"And order the Muslim women to lower down their sights a little and guard their chastity and show not their adornment but as much which is itself apparent and remain putting their head coverings over their bosoms....." Surah Nur, ayat 31
The above ayat in the Quran talks about the Hijab for women & from whom it is to be done. Hijab is like a statement made by the women about their integrity and self worth without voicing it .Every woman is beautiful, and so Hijab helps the women to protect that beauty which is precious and not for the world to enjoy.It protects the women from harm physically & emotionally by not attracting unwanted attention from random people. The confidence and power that Hijab gives to women is remarkable and a blessing from Allah.
The Hijab for women consists of the following things:
1) Lowering ones gaze: Lowering ones gaze is a sign of modesty and respect. The muslim women just like the men are not to look at na-mahrams unnecessarily. Looking at mahram men is allowed but also without any lustful intension. If one has a doubt that their looking at someone might trigger any haraam feelings or thought, it is haraam to look at that person.
2) Dress code - Women are to cover certain parts of the body:
a) Hands till the wrist
b) Head and neck
c) Legs
d) Feet
In addition to covering these parts women are to wear clothing that doesn't reveal the shape of their body. wearing jewelery that is seen is also Haraam except for rings, which also would have to be avoided if they were to trigger any lust in another person. Also wearing jewelery that's not seen but whose noise attracts attention eg.bangles or anklets are to be avoided.
The Prophet (SAW) asked Fatima (SA), what is the thing which is a blessing for woman? She said that, 'she must not see a man (stranger and not intimate) and a man must not see her.'
3) Interacting with na-mahram men- It is Haraam to talk to na-mahrams without a reason. Unnecessary conversations lead to no positivity. When it is meant not to speak to na-mahrams one must not confuse it with not speaking to the people at college or work the point is to only have the amount of conversation that is needed. Islam is a practical religion, and Allah knows you can't live without communicating to the other beings when something is to be said. Shaking hands with na-mahrams is also haraam unless you are wearing gloves so there is no contact oh the skin.
4) Movement- women in general are to be more contained than out there, anything that attracts attention is to be avoided. Because even though your intention might be right you can't trust nor help how the other people feel or think about a certain way because of your actions.
If you're Hijab is not as it's supposed to be then you aren't doing Hijab not to get discouraged though, you can always work towards becoming perfect.Especially since now it's clear to you.
Every woman should guard her beauty from random people. It's only when you respect your body and not just in your mind but show that you do, is when you'd be given due respect in return and not be objectified (which is very prominent in todays world).Women strangely are in a fit and are speaking up against them being objectified when they themselves in some way or the other are promoting it. It's time to become practical and deal with this with a sense of maturity and logic. Discuss this with you fellow girl friends and sisters, see who the loser is in the process the one who is hiding or the one who is "flaunting" it all like an idiot.
Muslim women are not oppressed, we have been liberated in every single way. What is more liberating; to walk on the street covered shielding your body and feeling safe demanding respect, Or wearing what you like and revealing your body and being in constant fear of being mistreated or objectified?. This is a logical question every girl and women should ask herself, Allah has not made anything wajib or haraam because he felt like it without a reason, it's all a benefit to us in the end of the day. So girls embrace Hijab and promote it clear all the stupid misconceptions. Be proud to represent yourselves as Muslim women.
Syeda Fatima, 18
(syeda715@hotmail.com)
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The article of womens hijab was really interesting as i like the way u people write such gr8 articles ..n encourage me by writing such articles ... imso glad to read all these articles im really thankfull to u sis ...thanxs alot sis ...i really lik ur article itss imporatnt for the girls to knw all this abt hijaab ... n u r doing a gr8 job .. god bless u dear ...insiya
This article has givin me gr8 deal of awareness .. it woke me up infact.. As we all know, Islam has always stressed on hijab n coverance of a woman.. its just dat u need to do it in a perfect manner.. today's teenagers r unaware of all dis.. being open has become a stlye n a sign of being modern.. however it is nothin like this.. if we look into history of any field.. derz nower where muslim women didn't have their influence .. so it is necessary for us to hold importance for hijab.. i would like to thank syeda and samreen for this gr8 work!! itz a proud feeling to hav sisters like u!! khz!!
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