Hijab

Muslims recognize God Almighty as the grand creator and supreme authority over the universe, and hence the religion He has sent – Islam – is a complete way of life for us. Accordingly, Divine law is followed at all times, and submitting to God’s comm...

Muslims recognize God Almighty as the grand creato...

Often labeled as oppressive, many fail to realize that the Hijab truly empowers every female with the ability to control how she is treated and respected in society, her safety, and who deserves to see her beauty, all while making a statement against...

Often labeled as oppressive, many fail to realize ...

“O you Children of Adam! We have bestowed on you raiment to cover your shame as well as to be an adornment to you. But the raiment of righteousness, that is the best. Such are among the Signs of Allah, that they may receive admonition.” (Quran 7:26) ...

“O you Children of Adam! We have bestowed on you r...

A Muslim woman wears hijab for the simple reason that God has commanded it in the Quran and Sunna. As Muslims we make the testimony “Muhammad is the messenger of God“. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) would not be a messenger if he did not co...

A Muslim woman wears hijab for the simple reason t...

What does a young woman demonstrate about herself when she dons a headscarf, but ties it so that bits of hair hang out or her neck or chest are not fully covered, and then matches it with make-up, form-fitting tops, skin-tight jeans, bare forearms, b...

What does a young woman demonstrate about herself ...

It's finally time to start following the examples of Lady Fatima and Lady Zainab (peace be upon them). It's time to get serious about wearing the Hijab! We always hear about the importance of Hijab and how the purpose of Hijab is similar to that of a...

It's finally time to start following the examples ...

It is not uncommon for non-Muslims and even many Muslims to associate the Islamic commandments on Hijab with females, even though Islam has ordained Hijab for both men and women. In fact, many of us would be surprised to note that Allah states in the...

It is not uncommon for non-Muslims and even many M...

The word Hijab literally means a curtain or veil and is best understood by exploring the Islamic concept of modesty. Muslim men and women are required to be modest while mingling with unrelated members of the opposite gender. The content of our speec...

The word Hijab literally means a curtain or veil a...

The subject of identity seen by many is one of the most important subjects in the world today. Within human history, each one of us has sought to look at, develop, and understand the identities of the people around us in order that we’re able to live...

The subject of identity seen by many is one of the...

Islam invites the faithful to understand the meaning behind the practical rules and external forms of worship. Although Hijab aids the person who wears it by protecting her superficial physical form from becoming a commodity, undesired exposure and s...

Islam invites the faithful to understand the meani...

It has gone everything from a highly political statement in the West, to a deeply personal religious act, progressing to a requirement in such countries as Iran and Saudi Arabia. The word “Hijab” roots from the Arabic word “hajaba” meaning to hide fr...

It has gone everything from a highly political sta...

The word Hijab typically conjures up images of women in headscarves or long, flowing dresses covering the entire body and maybe the face. This is not entirely inaccurate, as in Arabic Hijab literally means a cover or screen. However, in Islam it is s...

The word Hijab typically conjures up images of wom...

The concept of Hijab is not a new phenomenon. Most people know that Muslim women who cover their hair and are dressed modestly are observing the Hijab. Most people are unaware, however, that the concept of Hijab is rooted in Judeo-Christian philosoph...

The concept of Hijab is not a new phenomenon. Most...

Are Muslim women oppressed? Are they forced into wearing the scarf ? Is the Hijab a form of male dominance over women? Do men have to wear a scarf ? What is the purpose of the scarf, and why do women wear it in their driver’s license and passport pho...

Are Muslim women oppressed? Are they forced into w...

Women are expected to dress modestly in clothes that do not reveal the shape of their bodies to men. The loose coat or jilbaab covers the woman’s body and hides the shape of her body from onlookers. The veil and a loose outer clothing protects a wome...

Women are expected to dress modestly in clothes th...

In the Qur’an women are admonished to cover their heads and to pull their coverings over their bosoms. However the style and degree of veil varies according to the situation. The veil affords women modesty, respect and dignity and protects herself fr...

In the Qur’an women are admonished to cover their ...

Islam stresses the relationship between body and mind. In covering the body one shields the heart from impurities. Men are instructed to restrain or avert their eyes from women, and women are expected to wear loose outer garments and to cover their h...

Islam stresses the relationship between body and m...

By Mahboubeh Gandom Abaadi (A Seminary Graduate and Lecturer) Those who are against hijab raise the following questions and problems: What is the rational reason for wearing hijab? Martyr Motahhari states: “In my opinion, origins of the privacy and s...

By Mahboubeh Gandom Abaadi (A Seminary Graduate an...

By Mahboubeh Gandom Abaadi (A Seminary Graduate and Lecturer) Islam essentially aims to pave the way for human being’s salvation and all religious beliefs and moral and juridical precepts have been revealed in line with this ultimate goal. In other ...

By Mahboubeh Gandom Abaadi (A Seminary Graduate an...

By Mahboubeh Gandom Abaadi (A Seminary Graduate and Lecturer) Those who are against hijab raise the following questions and problems: 1. Regarding the fact that women comprise half of the population in the society; could hijab lead to the isolation a...

By Mahboubeh Gandom Abaadi (A Seminary Graduate an...

By Mahboubeh Gandom Abaadi (A Seminary Graduate and Lecturer) Through an analytical approach, the present research is an attempt to find fair answers to such questions, investigating the issue of “hijab”? in Islamic community and among other peoples ...

By Mahboubeh Gandom Abaadi (A Seminary Graduate an...