajhtey hain us ki ehmiyat nahin hai:)
ehmiyat is shay ki hai ke Mazhab kiya hukam deta hai.
Mazhab kehta hai ke aurat ke wrists se aagey ke haath aur chehra open reh sakta hai. is ke ilawa tamam badan perda main hona chahiyeh hai:)

but ager koi muslim khawateen sirf aankhain numaya rukh ke baqi badan chupana chahti hain to koi muzaiqa nahin hai.

however, saudia main ye kanoon hai ke sirf aankhain chor ker sub chupaya jae, wahan per khawateen ki kuch proportion, sirf aankhon ka makeup aisey kerti hai ke wo bohat numaya ho jati hai. aisey perdey ke kerney se na kerna behter hai.

Perda neeyah ka hotah ai. Aik mertaba hazrat Ayesha RA aur Rasool e Akram SAW ghar per mojood the aur aik nabeena sahabi tashreef lae, Hazoor SAW ne Hazrat Ayesha RA ko ander janey ko kaha. Hazrat ayesha RA ne fermaya ke wo to nabeena hain, jis per Hazoor SAW ne irshad fermaya ke wo nabeena hai, tum nahin ho.

Ummahat ul momineen ka perda ka ye alam hai, to socho hum kis khait ki mooli hain. Is liyeh perda dil main hona chahiyeh hai. sirf tun chupa leney se mun ki ****agi nahin chupti.

And Allah knows best.

[Adi_pk]

Well said !!

I am kind of against of face hijaab.. coz i think, face is the only part of body which can be your easy identification.. like lets suppose agar koi aurat/larki mujhse kuch paise udhaar leti hai.. so i must see her face so i can recover my money from the right person or can trust her... aur phir to travel out of country u have to show ur face so u can be identified, and plus for social life its needed.. as i said its your identity.

ek aur baat.. hum ne hadees mei kitni baar suna hai ke koi aurat hazrat mohammad p.b.u.h ke paas aayee aur madad maangi ya mashwara liya.. to kya woh unn ke saamne nahi aayee ya pardey mei thi? sorry for my lack of knowledge.. i wanna know !

[HULK]

adi, beta ye to daleel aap ne yahan per paish ki hai ke jo lain dain ke hawaley se hai, ye kisi tor per durust nahin hai beta:).

Aurat ko pardey ke peechey se nikah qabool kerwaney qazi kiyun jata hai? infact aurat ki awaz tuk na-mehram ke kanon main nahin perni chahiyeh hai issi liyeh proper islamic tareeka jo hai wo yehi hai ke wali aa ker dulhan se pochta hai (mehram) aur wo jaa ke qazi ko batata hai:).

Beherhal, is silsiley main bi main koi reference talash kerta hoon:). Aur chanda, mera mashwara yehi hai ke jo bhi kaam kerna ho, pehley us per research ager ker lo gey to inshallah ghalati ka ehtimaal kum hota jaega aur ager us ke bawajood ghalati ho jae to Allah Tallah ki zaat Rehman o Raheem hai, sacchey dil se toba kerkey aainda ke liyeh ager insaan baaz aa jaae to us Rehman o Raheem se ummeed hai ke wo maaf fermaega.....And Allah knows bets:)

[Adi_pk]

Sir, nikaah ki baat to aap ne bata di.. lekin aap ne yeh nahi bataya ke lain dain ki baat kaise durust nahi? lain dain to dukaan dar se bhi aurat kar sakti hai on credit.. lain dain banks(islamic n non islamic) se bhi kiye ja sakte hain.. aap kaise trust karenge.. aur phir bohat si social baatein hain jis per face identity hone laazmi hai.. jaise agar hajj per hi jaana ho to sab se pehle passport size pictures nikalwani parengi.. aur bohat si baatein hain.

Sir, aap ne kaha jo kaam karna ho pehle uss per research kar lo, ghalti se bach jaoge... sir, maaloomaat haasil karne ke liye hi to yeh topic post kiya hai ke shayad mein ghalat soch raha hoon aur yahan mujhe sahi maaloomat mil jaye.. aur mein ghalti se bach jaon. Since, we have ppl like you here to teach us alot !! aur phir iss forum ko entertainment ke saath saath information ke liye bhi use kiya jaye.. achi baat per discuss ho to acha hai !

[HULK]

haan han main janta hoon issi liyeh to keh raha hoon ke main search ker key batata hoon:)
waisey personally meri rae lena chahtey ho to main kahoonga ke us aurat ko aisa koi lain dain kerney ki zaroorat nahin jis ka mehram zinda ho aur wo ker sakta ho. Haan aisi auratin jin ke mehram nahin hain aur jo majboor hain, un ki soorat main shayyad mazhab ye sahoolat deta ho (ye sirf mera khayal hai).

aur discussion se mana nahin ker raha hoon pagley. tumhari baat ke jawab main keh raha hoon ke i liked the way you have initiated a discussion. kiyun ke aisey hi knowledge berhta hai. Main tumhain appreciate ker raha hoon beta:). Aur us ke saath yehi advise ker raha hoon ke insaan zindagi ke her mamley main ager mazhab ko base bana ker her kaam kerney kaa aadi bun jae, to inshallah ghalat ka ehtemaal bohat kum reh jata hai:)

[HULK]

Hajj ki baat exception hai. Wahan per chunkey un logon ne ye kanoon banaya huwa hai is liyeh Allah Tallah neeyaton ke haal janta hai aur ummeed ki jasakti hai ke wo maaf fermaega. Aur ager saudi govt ne ye kanoon banaya hai to defintiely us ke koi reason hoga. :)

[Adi_pk]

LOLZ @ Pagley !

Shukriya shukriya for appreciating.. and sir, i have no words to appreciate you.. sachi i learn alot from you.. acha khair point per aate hain..

baat sirf lain dain ki nahi... aur bhi bohat saari baatein hain.. mein ne yeh misaal iss liye di ke.. mera main point hai "Face is your identity in society" hiding ur face can increase the chances of fraud, mis-understanding, crime, fights etc. Naqaab mei aurat kuch chori bhi kar le.. to aap kaise pehchaane ge ! this is also an example.. main point to wohi face is an identity hai.

[Adi_pk]

Originally Posted by HULK

Hajj ki baat exception hai. Wahan per chunkey un logon ne ye kanoon banaya huwa hai is liyeh Allah Tallah neeyaton ke haal janta hai aur ummeed ki jasakti hai ke wo maaf fermaega. Aur ager saudi govt ne ye kanoon banaya hai to defintiely us ke koi reason hoga. :)

Chalein maanta hoon ke hajj ki baat exception hai.. lekin aap kisi aur mulk travel karna chahte hain tab bhi face identity chahiye.. snaps chahiye... aap ko parhaayee karni hai (not deeni taleem) to bhi aap ko apni passport size pics deni hogi... aaj k daur mei face identity is very much necessary.

[HULK]

He wants to marry her but she does not wear niqaab. Should he go ahead and propose or should he look for someone else?

QUESTION:I am a young Arab man who lives according to our Arab traditions, or what is known as a good attitude and etiquette, but this commitment has nothing to do with adhering to Islamic teachings, because in our country adhering to tradition does not contradict listening to music, mixing, dealing with riba-based banks and so on. I proposed marriage to a girl in the same environment that I am living in, and her family have been friends of my family for a long time. They all approved of the marriage since they know that we are both of good character. But my problem, unfortunately, started when I began to read about the rules on marriage in Islam and I started to reduce mixing and to pray regularly in the mosque and let my beard grow and not deal with riba-based banks and not listen to music and so on. Now both families are regarding me as an extremist, except those on whom Allaah has mercy, and they started to make this girl afraid of me, even though she loves me very much and has told them all about that many times. The girl wants to be committed but she is not able to do some things such as wearing niqaab or covering the face. So she too regards these things as signs of extremism in religion, as her family do.
Should I forget about this girl who is of good character and proper etiquette and who is keen to pray and recite the adhkaar of the Messenger (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) and is trying to be committed, and who loves me and tells others of that, and does not want to lose me, but she is unable to do some things that have to do with religion, such as covering her face, and look for someone else who is committed but whose family and behaviour I do not know and my judgement of her will be only according to what I hear from those who know her family and behaviour?.


ANSWER:Praise be to Allaah.

We ask Allaah the Almighty to make us and you steadfast in adhering to His religion, and to bless us and you with more obedience and righteousness.

With regard to what you are asking about, it is better for you to stay with this girl towards whom your heart is inclined, and who feels likewise about you, and who has no faults that would cause you to leave her. All that there is, is that she needs a little care and encouragement and sound Islamic education to accept and follow the commands of Allaah.

A lot of that may come after marriage, especially if you treat her nicely and move her into a better environment than the one she is in, which is what we advise and encourage you to do.

There is no reason why a woman who loves her religion and is obedient to her husband should not respond to the command of Allaah as regards her clothing, especially since this will make her husband love and respect her more.

Her refusal to wear niqaab may be because of the lies fabricated by some of those who are ignorant and who follow their own whims and desires, who say that the niqaab is a custom inherited from the Jaahiliyyah and that it was not brought by Islam. You should explain to her the ruling on a woman covering her face, with evidence from the Qur’aan and Sunnah, and tell her that the scholars are unanimously agreed that this ruling is prescribed in Islam.

Remind her of the Sahaabi women who hastened to tear their aprons so that they could cover their faces after the verse of hijab was revealed, and encourage her to have righteous friends. Tell her that this world is transient and soon each of us will meet our Lord with our deeds.

Neither you nor she should worry about what your families will say. As for such environments where the rulings of Islam are not known and people cannot differentiate between proper adherence to Islam and extremism no attention should be paid to them or to what they say about one who adheres to the path of righteousness.

If your wife does not respond to the Islamic injunction to cover the face, then be patient with her, and try to convey the message to her in some other way, such as from another women who is involved in da’wah, or by means of tapes and books by scholars whose knowledge and religious commitment can be trusted.

Seek the help of Allaah and persist in calling upon Him, asking Him for support and help to establish a household based on what our Lord loves and is pleased with.

And Allaah is the Source of strength.

[HULK]

Do women have to wear niqaab?

QUESTION:Is wearing niqaab one of the conditions of Islamic dress for women?


ANSWER:Praise be to Allaah.

Hijaab in Arabic means covering or concealing. Hijaab is the name of something that is used to cover. Everything that comes between two things is hijaab.

Hijaab means everything that is used to cover something and prevent anyone from reaching it, such as curtains, door keepers and garments, etc.

Khimaar comes from the word khamr, the root meaning of which is to cover. For example, the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Khammiru aaniyatakum (cover your vessels).” Everything that covers something else is called its khimaar.

But in common usage khimaar has come to be used as a name for the garment with which a woman covers her head; in some cases this does not go against the linguistic meaning of khimaar.

Some of the fuqahaa’ have defined it as that which covers the head, the temples and the neck.

The difference between the hijaab and the khimaar is that the hijaab is something which covers all of a woman’s body, whilst the khimaar in general is something with which a woman covers her head.

Niqaab is that with which a woman veils her face (tantaqib)…

The difference between hijaab and niqaab is that the hijaab is that which covers all the body, whilst niqaab is that which covers a woman’s face only.

The woman’s dress as prescribed in sharee’ah (“Islamic dress”) is that which covers her head, face and all of her body.

But the niqaab or burqa’ – which shows the eyes of the woman – has become widespread among women, and some of them do not wear it properly. Some scholars have forbidden wearing it on the grounds that it is not Islamic in origin, and because it is used improperly and people treat it as something insignificant, demonstrating negligent attitudes towards it and using new forms of niqaab which are not prescribed in Islam, widening the opening for the eyes so that the cheeks, nose and part of the forehead are also visible.

Therefore, if the woman’s niqaab or burqa’ does not show anything but the eyes, and the opening is only as big as the left eye, as was narrated from some of the salaf, then that is permissible, otherwise she should wear something which covers her face entirely.

Shaykh Muhammad al-Saalih al-‘Uthaymeen (may Allaah have mercy on him) said:

The hijaab prescribed in sharee’ah means that a woman should cover everything that it is haraam for her to show, i.e., she should cover that which it is obligatory for her to cover, first and foremost of which is the face, because it is the focus of temptation and desire.

A woman is obliged to cover her face in front of anyone who is not her mahram (blood relative to whom marriage is forbidden). From this we learn that the face is the most essential thing to be covered. There is evidence from the Book of Allaah and the Sunnah of His Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) and the views of the Sahaabah and the imams and scholars of Islam, which indicates that women are obliged to cover all of their bodies in front of those who are not their mahrams.

Fataawa al-Mar’ah al-Muslimah, 1/ 391, 392)

Shaykh Saalih al-Fawzaan (may Allaah preserve him) said:

The correct view as indicated by the evidence is that the woman’s face is ‘awrah which must be covered. It is the most tempting part of her body, because what people look at most is the face, so the face is the greatest ‘awrah of a woman. This is in addition to the shar’i evidence which states that it is obligatory to cover the face.

For example, Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“And tell the believing women to lower their gaze (from looking at forbidden things), and protect their private parts (from illegal ***ual acts) and not to show off their adornment except only that which is apparent (like both eyes for necessity to see the way, or outer palms of hands or one eye or dress like veil, gloves, headcover, apron), and to draw their veils all over Juyoobihinna (i.e. their bodies, faces, necks and bosoms)…”

[al-Noor 24:31]

Drawing the veil all over the juyoob implies covering the face.

When Ibn ‘Abbaas (may Allaah be pleased with him) was asked about the aayah (interpretation of the meaning):

“O Prophet! Tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers to draw their cloaks (veils) all over their bodies”

[al-Ahzaab 33:59] –

he covered his face, leaving only one eye showing. This indicates that what was meant by the aayah was covering the face. This was the interpretation of Ibn ‘Abbaas (may Allaah be pleased with him) of this aayah, as narrated from him by ‘Ubaydah al-Salmaani when he asked him about it.

In the Sunnah there are many ahaadeeth, such as: the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “The woman in ihraam is forbidden to veil her face (wear niqaab) or to wear the burqa’.” This indicates that when women were not in ihraam, women used to cover their faces.

This does not mean that if a woman takes off her niqaab or burqa’ in the state of ihraam that she should leave her face uncovered in the presence of non-mahram men. Rather she is obliged to cover it with something other than the niqaab or burqa’, on the evidence of the hadeeth of ‘Aa’ishah (may Allaah be pleased with her) who said: “We were with the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) in ihraam, and when men passed by us, we would lower the khimaar on our heads over our faces, and when they moved on we would lift it again.”

Women in ihraam and otherwise are obliged to cover their faces in front of non-mahram men, because the face is the center of beauty and it is the place that men look at… and Allaah knows best.

Fataawa al-Mar’ah al-Muslimah, 1/396, 397

He also said:

It is OK to cover the face with the niqaab or burqa’ which has two openings for the eyes only, because this was known at the time of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), and because of necessity. If nothing but the eyes show, this is fine, especially if this is customarily worn by women in her society.

Fataawa al-Mar’ah al-Muslimah, 1/399

And Allaah knows best

[HULK]

Elderly woman uncovering her face before non-mahrams

QUESTION:Is it permissible for an elderly woman to uncover her face before men who are not her mahrams?.


ANSWER:Praise be to Allaah.

Yes, Allaah has permitted elderly women to uncover their faces before non-mahram men, but that is subject to the condition that they do not uncover anything of their adornment that may be a cause of fitnah, so they should not wear attractive or fancy clothes or put any cosmetics on their faces to beautify them.

Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“And as for women past childbearing who do not expect wedlock, it is no sin on them if they discard their (outer) clothing in such a way as not to show their adornment. But to refrain (i.e. not to discard their outer clothing) is better for them. And Allaah is All‑Hearer, All‑Knower”

[al-Noor 24:60].

Abu Bakr al-Jassaas (may Allaah have mercy on him) said: With regard to the words of Allaah, “women past childbearing who do not expect wedlock” [al-Noor 24:60], Ibn Mas’ood and Mujaahid said: Women past childbearing who do not expect wedlock are those who do not want it, and their outer garments are their jilbabs.

Then he said: There is no dispute that the hair of an elderly woman is ‘awrah and it is not permissible for a non-mahram to look at it, as is the case with the hair of a young woman. If she prays with her head uncovered, then like a young woman (in the same situation), her prayer is invalid. So it cannot be that the meaning is that she may take off her head covering in the presence of a non-mahram man. Rather it is permitted for an elderly woman to take off her outer garment in the presence of men, after she has covered her head, and it is permitted for her to uncover her face and hands, because she is not desirable. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): “But to refrain (i.e. not to discard their outer clothing) is better for them” [al-Noor 24:60]. So He has permitted her to take off her jilbab, but He says that refraining by not taking off her garment before men is better for her. End quote.

Ahkaam al-Qur’aan (3/485).

Ibn al-‘Arabi (may Allaah have mercy on him) said:

This is mentioned only for women past childbearing age, in exclusion to others, because they are no longer desirable, but refraining by keeping the full covering is better than doing that which is permitted to them, namely taking off their outer garments. End quote.

Ahkaam al-Qur’aan (3/419).

Al-Sa’di (may Allaah have mercy on him) said (p. 670):

Women who are past childbearing are those who no longer have any interest in intimacy and desire, “women past childbearing who do not expect wedlock” [al-Noor 24:60], i.e., they do not hope to get married and they are not wanted in marriage, because they have grown old and are not desirable. “it is no sin on them” i.e., there is no blame on them, “if they discard their (outer) clothing” i.e., outer garments such as the khimaar and so on, concerning which Allaah says “and to draw their veils all over Juyoobihinna (i.e. their bodies, faces, necks and bosoms)” [al-Noor 24:31]. It is permissible for these women to uncover their faces, because there is no fear of temptation. And because allowing them to take off their outer garment may be taken as meaning that they are allowed to adorn themselves, the matter is clarified by the words: “in such a way as not to show their adornment” i.e., without showing their adornment to people, by beautifying the outer garment or striking their ground with their feet so as to let people know about their hidden adornments, because the mere fact that a female is wearing adornments, even if she covers them, and even if she is not desirable, is a cause of fitnah which causes the one who looks at it to fall into sin. “But to refrain (i.e. not to discard their outer clothing) is better for them” [al-Noor 24:60]. End quote.

Shaykh ‘Abd al-‘Azeez ibn Baaz (may Allaah have mercy on him) was asked:

Is it permissible for a woman of advanced years, such as 70 or 90 years old, to uncover her face before her non-mahram relatives?

He replied:

Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“And as for women past childbearing who do not expect wedlock, it is no sin on them if they discard their (outer) clothing in such a way as not to show their adornment. But to refrain (i.e. not to discard their outer clothing) is better for them. And Allaah is All‑Hearer, All‑Knower”

[al-Noor 24:60].

Women past childbearing are elderly women who are not desired in marriage and who do not put on adornment. There is no sin on them if they uncover their faces before non-mahrams, but for them to observe hijab is better and is more on the safe side, because Allaah says “But to refrain (i.e. not to discard their outer clothing) is better for them” [al-Noor 24:60]. And in some cases seeing them may cause fitnah because of their beautiful appearance even if they are old and not wearing adornment. But if they are wearing adornment, it is not permissible for them to refrain from observing hijab. Adornment includes beautifying the face with kohl and the like. And Allaah is the source of strength. End quote.

Fataawa al-Mar’ah al-Muslimah (1/424).

And Allaah knows best.

[HULK]

She is married to a Muslim and hijab is putting her off Islam

QUESTION:My husbad is Muslim and has talked frequently about me becoming Muslim myself. I just have one concern... the women being covered. Why do they need to cover themselves and only reveal what is odinarily revealed. I am American, we reveal almost the entire body here. I just want to get an understanding.


ANSWER:Praise be to Allaah.

There can be no doubt that Allaah only enjoins that in which there is wisdom, but in some cases the wisdom behind some rulings may be hidden from people, and in some cases it may be quite obvious – such as the prohibition on alcohol which clouds the mind and hinders people from the remembrance of Allaah and from prayer [cf. al-Maa'idah 5:91].

The wisdom behind the prescription of hijab is one of the most clear, because it is a covering for woman and guards their chastity, and it prevents the foolish from making approaches and harassing them. How often has a woman’s hijab prevented the devils among mankind from harrassing her? How often have unveiled women made a display of their beauty and charms, which has led to their being harrassed by the foolish? Concerning this, Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“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 Allaah is Ever Oft‑Forgiving, Most Merciful”

[al-Ahzaab 33:59]

This verse gives the complete answer to your question, because Allaah mentions here the command to His Messenger (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) to tell his wives and daughters and the believing women to wear hijab, and it mentions the wisdom behind that, which is so that they may be protected and not exposed to annoyance.

When women go out showing most of their bodies – as the questioner mentions – this is one of the greatest causes of crime and corruption of men’s morals, and of the spread of immorality. It is also degrading for woman, as we see women becoming cheap products for business-owners and advertisers, who show woman half-naked and devoid of modesty in order to attract customers and market their products.

A woman’s body belongs to her and is not to be shared with people. When she gets married it belongs to her husband and she should not let anyone else have a share in it. What does a woman want when she shows her body and exposes her charms to onlookers? Does she just want them to look and stare, and what is the affect of that on rapists and the foolish? How are you going to stop them from getting what they want by attacking you and trying to rape you. Are you going to show some meat to the hungry and then try to stop them from eating it?

In a modern study it was shown that:

65% of female workers are exposed to ***ual harassment in their place of work in some European countries.

18% of women in America have been raped or been subjected to attempted rape at some stage in their lives.

More than half of victims were under the age of 17.

Kitaab Ihsaa’aat, Diraasaat, Arqaam (p. 140).

Islamic sharee’ah brought that which is best for men and for women, and for the family and society. It does not impose restrictions on women as some enemies of Islam claim. Islam allows women to work, seek knowledge, engage in business, testify in court, uphold the ties of kinship, visit the sick, and so on, but it has set limits regarding her going out in order to protect her and to prevent the foolish from harassing her.

We say to the questioner:

Many western women, when they think about it and come to know the reality of Allaah’s laws concerning women, do not hesitate to declare their Islam and enter into the religion of the Prophets and the righteous.

In Islam, women are protected and looked after. That is not in return for her staying in the home only, rather that is because she plays a great role, which is taking care of her husband and raising and caring for children. This is an important role, because the soundness or corruption of society depends on the extent to which mothers are successful in their raising and teaching of their children.

One of the largest British insurance companies carried out a study on one million housewives, which produced amazing results. This study showed that the average full-time housewife spends 19 hours per day meeting the needs of her family, because she is the one who is raising the children, teaching them, looking after family members when they fall sick, and is responsible for the household budget.

In addition to that – looking at what the houswife’s value from a purely materialistic point of view, far removed from any emotional criteria – a woman who stays at home is the most valuable thing the family can have.

Op. cit., p. 118, 119

It has become clear to many wise women the serious danger posed by the false freedom that they are enjoying and they have finally realized where this path will lead them. It is stated in another study that:

80% of American women think that the freedom that women have gained in the last 30 years is the reason for the promiscuity and violence that are prevalent nowadays.

75% feel worried about the loss of values and the disintegration of the family.

80% have great difficulty in combining their responsibilities at work with their responsibilities towards their husbands and children.

87% said that if the clock was turned back they would consider the demands for equality as a social conspiracy against the United States and they would resist those who raise the banner of equality.

op. cit., p. 147

All it needs is for you to think about the matter a little, and look at real life, and you will see that hijab spares women from evil, harm and crimes. Islam has closed the door to such evils with its laws, including the requirement for women past the age of puberty to wear hijab.

Finally we would like to congratulate you on the fact that Allaah has granted you a Muslim husband, so that you will be able to see Islam in practice from him and his Muslim relatives, which may encourage you to enter Islam and which may remove the barrier of fear about entering this great and purely monotheistic religion. Also note that entering this final religion, which Allaah wants for all people, is a great honour of which you may be deprived if you delay and death then overtakes you. So hasten to enter Islam, with submission to the will of Allaah, with eagerness and delighting in this blessing of Allaah.

You should note that if you fall short in your observance of hijab because your human weakness or you feel embarrassed in front of your people, this is regarded as a sin. That should not prevent you from doing the great good deed which will lead you to Paradise and save you from Hell, namely embracing Islam. You should also note that the Shaytaan (Satan) is the enemy of all the sons of Adam, and he is the one who is stirring up these doubts in order to prevent you from entering this religion, so that he can increase the number of those who will follow him to Hell. So be strong and courageous in making the decision that will lead to eternal happiness, by Allaah’s leave. We ask Allaah to help you and to give you the will power to enter Islam as our sister in Islam, and to share this blessing. We thank you for your confidence in us.

And Allaah is the Guide to the Straight path.

[HULK]

Confused about women covering their faces

QUESTIONFirst of all I must make clear that I have read your articles related to this topic. Although I have heard other evidences to suggest that the FACE veil is optional, due to the following:

(1)When the ayah was revealed commanding the believing women to cover (24:31) only the wives of the prophet covered themselves with a facial veil. The other Muslim women did not take steps to veil their faces.

(2)When some of the sahabah intended to propose to a women they would go and look at her without her knowledge. And of course if she had worn a facial veil they would not have been able to see her?

This topic is causing me much confusion please clarify the importance of the niqaab, I only want to do the correct thing for the sake of Allah.


ANSWERPraise be to Allaah.

Firstly:

We appreciate your keenness to find out the truth and follow it, and we ask Allaah to show us the truth as truth and enable us to follow it, and to show us falsehood as false and enable us to avoid it. The correct view regarding this matter is that it is obligatory for women to cover all of their bodies in front of men.

Secondly:

Your saying that “the rest of the Muslim women did not cover their faces” is not correct. Rather the command to observe full hijab applied to the wives of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) and his daughters and the believing women. The evidence for that is the verse in which Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“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 Allaah is Ever Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful”

[al-Ahzaab 33:59]

And Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“And tell the believing women to lower their gaze (from looking at forbidden things), and protect their private parts (from illegal ***ual acts) and not to show off their adornment except only that which is apparent (like both eyes for necessity to see the way, or outer palms of hands or one eye or dress like veil, gloves, headcover, apron), and to draw their veils all over Juyoobihinna (i.e. their bodies, faces, necks and bosoms)”

[al-Noor 24:31]

The command in these two verses is general and applies to all believing women.

Al- Bukhaari narrated that ‘Aa’ishah said: “May Allaah have mercy on the first Muhaajir women. When Allaah revealed the words ‘and to draw their veils all over Juyoobihinna (i.e. their bodies, faces, necks and bosoms)’ they tore their aprons and covered their faces with them.” See also question no. 6991.

Abu Dawood (4101) narrated that Umm Salamah said: “When the words ‘to draw their cloaks (veils) all over their bodies’ [al-Ahzaab 33:59] were revealed, the women of the Ansaar went out looking as if there were crows on their heads because of the covering.” Classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh Abi Dawood.

The Muhaajir and Ansaari women obeyed this command and covered their faces.

Thirdly:

With regard to a man looking at the woman to whom he wishes to propose marriage, this is part of the Sunnah. Abu Dawood (1783) narrated that Jaabir ibn ‘Abd-Allaah said: “The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: ‘When any one of you wants to propose marriage to a woman, if he can look at that which will motivate him to go ahead and marry her, then let him do so.’ I proposed marriage to a girl and I used to hide myself until I saw that which motivated me to go ahead and marry her, then I married her.” Classed as hasan by al-Albaani in Saheeh Abi Dawood, no. 1832. In the report narrated by Ibn Maajah it says that he hid in her garden to see her.

This hadeeth indicates that the women of the Sahaabah used to cover their faces, because if it had been the custom for women to uncover their faces, there would have been no need to hide, because he would have been able to see her in any place if she had been uncovering her face.

But because it was the custom for women to cover their faces, he needed to hide. It is well known that if there are no non-mahram men around, a woman does not cover her face, such as when she is in her house or in her garden, as in this hadeeth.

And Allaah knows best.

[HULK]

In posts mian bhi different scenarios main ne post kiyeh hain baccho. Should there be any ambiguity, please aik to khud bhi search kerney ki koshish kero doosrye na samajh main ae to zaroor poochna. Inshallah main apney imaan se bilkul aur poori koshihs keroonga ke aap sub ke liyeh durust answer ki talash karoon.

And Allah knows best.

[Enigma]

main Iss Liye Iss Section Main Nahin Aati Aap Log Itni Deep Batein Kerte Ho Keh Kuch Wakai Hi Ser Ke Ooper Se Guzer Jati Hain..............
Anyways Adi Swetu Larkiyon Ko Parda Tu Kerna Hi Chahiye Yeh Alag Bat Hai Keh Ajkal Fashion Ki Waja Se Koi Iss Bat Ka Khayal Nahin Kerta Keh Parda Ka Hukam Hamre Mazhab Main Bhi Hai.........mushkil Se Tu Thori Si Females Kerti Hain Parda Yar Unko Tu Kerne Do.........aur Jahan Tak Tumhare Udhaar Ki Bat Hai Tum Dena Hi Mat Kisi Ko Bhi Ok.........

[HULK]

Rijjo, guriya itni mushkil batain nahin hain:) sirf references hain mazhabi point of view se. aap thora sa time nikal ker perhain, inshallah sub samajh aa jaega:)

[AQN]

When I opend up this page and found Adi's question, very first thought was ....

"ye bhi naa! ... sawal aisa poocha jis pey baat kernay baethein tu 80 % to 90 % tu connection religion sey hoga ... n phir wohi controversies hosaktein hein ki her baat mey religion k ley aatey hein :)"

per jaisey hi next msg scroll down huwa .... tu phir tu .... u knowww :) ... yani baat already kaafi sey zeyada cover hochuki huee hey :)

khair good Adi u asked this with a positive intention ... keep it up cz indeed discussion helps alot in opening up mind and thinking about some anti-own-perception (means other aspects than our own perceptions) .... and when I reached NB's line ki ....

"kuch post kernay sey pehlay agar research ker liya jaey tu ...."

I was like ...

"No, its discouraging ... plus we some time have no attraction towards research or find out info .... rather we like to have a one-to-one talk so that we can deal it more humanly" ......

bu then later this has been cleared :) that what he meant.

Khair I guess he has given enough reference so "what Islam says?" has no confusion ...
bas unhi deenvi baatoo'n ko thoda dunyavi point of view sey dekhtey huey aik baat kahoon gee which I felt and think ...
that whether wear a hijab or not ... whether wear Abaya or not, just respect it ... it feels bad when I see tht women just wearing it for fashion ... though it would be great even in this case if they really look like being covered .... but ho kiya raha hey ... ki since Abaya n scarfs are in fashion tu her taraf ye nazar tu aata hey per 'Hijab' ka true concept unmey kaheen nahi hota (mostly) .... ya phir MASHALLAH itney attractive scarfs pehnay huey hotey hein ki nazar khud bakhud udhar uuth jati hey logo'n ki ..... Islam ney aurtoo'n ko khushboo sey bhi mana kiya ki is sey mardoo'n k mutawajja honey ka imkan hosakta hey .... tu phir ye tu badi baat hey.

iska negative pehlo ye bhi hey k aik tu Hijab ki hurmat muttasir horahi hey ... agar kisi non-paki non-Muslim k point of view sey sochein and concieve karein is scenario (naqab n hijab key) k lehaz sey ... kia image baney gee zehn mey ki kiya mtalb hey hijab ka aur ye kis maqsad k leye hey? ........... jawab yaqeenan asal jawab sey bohat mukhtalif hoga.

doosri baat ki Asal (true perdey daar) aur Naql ki pehchan khatam ya mushkil hogaee