Hi Jab
Hi Jab
Assalamu Alaikum
Wa Rahamathullahi
Wa Barakatuh
O Prophet! Tell thy wives and daughters, and the believing women, that
they should cast their outer garments (Jalbab) over their persons (when
abroad): that is most convenient, that they should be known (as such) and
not molested. And Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.
HIJAB Quran; 24:30
Say to the believing men that they should lower their gaze and guard their
modesty: that will make for greater purity for them: and Allah is well acquainted
with all that they do.
HIJAB QURAN; 24:31
1. Clothing must cover the entire body, only the hands and face may remain
visible.
2. The material must not be so thin that one can see through it.
3. The clothing must hang loose so that the shape / form of the body is not
apparent.
5. The design of the clothing must not resemble the clothing of the non believing
women.
6. The design must not consist of bold designs which attract attention.
7. Clothing should not be worn for the sole purpose of gaining reputation or
increasing one's status in society.
The reason for this strictness is so that the woman is protected from the lustful
gaze of men. She should not attract attention to herself in any way. It is
permissible for a man to catch the eye of a woman , however it is haram
(unlawful) for a man to look twice as this encourages lustful thoughts.
Islam protects the woman, it is for this reason that Allah gave these laws. In
today's society womankind is being exploited, female sexuality is being openly
used in advertising, mainly to attract the desires of men and therefore sell the
product. Is the woman really free in today's society ? The answer is obviously no,
the constant bombardment by the media as to how the ideal woman should look
and dress testifies to this.
Islam liberated woman over 1400 years ago. Is it better to dress according to man
or God ?
We know the veil from the antique Hellas, for instance, where the established
women of society had the right to wear one, while the prostitute and the female
slave had to go about bare-headed and thus unprotected against being accosted.
Throughout History, noblewomen have worn veils when walking about among the
lower classes, or they have hidden their faces behind fans.
The bridal veil and the nun's habit had a similar purpose. In the New Testament, in
his first letter to the Corinthians Paul states that during prayer, women should
cover their head.
Nowadays, some people are astonished daily by seeing women wearing veils.
Most have an idea that the veil is oppressive, and many protest loudly and publicly
on behalf of these women.
One thing that these officious persons have in common is usually that they have
never found it necessary to ask the women themselves, not to speak of making
themselves acquainted with the religious and cultural background of the veil. Even
so, they are busy imposing on others their personal opinions as to what is
oppressive.
If one asks the women behind the veils, the story is quite different.
The orthodox Muslim woman does not perceive the veil as inhibiting or oppresive.
Quite the contrary. The veil guarantees her the full respect of the surroundings,
and thus must be considered a privilege rather than a burden.
The dignity of the wife or the daughters, or the dignity of any Muslim woman, for
that matter, must be respected and protected, writes Momina Abdullah on the
Internet.
Many Danes entertain the erroneous notion that the veil represents a compulsion
from the husband and the religion. But women wearing veils, on the other hand,
normally radiate devotion towards their religion. They have chosen the veil as a
clear demonstration of their Muslim identity.
Forcing anyone to do something against their own will is against Islam. This point
is stressed by all the women we have spoken to. There is no demand of
compulsion in the Koran. On the other hand, every human being should see it as a
religious duty to act out of a clean heart.
Of course there may be families where the woman is forced, for instance to stay at
home. But that does not imply that doing so is Islam, the sisters Batool, of 21
years, and Ayisha, of 19, concord. There are oppressed women in all cultures,
Danish or Muslim. And as in all other situations it is important to consider each
particular case for itself instead of generalizing. For a woman is not oppressed
unless she feels it that way.
In many ways, Muslim women have more freedom than women in the West. First
of all, the veil has meant that I can walk around without being judged by my
appearance. Secondly, the women are equally respected and appreciated whether
they choose to be housewives or professional women.
God has forbidden the believers from backbiting
Conclusion:
We all know;
Who we are
What Our obligations are
What Day of Judgement is
what Jannah is
what Jahannam is
We have to remind ourselves often and not forget, that We stop earning Hasnah
as soon as we enter our grave.….