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22 Apr '16

What sources do Muslims refer to for guidance about hijab?

Posted by Nosheen Z in What sources do Muslims refer to for guidance about hijab?
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Hadith (the tradition of the Prophet) says that with regard to the veiling of women, the Prophet’s companion Hazrat Umar bin Al-Khattab used to say, ‘O Allah’s Apostle! I wish you ordered your wives to cover themselves from the men because good and bad ones talk to them.’ So Allah revealed the verse of the veiling of women. This text is found in Bukhari, vl, bk 8, sunnah 395.

Another verse that supports the veiling of women can be found in Surah XXXIII, “O Prophet! Tell thy wives and thy daughters and the women of the believers to draw their cloaks close around them. That will be better, so that they may be recognized and not annoyed.”
22 Apr '16

Was wearing head-covering (modern-day hijab) present in Arab countries before Islam?

Posted by Nosheen Z in modern-day hijab
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Khimar (a head-covering by Arab women) was actually worn as an ornament. It hangs down over the wearer’s back but the upper area of the front tunic has a wide opening, exposing women’s breast. When Islam came into the picture, the command to cover the bosom was created. This ornament, as can be seen, is far from today’s concept of what hijab is.
22 Apr '16

Do debates about wearing hijab exist among Muslim?

Posted by Nosheen Z in Do debates about wearing hijab exist among Muslim?
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Yes. Even among Muslim women themselves, there are debates about hijab. Many believe that the veil helps them attain personal liberty. Instead of being objectified, they feel that they are able to attain autonomy in an environment that objectifies the female gender. However, there are voices of dissent as well. Some argue that hijab only provides an illusion of safety. They also think that it only frees men of the responsibility to govern their own behavior. However, Islam doesn’t allow men to behave in an irresponsible manner. Instructions are provided to both men and women regarding their behavior in public as well as personal life.
22 Apr '16

Muslims themselves have various interpretations of what the hijab should look like. What are some of the things they all agree upon?

Posted by Nosheen Z in kinds of hijab
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If you visit Arab countries, it becomes apparent that even Muslims have different interpretations of the Qur’an with regards to the hijab. For example, some places in Iran require women to wear black, full-body veil; the woman can see outside because of the sheer material surrounding the eye area but nobody can see her. And in Saudi Arabia, face veil (only the eyes are visible) are widely used. But what everyone agrees upon is that no private body part, or the figure, should be displayed.