Hijab

Undoubtedly, in this age of ours - which some have named as the ‘age of nudity and sexual freedom’ and in which, West-stricken individuals regard wantonness of women as being part of this freedom - the mention of hijaab is very disconcerting for this...

Undoubtedly, in this age of ours - which some have...

Excuse Six: If I wear the hijab then nobody will marry me, so I' m going to leave it off until then. Any husband, who desires that you be uncovered and adorned in public in defiance of and in disobedience to Allah, is not a worthy husband in the firs...

Excuse Six: If I wear the hijab then nobody will m...

"And they shall not display their beauty and ornaments, except what is apparent of it. And they should draw their KHEMAAR (scarves) over their bosoms, and shall not relax this code in the presence of other than ..." Nur24:31 The term ‘Khemaar' in Ara...

"And they shall not display their beauty and ornam...

"If a woman does not wear a veil, let her hair be cut; but if it is disgraceful for a woman to have her hair cut off or her head shaved, then let her wear a veil." "Judge for yourselves. Is it becoming for a woman to worship God without covering for ...

"If a woman does not wear a veil, let her hair be ...

In the Jewish tradition when a Jewish woman[1]did go out in public, she always went out with a head covering which also covered the whole face, leaving one eye free. Going out without a head covering was considered so shameful that it was grounds not...

In the Jewish tradition when a Jewish woman[1]did ...

"Tell the believing men that they shall subdue their eyes, and safeguard their private parts (from being seen). This is purer for them. God is fully Cognizant of everything they do. And tell the believing women to subdue their eyes, and safeguard the...

"Tell the believing men that they shall subdue the...

Modesty and chastity , very important ideologies with Islam, are achieved by prescribing standards on behavior and the dress of a Muslim. A woman who adheres to the tenements of Islam is required to follow the dress code called Hijab, other synonymes...

Modesty and chastity , very important ideologies w...

Lack of veiling or poor veiling are extremely bad and lead to a lot of corruption. It is God's intent to forbid lack of veiling and poor veiling: Blessed are those who follow God and protect their women by enforcing veiling. As men and women have to ...

Lack of veiling or poor veiling are extremely bad ...

Thereof; that they should draw their veils over their bosoms and not display their beauty except... [Holy Quran: Nur 24:31] Veiling, or covering woman's beauty and protecting her from the evil eyes of the rude, lustfully corrupt and satanic men is a ...

Thereof; that they should draw their veils over th...

There are a series of traditions in this area which completely explain this issue. In the previous lesson we presented the traditions that basically stated it was forbidden for a man to look at the face of a non-mahram woman. There are another series...

There are a series of traditions in this area whic...

From what has been referred to in these lessons, it can be seen that, in the first place, Islam is concerned with and is attentive to the importance, extraordinary value and necessity for the legitimacy of sexual relations between men and women, whet...

From what has been referred to in these lessons, i...

But there is another verse in this Surah which relates to our discussion. "O Prophet! say to your wives and daughters and the believing women that they draw their outer garments (jilbab) close to them; so it is more proper that they may be known and ...

But there is another verse in this Surah which rel...

"O you who believe! Let those your "owned ones" and those of you who have not reached puberty ask your permission (before they came to your presence) at three times: before the ritual prayer of dawn and when you put off your outer garments at noon; a...

"O you who believe! Let those your "owned ones" an...

Now we will discuss the other exceptions, some relates to the extent of the hijab. There is another exception which relates to the number of individuals. Some have no debate and othes require a bit of explanation. The phrase, "reveal not their adornm...

Now we will discuss the other exceptions, some rel...

In the traditions we have many which relates to the time when one is a suitor for marriage at which time it is permitted to look. Does this not mean, then, that it is not permitted if one is not a suitor? Not only is it permitted but it has been stre...

In the traditions we have many which relates to th...

As a conclusion to our previous discussion, there are two points to be mentioned. One is that the science of the principles of religious jurisprudence has two expressions which are of use to us here. Something do not have the advisability to make the...

As a conclusion to our previous discussion, there ...

"Say to the believing men that they cast down their look and guard their private parts; that is purer for them. God is aware of the things they do."1 "Say to the believing women that they cast down their look and guard their private parts and reveal ...

"Say to the believing men that they cast down thei...

We have seen through these lessons that according to the precise and moderate precepts of Islam, in regard to the relations of a man and a woman based upon the reliable sources and practices of the Holy Prophet and infallible Imams, it is documented ...

We have seen through these lessons that according ...

This itself is an issue that the customes and habits of Muslims oppose something which is clear from the verses of Quran and the traditions. The customs of the Muslims are not something which can be easily put aside. There is a need for an analysis a...

This itself is an issue that the customes and habi...

Another issue is shaking hands. Of course, all of these issues arise only when there is no lust or fear of deviation present; otherwise they are clearly not permitted. Again, the traditions and religious edicts confirm one another in this matter. The...

Another issue is shaking hands. Of course, all of ...

Again concerning "What their right hands own," if a female slave is mahram to a man, is a male slave mahram to his female owner or not? I am using the term 'mahram' here erroneously with a purpose because this is an interpretation that others have. T...

Again concerning "What their right hands own," if ...