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[sister in islam]

What is the Hijab?

Hijab refers to both the head covering traditionally worn by Muslim women and modest Muslim styles of dress in general. It’s not only physical, but Hijab has a social element too, in which a Muslim woman is encouraged to conduct herself (in public) in a modest manner. As to not bring any unwanted attention towards herself.
Why do women wear the Hijab?

Every woman will have her own story, some will say it make them feel liberated, some will say they feel protected, confident, religious, respected, distinguished, happy...the list can go on.
In the west, women are under a constant pressure to look and dress a certain way, be it through TV, Magazines or Films, an unreal standard of ‘beauty’ has been dictated, which leads not only to women feeling inadequate, but leads men into a false sense of how a woman should be.
Why does Islam encourage Hijab?

It not only makes a woman feel confident and liberated, but encourages society to not see women as objects of desire. Islam promotes sexual equality, the Hijab allows women to be an instrumental part of the society without being judged down or favoured by man’s perception and desires.
Can Hijab be practiced in a modern & secular society?

Across the west there are millions of Muslims sisters who go about living the every-day life, just like women from all faith backgrounds. They go to the same school, they have the same degrees and work the same ‘Nine-to-Fives’. The Hijab only ever conflicts with secular values if it is misunderstood and taken out of context.
Does Hijab prevent a woman from aspiring to her dreams?

Absolutely not, every woman has the right to fulfill her aspirations, whether she wishes to become a Doctor, a TV presenter or even an Astronaut. Of course, across cultures there may be barriers which through women may find it hard to break in to, however the same is true for women who don’t wear the Hijab.
Why don’t men wear the Hijab?

They do, but as explained above the Hijab is much more than just the headscarf, men in Islam are required to be modest in their dress also, wearing tight, revealing clothes is prohibited relatively. Men are obliged to not look at women with lust as part of their Hijab, as this erodes the morals of society.
Are women less-equal in Islam?

No. In fact, when Islam was established, one of the first things Prophet Muhammad (saw) promoted were rights for females; to own property, to choose their spouse, to be able to divorce, to have their own business, to have equal pay, to lead.
The Hijab is often made out to be an object of shame women are forced to carry simple for being a woman, which is far from the truth, the Hijab in fact should be seen as a symbol of Woman’s rights, equality and freedom.

[Shia_Debater]

I know its the girls section but i saw it on the side menu on the homepage, nice post

[sister in islam]

Shia_Debater, on 14 August 2011 - 01:28 PM, said:

I know its the girls section but i saw it on the side menu on the homepage, nice post

lol SD Masha'Allah i agree. Its ok u can still comment lol...

[lyla242010]

Salam alaykom,

I'm new to the forum and would love some advice if anyone can help please, I would love to wear the hijab I have been wanting to for a very long time now but my husband won't allow it and I don't know what to do wether I should wear it anyway which would cause alot of fights and might led to divorce,

Does anyone know what Islam tells us to do in these sistuations?

[sister in islam]

walaikum as-salam sis, Hijab is obligitory upon all muslim women, as it states in the Quran

“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 therof; that they should draw their veils over their bosoms and not display their beauty except to their husbands, their fathers, their husbands' fathers, their sons, their husbands' sons, their brothers, or their brothers' sons or their sisters' sons, or their women or the servants 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 you Believers, turn you all together towards Allah, that you may attain Bliss.” (Quran 24:31).

“O Prophet, tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers to draw their cloaks close round them (when they go abroad). That will be better, so that they may be recognised and not annoyed. Allah is ever Forgiving, Merciful.” (Quran 33:59)

Im not sure about the rules for your situation, however, in my opinion Allah's rules come before your husbands and just remember only YOU will have to answer to him on judgement day.

May i ask why your husband does not allow hijab? you a safe guarding your beauty, and keeping it for his eyes only, he should surely encourage you.....

May Allah ease you in your situation sis

[lyla242010]

Salam sister,
Thank you for taking time out to answer my question, yes I agree 100% that Allah's rule come before my husbands and I know it's obligatory on Muslim women to wear the hijab that's not te only reason I want to wear I actually love hijab and think it's a beautiful thing, I just feel like I'm in a difficult sistuation and know that it shouldnt be but I also have a little daughter who's only 10 months to support,

Honestly sister I don't know why he won't allow I aak him constantly and his only reply is "NOT NOW when all our kids are grown and married" which I think is a silly answer.

[sadiqa zaidi]

please just tell me how can i be the advance member to enter in a chat room i have so many things to discuss

[WhiteSkies]

sadiqa zaidi, on 15 October 2011 - 03:47 AM, said:

please just tell me how can i be the advance member to enter in a chat room i have so many things to discuss

You need to make at least 50 posts on the forum.

[alimohamad40]

lyla242010, on 22 August 2011 - 07:19 PM, said:

Salam alaykom,

I'm new to the forum and would love some advice if anyone can help please, I would love to wear the hijab I have been wanting to for a very long time now but my husband won't allow it and I don't know what to do wether I should wear it anyway which would cause alot of fights and might led to divorce,

Does anyone know what Islam tells us to do in these sistuations?

the general islamic rule says:
" no obedience for any creature in disobeying the creator"
لا طاعة لمخلوق في معصية الخالق

[3rd June]

lyla242010, on 23 August 2011 - 04:50 PM, said:

Honestly sister I don't know why he won't allow I aak him constantly and his only reply is "NOT NOW when all our kids are grown and married" which I think is a silly answer.

It means He thinks that Hijab is for old aged women.

[syeda subas naqvi]

its a gud topic n i only want to say k jism k sath sath dil ka hijjab hona bhi zarori hi
insan ki neyat achi honi chay kun k aksaer hijab mein rhny wli uratn he ghalt kam krti hein

[Nocturne]

syeda subas naqvi, on 22 October 2011 - 08:14 AM, said:

its a gud topic n i only want to say k jism k sath sath dil ka hijjab hona bhi zarori hi
insan ki neyat achi honi chay kun k aksaer hijab mein rhny wli uratn he ghalt kam krti hein

Please use English except for Urdu forum...

Yes people's niyyah and thoughts should be clean too but "most of the times the women in hijab are the ones doing wrong" and from some men too "the ones with long beards are the ones doing wrong" does not take away obligatory status off wajib things, from anyone. Something general I have noticed as people use these excuses when asked about hijab etc.