Before posting hadeeth on the topic of Hijab, please read the comment section in full. All relevant hadeeth and Quranic verses along with their historical background are thoroughly discussed in the comment section.
I wish people would actually start reading and understanding the quran on their own, instead of listening to people's preach. A lot of people say women who do not cover their hair are damned and yet, they actually say that based on what scholars say and scholars can say anything and people will accept. I find that sad, really, alot of non-muslims think muslim women are oppressed but the truth is, man-made rules are the one to blame.
Khurma is a head covering ?? Khimar / khomoorehenna The traditional meaning has always been a cover, NOT a head cover; however, the latest innovation in translation defines it as head cover. Khimar was intentionally MADE to mean “head cover” by scholars who wished to enforce their personal understandings which, ironically, contradict God in the Quran. They passed this corrupted meaning to one another, including the scholars who re-wrote the Arabic dictionaries. The word “khimar” comes from the root word khamara which means “to cover,” so anything that covers anything is a khimar. Wine in Arabic is called “khamra”, because it covers the brain and makes one lose his or her ability to think correctly. A curtain is a khimar because it covers a window, a tablecloth is a khimar because it covers a table, a dress is a khimar because it covers the body (any dress is considered a khimar; khimar is not limited to a head cover). A blanket can be used as a khimar, a shawl is a khimar, etc. Most of the translators, influenced by Hadith translate the word as VEIL and thus mislead most people to believe that this verse is advocating the covering of the head. In 24:31 God is asking the women to use their cover ‘khimar’ (being a dress, a coat, a shawl, a shirt, a blouse, a scarf etc.) to cover their chest / bosoms, not their heads or their hair. If God so willed to order the women to cover their heads or their hair, nothing would have prevented Him from doing so, but God did not order the women to cover their heads or their hair. The Arabic word for chest, “jaib” is in the verse (24:31), but the Arabic words for head, “raas” or hair, “shaar” are NOT in the verse. The last part of the verse (24:31) translates as, “They shall not strike their feet when they walk in order to shake and reveal certain details of their bodies.” The details of the body can be revealed or not revealed by the dress you wear, not by your head cover. Notice also the expression in 24:31, “They shall not reveal any parts of their bodies, except that which is necessary.”
muhaned elnour Thats exactly what i say...but its like talking to a brick with some ^_^. The verse says "their khimar" which they even used to wear before Islam, So God said that the Khimar they wear, let them cover their bosoms with it. if God wanted women to cover the hair He would have ordered it clearly. I think if women want to cover their hair its not a problem as long as they don't say God ordered it, or being forced into wearing one. But its stupid, i don't see why women want to cover the hair in western countries since the klimaat is completely different than in a desert.
+muhaned elnour I have been looking through youtube videos on hijab for almost a year. I have been saying similar things in comments. I think you said it better. One of the best comments I've seen. Thank you!
Hi im not arabic so can you please answer this question. When i pray do i have to wear hijab. Also it says we have to cover our breasts with our khimar? What is khimar mean.
Thank you so much for this. You have no idea how helpful this is. I am so tired of people indirectly telling me that the hijab is obligatory and making me feel like I'm a sinner.
i agree its not mandatory but you wana do it, no1 will stop you but some people go around and advertise it as mandatory which is pushing away people from the religion..thanks
***** God made one of the most attractive creatures on this planet which is a woman who´s supposed to be seen for who she Really is. But Anyone who request to cover their physical, temporary, external appearance in this world to be seen for who they really are is seens as naive in this world! They must be seen as naive religious fanatics or opressed into covering their own temporary bodies, so says the misogynistic Satan! This is the predomenant attitude in this world, especially in it´s cultures where women are highly valued for temporary and external beauty! (this is the so called Californication/plastic Barbie-world. Oh them dull plastics... they don´t WANT a mystery, they want plastic boobs and blonde hair to be seen and the obvious kind of plastic magic! Every true mystery they hate, cause they don´t get it!) (I´M NOT EVEN RELIGIOUS, BUT I AM A WOMAN AND I WEAR THE VEIL AS SEEN IN MY PROFILE-PICTURE, BTW!)
what do mean by Arabs ?? as an arab im against that dnt try to do what u think u still need to wear fit clothing or maybe u wanna be walking outside naked.
Sandy Muller Not all Arab men are like what you have generalized onto. Yes it was and remains part of the Arab culture today. It is not part of the Islam. And yes the men's mentality is partly to blame but we all are very well aware that this issue (of men's mentality) is not unique to Muslims or Arabs.Similarly in the western world sexualization of women in the media is an ongoing and worsening problem. Men and women both are mutually responsible for this in the west. But not all western women and men are the same. Making sweeping general assessments and statements don't help any argument.
The very last question that needs to be addressed is, if evidence of command of Hair Covering is not in Quran nor can be found in Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) Authentic Ahadeeth, then where and how did Head Scarf Covering became obligatory in the Muslim world.
Huh, finally I some video of such kind! MashaAllah!) I have the same ideas, and I do not wear hijab, but in the eyes of other muslims I'm either non "practicing muslim", or, as I 'm a revert, I'm I person who "need to understand islam better". And also nice to see that there are other sisters who also have these views!)
I agree 100%. Its so relieving that Im not the only person who thinks like this. I wear the hijab sometimes and for cultural reasons not Islamic. Alhamdulilah, Thank you for this video.
These are pretty much my thoughts. What also bothered me was that with the spread of Islam was the spread of arabization and indigenous cultures were being destroyed and I found that sad because to be a Muslim doesn't mean you have to be an Arab and even in the Quran it says that we were purposely made into different groups. We are supposed to be diverse. I do wear hijab from time to time but I really see no evidence for it being mandatory either.
I use the same logic and methodology that I used to derive at the conclusion that Islam is the truth, and I simply cannot be convinced that headscarf is a commandment from God. If anything, it is optional, not obligatory.
The word 'hijab' appears seven times in the Quran. Five of them as 'hijab' and two times as 'hijaban', these are verses: 7:46, 33:53, 38:32, 41:5, 42:51, 17:45 & 19:17. None of these 'hijab' words are used in the Quran in reference to what the traditional Muslims call today 'hijab', that being the head cover for Muslim woman! The word 'hijab' in the Quran has nothing to do with the Muslim women's dress code. **everyone should know what is the dress code for ISLAM is not what bukhari or the imams ,or shia's..etc says !! the dress code is already been given by Allah in the previous Aya in quran : The Best Garment in (quran 7:26) allah said : وَ لاَ يُبْدِيْنَ زِيْنَتَهُنَّ إِلاَّ مَا ظَهَرَ مِنْهَا وَ لْيَضْرِبْنَ بِخُمُرِهِنَّ عَلىَ جُيُوْبِهِن “...and not display their beauty except what is apparent, and they should place their khumur over their bosoms...” Ask ur self what does allah says by this ??? Allah said : "O you who believe, when you rise to observe the Salat, you shall wash your faces and your arms to the elbows, and wipe your heads and your feet to the ankles." (quran 5:6) وَ لاَ يُبْدِيْنَ زِيْنَتَهُنَّ إِلاَّ مَا ظَهَرَ مِنْهَا " .... not to show their adornments except that of it which normally shows." What does allah means by , "What Normally shows",so what parts are they in ur body ??? in (Quran 24:31). Here God commands women not to reveal their adornments (beauty spots) except what is normally apparent (face, hair, lower arms and lower legs .. etc). the answer is Here ! (quran 5:6) Allah said : "O you who believe, when you rise to observe the Salat, you shall wash your faces and your arms to the elbows, and wipe your heads and your feet to the ankles." 1- Wash the face = it means you can show your Face 2- Wash the arms to the elbows = Arms and Elbows 3- Wipe the head= it means u can show your HEAD (hair,ears are included) 4- Wipe the feet to the ankles = your feet and Ankles can be exposed .. This is the Dress Code..All theses Parts can be exposed even in Prayers Rule : Lengthen your Garments "O prophet, tell your wives, your daughters and the wives of the believers that they shall lengthen their garments. This is better so that they will be recognized and not molested. God is Forgiver, Merciful." 33:59 When we reflect on the above words, we would understand the great wisdom of God. In this verse, God, deliberately said that women should lengthen their garments, but did not say how long is long. God could have said tell them to lengthen their garments to their ankles or to their mid-calf or to their knees, but He did not. God knows that we will be living in different communities and have different cultures and insists that the minor details of this dress code will be left for the people of every community to decide for themselves, as long as righteousness is always maintained.
lets talk about hejab 1st : where did u get that word from ?? Allah did not said hejab is a dress code so who told u it is .. long time a go arab used to were it not cuz they were muslims it cuz of the desert area they lived in ,,,anyway its not islamic it traditional culture
Yes. Historically hijab has been practiced by Jews of Madinah and has been adopted by the Muslims. No where in Quran it says that a women needs to cover her hair during Prayers. It was a tradition of Jews that carried on among Muslims in Madinah.
modlogman yea I think the question should be whether its the hair literally or just the symbol of having head covering being a spiritual honour of subjection to husband and the angels. This is worth reading, biblehub.com/commentaries/1_corinthians/11-10.htm
Thank you for posting this video in this place where most of the hijab 'evidence' videos are about scholar's subjective views, excuses for not wearing hijab,pearl/lollipop analogies etc with verses without the proper context.
In a decade's time when this dilemma will be discovered & felt in the west, an unbalanced situation will push the Muslim generations to find it hard to follow the religion and to keep up their pace with the modern times. Therefore it is very important for present generation to understand Quran and authentic ahadeeth with intelligence and wisdom and not to blindly follow what has been practiced before.
Different cultures practice different traditions about covering hair, neck & throat. Quran is clear (my earlier comments) about what to include in decency. What is left vague is what to exclude. The rule by Quran is for what to include as a vital code (bosom covering) of decency for various cultural dresses. Religion is easy to follow, don't make it rigid. Allah has given intelligence to everyone to form their own choice for what to exclude according to their times & surroundings.
Why do you want to identify that girl as a Muslim? Cannot you give her respect as a women whether she is Muslim or non Muslim? Does Islam state that one needs to know about a women's religion in order to give her respect?
This is my second time of explaining the context of this above mentioned verse 59 Sura Al-Ahzab. Read it carefully as you have not read the previous comments carefully before. Muslim Ummah is misguided by the Scholars who take out a single verse from Quran without concerning background and context and apply it to make rules keeping Muslim Ummah totally in dark regarding the context of that verse.
Masha'allah for this! I have NO issue with hijab or hijabis, I love wearing a headscarf and modest garb to pray, HOWEVER, I don't feel comfortable at least right now wearing full hijab all the time. I'm glad to see that it's not in fact mandatory.
It's time for all Muslim adults and youth to stand up against orthodox Muslims so that future generations could follow what really Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) has left for them to become bright cool minded energetic intellectual Muslims carrying religion and worldly life together with the given Wisdom by Allah. This is my last comment. Thank you to all my viewers who have enjoyed this video. May the Creator guide us all human beings and peace to you all.
The deliberate vagueness on part of Allah for the phrase illa ma zahara minha (what may [decently] be apparent), is meant to allow for all the time-bound changes that are necessary for human moral and social growth. This Ayah and the issue of decency have been extensively discussed in earlier comments.
I agree with you. Muslim women keep going on about how wearing hijab is obligatory but yet there is not one Hadith that supports that! It stipulates covering your chest etc & shielding your beauty. However as it's open to interpretation - somehow people have assumed it means cover the head? What if the woman has a beautiful face? Should she cover that too? If you truly want to shield your beauty then in reality you should cover your ENTIRE body. How many western women would be willing to wear
This is a psychological fight that Muslim women have to win to make it easy for their future generation daughters to survive as a healthy Muslim community in which they not only would be able to flourish & attain their full potential but also guide future Muslim generations in a healthy and intelligent way in all aspects of life.
We all need to think and reflect that, are these circumstances (i.e. times of insecurity) as described in Sura Al Ahzab verse 60, prevalent around us at present or not and hence, is there a need to wear an outer garment (Jilbab)? If there is a need, then Muslim men should be blamed for not cleansing the neighbourhood according to this verse and not doing what Allah has commanded.
I have always been saying that before accepting any view point from anybody including myself, all MUSLIMS should weigh it within the frame work of Quran to see its validity and don't leave it on others including scholars. I have shown that the viewpoint of previous scholars about obligation of head covering has no evidence from Quran and authentic ahadeeth. I am asking everyone to read Quran themselves rather than relying on scholars to dictate their lives.
BY THE WAY! the verse still does not instruct to cover the head. The issue of Muslim identity is discussed in detail previously in the comments section.
In Muslim communities in the west, rather than an issue of insecurity, head covering,like peer pressure,is becoming a community pressure, which is isolating our community further.
Regarding the identity of Muslims among nonbelievers, you need to read through the verses of Sura Alazab verse 58,59 & 60 where the outer garment is mentioned with regards to the special situation that was happening in Madina. It is again an irresponsible attitude to take verses of Quran out of context to make a generalized ruling for all situations. These have been discussed in detail in the comment section.
Non of my sisters wore the hijab. Asking all those who told them " show me the exact verses in the Quran" And " well men should have hijab in thier eyes" This is great I need to show this!
Regarding the purpose of head covering, your arguments about heat, sun and wind are not equally applicable to all communities and societies of the world in terms of practicality & fashion. In a religion that claims to be universal, a rule can not be made based on a section of people. Traditionally the head covering has been prevalent in some cultures & not in others. My argument is that it should not be promoted as part of Islam as it is not directed by Allah and Authentic ahadeeth.
For Prayer time as being five, Allah has told us in Quran. For Fajr, Maghrib and Isha. See Ch11 V 114. "And establish regular Prayers at the two ends of the day and at the approaches of the Night" For Zuhr, Asr & Fajr see, Ch 17 V 78 "Establish regular Prayers - at the sun's decline till the darkness of the Night, and the morning Prayer". For Isha See Ch24 V58 "and after the late-Night Prayer: For Asr Ch 2 V 238 "Guard strictly your Prayers, especially the Middle Prayer"
Normal environment is the professional and working environments. Are we Muslims not mature enough to know how to maintain a distance of mutual respect and decency during contact between men and women in these environment?
Emphasis should not be on identity literally, but laterally, i.e. developing a family atmosphere in faith centres,which deeply satisfies the inner self recognition rather than on outer appearance, which then promotes an alienated look.
Now about guarding beauty from ones eyes, I explained in my earlier comments that Islam discourages the attitude of lustful thinking towards opposite sex (Sura Al Nisa verse 24 & 25). It wishes to develop an atmosphere of mutual respect and decency. That is why the rules about modesty and Hijab start with men as explained in the video, to lower their gaze and mend their thinking attitudes. Also Quran describes the definition of decency and modesty as explained in the video.
Fifthly, for the last evidence go to Google's search, "Islamic Research Foundation International" on its web page select "Women in Islam" and under it read the two topics "Women in Islam - Hijab" and secondly "Is Head Covering for Women Mandatory In Islam" which explain this issue in detail with references from Ahadeeth.
Regarding Hijab, Jilbab and Guarding Modesty, Quran is clear in their principles as described in video. It is up to the Modern Muslims how they apply its principles in Modern times into practice according to their surroundings.
One thing all the scholars have forgotten while interpreting Islam is that times change and cultures change too. Similarly personal habits and practices of societies change too. Scholars have made Islam a stagnant religion unable to coop with change. If Muslims can make a technical leap from camel to cars, why can't they make progress with rules of Islam doing justice and fair play with Islamic principles in new times and cultures.
Hello: I found this video and the comments you posted as well as the links to the articles fascinating. Is Head Cover for Women Mandatory? Women in Islam: Hijab. I have to tell you that I am not currently a Muslim woman. I have not formerly taken the sha-hada (spelling) although I plan on doing so, however, I do feel that the hijab is a good defining characteristic to separate believing women from non-believing. I do find that the article titled: Women in Islam: Hijab in fact proves
There are no ahadeeth in Sahih Bukhari & Shaih Muslim in which Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) had instructed Muslim ladies to wear head covering. This is a clear evidence.
I never said that hijab prevents the abuse and mistreatment of women. hijab is a way a woman dresses and acts to feel devoted to God and avoid lustful stares from most men. when I walk by a construction site, I dont get stares and whistles anymore. I feel comfortable that my curves and behaviour arent increasing sexual tension in the public air and explotation of womans bodies which exists in the world today. I wear it for myself in public, it makes me feel happy and preserved. Self respect.
In verse 33, Allah says to the wives of Prophet that it is HIS wish to remove all abomination from them and make them pure and spotless, so that as Mothers of the Ummah (as declared in verse 6 of the same Sura) they could devote themselves for the superior task of teaching and praying during and after Prophet's Life. For this reason these restrictions were imposed on them (after giving them a choice in verse 28), as follows.
It is a pity that you have not read the historical background of Hijab explained in the previous comment section. The Jews and Christians did it due to their cultural practices and self made religious ideologies of the native lands they lived in. As time matured, Practicing Jews and Practicing Christians have moved on from Hijab since their women and particularly men folk became socially mature and learned how to maintain a respectable distance with each other.
According to these facts, I do agree that logically the hijab is probably not mandatory for all women, but it may be considered highly beneficial to the Muslim woman. Especially, when she could be harassed. I agree with you, but I think it is the right thing to do. I think that God wants the woman to make this decision for herself.
FINALLY ! ME AND MY HUSBAND WAS LOOKING FOR THIS !! :) Its true, Hijab is wrong. The Quran has many Surahs that people missunderstand, just like Jihad! Some muslimw think Jihad means 2 fight non-Muslims but it really means to fight and become a better Muslim. "Inner" fight with yourself etc. Salam
In order to earn extra reward, one can do extra in prayers, charity and their conduct to other people. Rather than relying on materialistic objects to show that they do extra, the influence of strong characters and personalities have lasted longer and deeper, when they do extra in their Muslim conduct and behavior.
Many thanks for your comments. The video highlights the fact that how the cultural and traditional dresses of these nations and countries were influenced and changed by Arab cultural dress. The traditional dresses of those women were already modest in the first place and there was no need for them to be modified. Islam does not give us any specific dress, rather it gives us code of dress to be adaptable for all nations.
Ok, ask those scholars "you believe in", to bring the evidence from Quran and hadeeth about head covering for women. There is no priesthood in Islam. Quran has always encouraged people to think themselves by inviting them to learn from lessons of history and various natural phenomena. It has always invited people to ponder on whether their approach is right or wrong by declaring itself as the Criterion between right and wrong.
There is no instruction laid down by Prophet Mohammad (PBUH)for women to cover their heads, in authentic ahadeeth compiled by Imam Bukhari in Sahih bukhari and also the other hadeeth book, Sahih Muslim. The ahadeeth related to Asma (may Allah be pleased with her) are not about women's head covering in the above mentioned two sources.
Wearing Hijab is not the way of showing pride in being Muslim, rather Muslim women should take pride in showing self control behaviour, decency in relationship with other men and women & in refraining from the un-Islamic norms of the western society i.e. ADAGP (alcohol, drugs, adultery, gambling and pork).
Alhamdulillah being a Muslim man and staying in a very noble profession dealing with lower, middle and upper social classes in both Muslim countries and Non Muslim countries,I have always been a student of Muslim History, Quran and Ahadeeth, and reflecting the wisdom gained on the society.
This is a completely opposite attitude to what Quran says in Sura Al-Rum Ch 30 verse 8, "Do they not reflect in their own minds?" And Sura Al-Mulk Ch 57 verse 10, "They will further say: "Had we but listened or used our intelligence, we should not (now) be among the Companions of the Blazing Fire!"
The issue is not one's choice about Hijab, but when it is made a mandatory dress code, especially when Allah has not instructed it nor did Prophet Mohammad (PBUH).You are clearly confusing a choice attitude i.e. head covering with an obligatory rule by Allah i.e. bosom covering in a modest dress.
Thank you for mentioning. Head covering for Muslim women during praying times are basically the etiquettes of praying. They are applicable to all Muslim women irrespective of place & age i.e. girls and elderly women.
Thank you for your good natured comments. I have discussed in detail how Islam is beautiful but Muslims have made it ugly as they practice in Muslim countries.
I am neither Suni nor Shia. I am a Muslim that follows Quran and Prophet MOHAMMAD (PBUH) wisdom through the authentic Ahadeeth. Thanks for the Dua. Please make Dua for all of us including me, yourself and all the Muslims that may Allah guide us all and raise the veils that are blinding everyone's eyes and minds.
Also you have quoted a trimmed & cut section of a Hadeeth, which is a very irresponsible act on your part. The context of thin clothes has been trimmed out to make a generalization. Very irresponsible attitude. The Hadeeth you mentioned is regarding Asma daughter of AbuBakr and is regarding her wearing THIN CLOTHES.
Allah commands us in Quran Sura Al-Qamr Ch 54 verse 22, 32, & 40 "Indeed we have made Quran easy to understand? Is there any who receive admonition?" When the doctors of Muslim Ummah i.e Scholars were open minded and encouraged dynamic thinking, they lead Muslim Ummah to its peak of civilization. Muslims were not only leaders in science, trade & economy but everything they put their hands on.
Imam Bukhari was not satisfied either by 747500 Ahadeeth which he investigated and that is why he selected only 2500 authentic ahadeeth. Problem with Muslims now a days is that rather than understanding the wisdom behind the ahadeeth and applying them to modern circumstances, they close their minds and give equal weight to weak and strong ahadeeth. The great scholars like Imam Bukhari had avoided adapting this attitude and kept the religion adaptable to all nations and times.
Thanks for your supporting remarks. The issue of beauty of women and the practicalities with it have been discussed in the comment section in detail. Read them before typing the same statements again and again.
There is no evidence in Quran and Authentic Ahadeeth to suggest head covering as it is practiced by Muslim women. Agreement between scholars does not automatically mean that this is the right thing to do. 7 years ago the scholars had been justifying suicide bombings too, and have now taken a U turn on their opinion since it has come to their own door steps. It is the failure on part of 21st century Muslims to recognize the difference between cultural practice and Islamic principles.
Instead of wearing modest clothing according to local culture and having strong and modest character, if Muslim women start wearing traditional Islamic clothing, what benefits you think they can enjoy in this modern world? Looking at the state of affairs of women in Muslim Ummah (one big family) where women are abused and mistreated, it seems that this respect is not going to last long. Read the comment section to get an idea what is already happening with women in Muslim countries.
You will also find in discussion how various ahadeeth have been trimmed and cut from original authentic ahadeeth, for misdirecting Muslims in various issues for political and social gains. According to Quran and authentic ahadeeth, Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) did not direct women to cover their hair in his time.
Please read the earlier comments again before writing the same things again and again. Ask the psychologists about dressing up differently in a society and its practicalities.
So much so to the extent that Quran gives warning to these people that if they still don't stop, they will be killed (verse 61). Order of killing was merited with the cases of rapes that took place during that time.Quran has not only given the context of the revelation of this verse 59, but also tells us what is the purpose for this rule which was described by Quran itself as that Muslim women should be recognised in these situations and not become the target.
You cann't help looking at this section again and again. Don't you? I think it is sufficient to conclude here as Quran says Ch 73 Verse 10 & 11, "And have patience with what they say and leave them with noble dignity. And leave me alone to deal with those in possession of the good things in life, who yet deny the truth and bear with them for a little while" You language of this comment speaks for your thoughts and character.
Prophet also said that there will be a time when my Ummah will be miss guided by its own scholars. Ahadeeth were always in context of the times and surroundings. No one is allowed to change the principles of the religion. But Allah has given us intellect to make sense out of Quranic principles and Islamic practices and has given breathing space for the diversity of human race which HE himself has created. This is not picking and choosing within the religion. This is using COMMON SENSE.
In the 21st century, Muslim parent should pay more attention towards the character rather than materialistic appearance. Communication is no longer limited to physical contact with eyes or voice only. The communication with mobiles, SMS, emails, internet, chat rooms etc is more powerful without someone going out of their house. Hijab is a false psychological satisfaction to parents and has failed to improve the mentality of the Muslim men towards women.
(Hadeeth continues) 'Umar addressed her and said, "I have recognized you, O Sauda." He said so, as he desired eagerly that the verses of Al-Hijab may be revealed. So Allah revealed the verses of "Al-Hijab" It is a pity that people trim & cut ahadeeth and also take them out of context.
Thank you for your comments. I do share and appreciate your honest feelings. There are many Muslim individuals like in other faiths, who do not rely on identity to serve their religion and community.
In order to differentiate between good and bad advice from scholars every Muslim needs to think and reflect with Quran before accepting any point of view. Quran is the judge between good and bad as described by Allah in Sura Aal-e-Imran Ch 3 Verse 4 "and He sent down the Criterion (of judgment between right and wrong)."
The purposes described for each of these instructions by Quran itself make it clear that Sura Al Ahzab verse 59 was a solution given in special circumstances while the actual instructions about modesty for men and women or if you would like to call it Hijab are revealed in Sura Noor Verse 30, 31.
The rule described in Ch 33 Verse 59 regarding outer garment or Jilbab is not an absolute rule anyway. Because the same verse ends with "Allah is oft forgiving and most merciful". The absolute rules are like as described in Ch 2 verse 196 regarding Haj, Umrah and Sacrifice which ends as "And fear Allah, and know that Allah Is strict in punishment." Absolute rules are always described as Allah is swift in punishment etc. If Allah has described mercy for this rule, what is our attitude towards it?
Look closely on the verse 59 & 60 of Sura Al-Ahzab Ch 33, explaining the need for Jilabihinnah(outer Garments)and their diversity in Muslim world as shown in video. It is for times of insecurity for Muslim women. Not as a general rule.
If you want your daughter to wear Hijab, you should also have the courage to tell her that it is in your tradition and culture and not part of Islam. Watch the video again and read carefully the whole comment section where you can find when Hijab became obligatory & also the social impact of Hijab on women in different cultures.
. Hence, the injunction to cover the bosom by means of a khimar, (a term so familiar to the contemporaries of the Prophet) does not necessarily relate to the use of a khimar as such but is, rather, meant to make it clear that a woman's breasts are not included in the concept of "what may decently be apparent" of her body and should not, therefore, be displayed.
Yes it is a very important issue. Please read my previous comments regarding the Hijab culture in Muslim countries and its effects on quality of motherly hood, growth of generations and approach of nations. Has the Hijab corrected the Muslim men's attitude towards women in Muslim societies. The answer is NO! Have Muslim men developed a chaste attitude on streets outside home? The answer is NO!
Imam Bukhari took 30 yrs to investigate more than 750,000 sayings of Prophet (PBUH), traveling throughout the Islamic Empire to verify the sources, their character and authenticity. After 30 yrs of hard work, out of 750,000 ahadeeth, he selected just about 2500 ahadeeth to be genuine and authentic.
The injunction to cover the bosom by means of a khimar, in verse 31 of Sura Al Noor, does not relate to the use of a khimar as such but is, rather, meant to make it clear that a woman's breasts are not included in the concept of Illa Ma Zahara Minha "what may decently be apparent" of her body and should not, therefore, be displayed.
"Aurat" is a word widely used in Urdu language for women. But what about "lady" a word in English used for woman or "Nisa" & "Imraata" words used in Arabic for women? Your argument based on one language and its interpretation deprives Islam from its universal status.
Both ahadeeth describe the behavior of Ladies at Prophet Mohammad's times according to their culture and society around them, while Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) did not instruct them to do that. Tell me if Islam claims to be a religion for all times and all nations, why does it insists on a uniform for ladies.We all need to rethink on the principles described in Verse 31 on Modest dress in Sura Al Noor
According to you, if that is so, then Muslim men should wear thobe, aba and ghutra (their head covering). As it was the traditional dress of Prophet Mohammad and his companions. What about leaving modern transports in place of camel and horse riding. What about using stamps/seals in place of signatures. I must emphasis that we all should try to understand the wisdom behind Prophet's sayings and doings and must not confuse it with the culture and tradition of that time.
Muslim Ummah is misguided by the Scholars who take out a single verse from Quran without concerning background and context and apply it to make rules keeping Muslim Ummah totally in dark regarding the context of that verse.
It was also worn by wife of Abu Jahal "the torturer of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH)", by Hinda, the wife of Abu Sufyan "the mutilator of the body of Hazrat Hamza" (uncle & one of the companions of Prophet). So it is unwise to say that Khimar is a part of Islam. Sadly Muslim women in general feel proud of it since they have been brought up with this ignorance. It is time for Muslims to grow up and learn.
The purposes described for each of these instructions by Quran itself make it clear that Sura Al Ahzab verse 59 was a solution given in special circumstances while the actual instructions about modesty for men and women are revealed in Sura Noor Verse 30, 31.
Hijab has not been the universal practice of Muslim women since Prophet's times. It was the Abbasid dynasty in 1030 AD (if you read the history of Abbasids and the Muslim culture) that it was officially launched as an obligation for women, based on various fatwas in response of the moral devaluation and corruption of the Muslim society at that time. It was used as the psychological weapon to restrict women from participating actively in the society and to prevent their normal contact with men.
37 My interpolation of the word "decently" reflects the interpretation of the phrase illa ma zahara minha by several of the earliest Islamic scholars, and particularly by Al-Qiffal (quoted by Razi) as "that which a human being may openly show in accordance with prevailing custom (al-adah al-jariyah)".
I have expressed my opinion of the verse 31 of Ch 24 Sura Alnoor in detail in my earlier comments discussing "Guard one's beauty" and definition of decency. The direct instructions is to cover bosom and it makes sense not to include head and neck in the definition of decency, hence no direct reference, since in many cultures in the world it is not customary to cover head, hair, throat and neck (e.g. in Europe, Australia and USA) staying with in the limits of decency.
Rather than looking at the word "Aurat" it may be better for you to track the word Hijab in Quran and you will find it to be used only for Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) household ladies with the references discussed in this section earlier and is not applicable on all Muslim ladies in general since the terms and conditions vary for ordinary Muslim women compared to Mothers of the Ummah according to Quran.
The pivotal clause in the above injunction is the demand, addressed in identical terms to men as well as to women, to "lower their gaze and be mindful of their chastity": and this determines the extent of what, at any given time, may legitimately - i.e., in consonance with the Quranic principles of social morality - be considered "decent" or "indecent" in a person's outward appearance.
Hijab is justified in most Muslim countries where Muslim women are insecure while walking in streets and working in professional environments,suffering verbal,visual & physical harassment and where the Muslim men are not following Quran ie.keeping their gaze down and clearing the neighborhood.
Thanks. It is from Abdullah Yusuf Ali "The Holy Quran Text-Translation and Commentary" 1937 Edition published in Lahore Pakistan (shown in video) and Mohammad Asad "The Message of Quran" 2003 Edition published by Book Foundation Bristol England (discussed in one of the comments. Also Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim English text.
I am a muslim woman and I totally agree with u... I have made my research too and come up with the same result ,do u know what!! we have been living the lie from so long... thanx for the clarification in english
The whole argument is about modestly dressing up whether it is a man or a woman. Both are required to act and dress up modestly, soberly and decently. For sensible people mini skirt comes no way in the definition of modest dress since it is too much revealing. Similarly if a man stays bare chest in front of women is also not a modest behavior in civilized societies.
I understand your situation fully.Wearing scarf and by giving in to this social pressure,in reality is encouraging and letting Muslim men to accept that women are lustful creatures.Muslim women while portraying it as a part of religion;unconsciously are embedding in the psychology of Muslim men that they are more lustful than intelligent species.This very attitude is discouraged in Quran(Sura AlNoor verse 30). Allah has warned men especially against this behaviour.(Sura Al Nisa verse 24 & 25)
Before posting hadeeth on the topic of Hijab, please read the comment section in full. All relevant hadeeth and Quranic verses along with their historical background are thoroughly discussed in the comment section.
I wish people would actually start reading and understanding the quran on their own, instead of listening to people's preach. A lot of people say women who do not cover their hair are damned and yet, they actually say that based on what scholars say and scholars can say anything and people will accept. I find that sad, really, alot of non-muslims think muslim women are oppressed but the truth is, man-made rules are the one to blame.
That's right. Being a Muslim does not mean being an Arab.
Khurma is a head covering ??
Khimar / khomoorehenna
The traditional meaning has always been a cover, NOT a head cover; however, the latest innovation in translation defines it as head cover. Khimar was intentionally MADE to mean “head cover” by scholars who wished to enforce their personal understandings which, ironically, contradict God in the Quran. They passed this corrupted meaning to one another, including the scholars who re-wrote the Arabic dictionaries.
The word “khimar” comes from the root word khamara which means “to cover,” so anything that covers anything is a khimar. Wine in Arabic is called “khamra”, because it covers the brain and makes one lose his or her ability to think correctly. A curtain is a khimar because it covers a window, a tablecloth is a khimar because it covers a table, a dress is a khimar because it covers the body (any dress is considered a khimar; khimar is not limited to a head cover). A blanket can be used as a khimar, a shawl is a khimar, etc. Most of the translators, influenced by Hadith translate the word as VEIL and thus mislead most people to believe that this verse is advocating the covering of the head.
In 24:31 God is asking the women to use their cover ‘khimar’ (being a dress, a coat, a shawl, a shirt, a blouse, a scarf etc.) to cover their chest / bosoms, not their heads or their hair. If God so willed to order the women to cover their heads or their hair, nothing would have prevented Him from doing so, but God did not order the women to cover their heads or their hair.
The Arabic word for chest, “jaib” is in the verse (24:31), but the Arabic words for head, “raas” or hair, “shaar” are NOT in the verse.
The last part of the verse (24:31) translates as, “They shall not strike their feet when they walk in order to shake and reveal certain details of their bodies.” The details of the body can be revealed or not revealed by the dress you wear, not by your head cover.
Notice also the expression in 24:31, “They shall not reveal any parts of their bodies, except that which is necessary.”
muhaned elnour Thats exactly what i say...but its like talking to a brick with some ^_^. The verse says "their khimar" which they even used to wear before Islam, So God said that the Khimar they wear, let them cover their bosoms with it. if God wanted women to cover the hair He would have ordered it clearly. I think if women want to cover their hair its not a problem as long as they don't say God ordered it, or being forced into wearing one. But its stupid, i don't see why women want to cover the hair in western countries since the klimaat is completely different than in a desert.
Agreed. And yet there are so many who insist that this thinking is "absurd" and that we are clearly ignoring the commandments of Allah (swt).
+muhaned elnour I have been looking through youtube videos on hijab for almost a year. I have been saying similar things in comments. I think you said it better. One of the best comments I've seen. Thank you!
Hi im not arabic so can you please answer this question.
When i pray do i have to wear hijab.
Also it says we have to cover our breasts with our khimar? What is khimar mean.
Also they say we have to cover our neck and ear. How do you do that without wearing hijab
Thank you so much for this. You have no idea how helpful this is. I am so tired of people indirectly telling me that the hijab is obligatory and making me feel like I'm a sinner.
head covering is not against islam or culture !!
if u wanna do it ,then go head no1 is forcing you BUT dont say this Nikab is from Allah ..
i agree its not mandatory but you wana do it, no1 will stop you but some people go around and advertise it as mandatory which is pushing away people from the religion..thanks
LOL who doesnt :P
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God made one of the most attractive creatures on this planet which is a woman who´s supposed to be seen for who she Really is. But Anyone who request to cover their physical, temporary, external appearance in this world to be seen for who they really are is seens as naive in this world! They must be seen as naive religious fanatics or opressed into covering their own temporary bodies, so says the misogynistic Satan! This is the predomenant attitude in this world, especially in it´s cultures where women are highly valued for temporary and external beauty! (this is the so called Californication/plastic Barbie-world. Oh them dull plastics... they don´t WANT a mystery, they want plastic boobs and blonde hair to be seen and the obvious kind of plastic magic! Every true mystery they hate, cause they don´t get it!)
(I´M NOT EVEN RELIGIOUS, BUT I AM A WOMAN AND I WEAR THE VEIL AS SEEN IN MY PROFILE-PICTURE, BTW!)
what do mean by Arabs ??
as an arab im against that dnt try to do what u think u still need to wear fit clothing or maybe u wanna be walking outside naked.
Sandy Muller Not all Arab men are like what you have generalized onto. Yes it was and remains part of the Arab culture today. It is not part of the Islam. And yes the men's mentality is partly to blame but we all are very well aware that this issue (of men's mentality) is not unique to Muslims or Arabs.Similarly in the western world sexualization of women in the media is an ongoing and worsening problem. Men and women both are mutually responsible for this in the west. But not all western women and men are the same. Making sweeping general assessments and statements don't help any argument.
The very last question that needs to be addressed is, if evidence of command of Hair Covering is not in Quran nor can be found in Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) Authentic Ahadeeth, then where and how did Head Scarf Covering became obligatory in the Muslim world.
Huh, finally I some video of such kind! MashaAllah!) I have the same ideas, and I do not wear hijab, but in the eyes of other muslims I'm either non "practicing muslim", or, as I 'm a revert, I'm I person who "need to understand islam better".
And also nice to see that there are other sisters who also have these views!)
I agree 100%. Its so relieving that Im not the only person who thinks like this. I wear the hijab sometimes and for cultural reasons not Islamic. Alhamdulilah, Thank you for this video.
These are pretty much my thoughts. What also bothered me was that with the spread of Islam was the spread of arabization and indigenous cultures were being destroyed and I found that sad because to be a Muslim doesn't mean you have to be an Arab and even in the Quran it says that we were purposely made into different groups. We are supposed to be diverse.
I do wear hijab from time to time but I really see no evidence for it being mandatory either.
I use the same logic and methodology that I used to derive at the conclusion that Islam is the truth, and I simply cannot be convinced that headscarf is a commandment from God. If anything, it is optional, not obligatory.
"The depth of a Muslim's IMAN and character should never be judged by a beard or a Scarf".
The word 'hijab' appears seven times in the Quran. Five of them as 'hijab' and two times as 'hijaban', these are verses: 7:46, 33:53, 38:32, 41:5, 42:51, 17:45 & 19:17.
None of these 'hijab' words are used in the Quran in reference to what the traditional Muslims call today 'hijab', that being the head cover for Muslim woman!
The word 'hijab' in the Quran has nothing to do with the Muslim women's dress code.
**everyone should know what is the dress code for ISLAM is not what bukhari or the imams ,or shia's..etc says !!
the dress code is already been given by Allah in the previous Aya in quran :
The Best Garment in (quran 7:26)
allah said :
وَ لاَ يُبْدِيْنَ زِيْنَتَهُنَّ إِلاَّ مَا ظَهَرَ مِنْهَا وَ لْيَضْرِبْنَ بِخُمُرِهِنَّ عَلىَ جُيُوْبِهِن
“...and not display their beauty except what is apparent, and they should place their khumur over their bosoms...”
Ask ur self what does allah says by this ???
Allah said : "O you who believe, when you rise to observe the Salat, you shall wash your faces and your arms to the elbows, and wipe your heads and your feet to the ankles." (quran 5:6)
وَ لاَ يُبْدِيْنَ زِيْنَتَهُنَّ إِلاَّ مَا ظَهَرَ مِنْهَا
" .... not to show their adornments except that of it which normally shows."
What does allah means by , "What Normally shows",so what parts are they in ur body ???
in (Quran 24:31). Here God commands women not to reveal their adornments (beauty spots) except what is normally apparent (face, hair, lower arms and lower legs .. etc).
the answer is Here !
(quran 5:6)
Allah said : "O you who believe, when you rise to observe the Salat, you shall wash your faces and your arms to the elbows, and wipe your heads and your feet to the ankles."
1- Wash the face = it means you can show your Face
2- Wash the arms to the elbows = Arms and Elbows
3- Wipe the head= it means u can show your HEAD (hair,ears are included)
4- Wipe the feet to the ankles = your feet and Ankles can be exposed ..
This is the Dress Code..All theses Parts can be exposed even in Prayers
Rule : Lengthen your Garments
"O prophet, tell your wives, your daughters and the wives of the believers that they shall lengthen their garments. This is better so that they will be recognized and not molested. God is Forgiver, Merciful." 33:59
When we reflect on the above words, we would understand the great wisdom of God. In this verse, God, deliberately said that women should lengthen their garments, but did not say how long is long. God could have said tell them to lengthen their garments to their ankles or to their mid-calf or to their knees, but He did not. God knows that we will be living in different communities and have different cultures and insists that the minor details of this dress code will be left for the people of every community to decide for themselves, as long as righteousness is always maintained.
lets talk about hejab 1st : where did u get that word from ??
Allah did not said hejab is a dress code so who told u it is .. long time a go arab used to were it not cuz they were muslims it cuz of the desert area they lived in ,,,anyway its not islamic it traditional culture
muhaned elnour no the head must be covered during prayer. Even the Bible says it.
Yes. Historically hijab has been practiced by Jews of Madinah and has been adopted by the Muslims. No where in Quran it says that a women needs to cover her hair during Prayers. It was a tradition of Jews that carried on among Muslims in Madinah.
modlogman yea I think the question should be whether its the hair literally or just the symbol of having head covering being a spiritual honour of subjection to husband and the angels. This is worth reading, biblehub.com/commentaries/1_corinthians/11-10.htm
Thank you for posting this video in this place where most of the hijab 'evidence' videos are about scholar's subjective views, excuses for not wearing hijab,pearl/lollipop analogies etc with verses without the proper context.
In a decade's time when this dilemma will be discovered & felt in the west, an unbalanced situation will push the Muslim generations to find it hard to follow the religion and to keep up their pace with the modern times. Therefore it is very important for present generation to understand Quran and authentic ahadeeth with intelligence and wisdom and not to blindly follow what has been practiced before.
Different cultures practice different traditions about covering hair, neck & throat. Quran is clear (my earlier comments) about what to include in decency. What is left vague is what to exclude. The rule by Quran is for what to include as a vital code (bosom covering) of decency for various cultural dresses. Religion is easy to follow, don't make it rigid. Allah has given intelligence to everyone to form their own choice for what to exclude according to their times & surroundings.
Why do you want to identify that girl as a Muslim? Cannot you give her respect as a women whether she is Muslim or non Muslim? Does Islam state that one needs to know about a women's religion in order to give her respect?
This is my second time of explaining the context of this above mentioned verse 59 Sura Al-Ahzab. Read it carefully as you have not read the previous comments carefully before. Muslim Ummah is misguided by the Scholars who take out a single verse from Quran without concerning background and context and apply it to make rules keeping Muslim Ummah totally in dark regarding the context of that verse.
Masha'allah for this! I have NO issue with hijab or hijabis, I love wearing a headscarf and modest garb to pray, HOWEVER, I don't feel comfortable at least right now wearing full hijab all the time. I'm glad to see that it's not in fact mandatory.
It's time for all Muslim adults and youth to stand up against orthodox Muslims so that future generations could follow what really Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) has left for them to become bright cool minded energetic intellectual Muslims carrying religion and worldly life together with the given Wisdom by Allah. This is my last comment. Thank you to all my viewers who have enjoyed this video. May the Creator guide us all human beings and peace to you all.
The deliberate vagueness on part of Allah for the phrase illa ma zahara minha (what may [decently] be apparent), is meant to allow for all the time-bound changes that are necessary for human moral and social growth. This Ayah and the issue of decency have been extensively discussed in earlier comments.
I agree with you. Muslim women keep going on about how wearing hijab is obligatory but yet there is not one Hadith that supports that! It stipulates covering your chest etc & shielding your beauty. However as it's open to interpretation - somehow people have assumed it means cover the head? What if the woman has a beautiful face? Should she cover that too? If you truly want to shield your beauty then in reality you should cover your ENTIRE body. How many western women would be willing to wear
This is a psychological fight that Muslim women have to win to make it easy for their future generation daughters to survive as a healthy Muslim community in which they not only would be able to flourish & attain their full potential but also guide future Muslim generations in a healthy and intelligent way in all aspects of life.
We all need to think and reflect that, are these circumstances (i.e. times of insecurity) as described in Sura Al Ahzab verse 60, prevalent around us at present or not and hence, is there a need to wear an outer garment (Jilbab)? If there is a need, then Muslim men should be blamed for not cleansing the neighbourhood according to this verse and not doing what Allah has commanded.
I have always been saying that before accepting any view point from anybody including myself, all MUSLIMS should weigh it within the frame work of Quran to see its validity and don't leave it on others including scholars. I have shown that the viewpoint of previous scholars about obligation of head covering has no evidence from Quran and authentic ahadeeth. I am asking everyone to read Quran themselves rather than relying on scholars to dictate their lives.
BY THE WAY! the verse still does not instruct to cover the head. The issue of Muslim identity is discussed in detail previously in the comments section.
In Muslim communities in the west, rather than an issue of insecurity, head covering,like peer pressure,is becoming a community pressure, which is isolating our community further.
Thank you so much for making this video, I have been confused and frustrated for the longest time but this is making things really clear to me :)
Regarding the identity of Muslims among nonbelievers, you need to read through the verses of Sura Alazab verse 58,59 & 60 where the outer garment is mentioned with regards to the special situation that was happening in Madina. It is again an irresponsible attitude to take verses of Quran out of context to make a generalized ruling for all situations. These have been discussed in detail in the comment section.
Non of my sisters wore the hijab. Asking all those who told them " show me the exact verses in the Quran"
And " well men should have hijab in thier eyes"
This is great I need to show this!
Regarding the purpose of head covering, your arguments about heat, sun and wind are not equally applicable to all communities and societies of the world in terms of practicality & fashion. In a religion that claims to be universal, a rule can not be made based on a section of people. Traditionally the head covering has been prevalent in some cultures & not in others. My argument is that it should not be promoted as part of Islam as it is not directed by Allah and Authentic ahadeeth.
For Prayer time as being five, Allah has told us in Quran. For Fajr, Maghrib and Isha. See Ch11 V 114. "And establish regular Prayers at the two ends of the day and at the approaches of the Night"
For Zuhr, Asr & Fajr see, Ch 17 V 78 "Establish regular Prayers - at the sun's decline till the darkness of the Night, and the morning Prayer".
For Isha See Ch24 V58 "and after the late-Night Prayer:
For Asr Ch 2 V 238 "Guard strictly your Prayers, especially the Middle Prayer"
Normal environment is the professional and working environments. Are we Muslims not mature enough to know how to maintain a distance of mutual respect and decency during contact between men and women in these environment?
Emphasis should not be on identity literally, but laterally, i.e. developing a family atmosphere in faith centres,which deeply satisfies the inner self recognition rather than on outer appearance, which then promotes an alienated look.
Now about guarding beauty from ones eyes, I explained in my earlier comments that Islam discourages the attitude of lustful thinking towards opposite sex (Sura Al Nisa verse 24 & 25). It wishes to develop an atmosphere of mutual respect and decency. That is why the rules about modesty and Hijab start with men as explained in the video, to lower their gaze and mend their thinking attitudes. Also Quran describes the definition of decency and modesty as explained in the video.
Fifthly, for the last evidence go to Google's search, "Islamic Research Foundation International" on its web page select "Women in Islam" and under it read the two topics "Women in Islam - Hijab" and secondly "Is Head Covering for Women Mandatory In Islam" which explain this issue in detail with references from Ahadeeth.
Regarding Hijab, Jilbab and Guarding Modesty, Quran is clear in their principles as described in video. It is up to the Modern Muslims how they apply its principles in Modern times into practice according to their surroundings.
One thing all the scholars have forgotten while interpreting Islam is that times change and cultures change too. Similarly personal habits and practices of societies change too. Scholars have made Islam a stagnant religion unable to coop with change. If Muslims can make a technical leap from camel to cars, why can't they make progress with rules of Islam doing justice and fair play with Islamic principles in new times and cultures.
Hello: I found this video and the comments you posted as well as the links to the articles fascinating. Is Head Cover for Women Mandatory? Women in Islam: Hijab. I have to tell you that I am not currently a Muslim woman. I have not formerly taken the sha-hada (spelling) although I plan on doing so, however, I do feel that the hijab is a good defining characteristic to separate believing women from non-believing. I do find that the article titled: Women in Islam: Hijab in fact proves
There are no ahadeeth in Sahih Bukhari & Shaih Muslim in which Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) had instructed Muslim ladies to wear head covering. This is a clear evidence.
I never said that hijab prevents the abuse and mistreatment of women. hijab is a way a woman dresses and acts to feel devoted to God and avoid lustful stares from most men. when I walk by a construction site, I dont get stares and whistles anymore. I feel comfortable that my curves and behaviour arent increasing sexual tension in the public air and explotation of womans bodies which exists in the world today. I wear it for myself in public, it makes me feel happy and preserved. Self respect.
In verse 33, Allah says to the wives of Prophet that it is HIS wish to remove all abomination from them and make them pure and spotless, so that as Mothers of the Ummah (as declared in verse 6 of the same Sura) they could devote themselves for the superior task of teaching and praying during and after Prophet's Life. For this reason these restrictions were imposed on them (after giving them a choice in verse 28), as follows.
It is a pity that you have not read the historical background of Hijab explained in the previous comment section. The Jews and Christians did it due to their cultural practices and self made religious ideologies of the native lands they lived in. As time matured, Practicing Jews and Practicing Christians have moved on from Hijab since their women and particularly men folk became socially mature and learned how to maintain a respectable distance with each other.
According to these facts, I do agree that logically the hijab is probably not mandatory for all women, but it may be considered highly beneficial to the Muslim woman. Especially, when she could be harassed. I agree with you, but I think it is the right thing to do. I think that God wants the woman to make this decision for herself.
FINALLY ! ME AND MY HUSBAND WAS LOOKING FOR THIS !! :) Its true, Hijab is wrong. The Quran has many Surahs that people missunderstand, just like Jihad! Some muslimw think Jihad means 2 fight non-Muslims but it really means to fight and become a better Muslim. "Inner" fight with yourself etc.
Salam
In order to earn extra reward, one can do extra in prayers, charity and their conduct to other people. Rather than relying on materialistic objects to show that they do extra, the influence of strong characters and personalities have lasted longer and deeper, when they do extra in their Muslim conduct and behavior.
Many thanks for your comments. The video highlights the fact that how the cultural and traditional dresses of these nations and countries were influenced and changed by Arab cultural dress. The traditional dresses of those women were already modest in the first place and there was no need for them to be modified. Islam does not give us any specific dress, rather it gives us code of dress to be adaptable for all nations.
Ok, ask those scholars "you believe in", to bring the evidence from Quran and hadeeth about head covering for women. There is no priesthood in Islam. Quran has always encouraged people to think themselves by inviting them to learn from lessons of history and various natural phenomena. It has always invited people to ponder on whether their approach is right or wrong by declaring itself as the Criterion between right and wrong.
Many thanks for expressing your opinion. I would like to ask you that what is the basis of your current opinion regarding Hijab?
There is no instruction laid down by Prophet Mohammad (PBUH)for women to cover their heads, in authentic ahadeeth compiled by Imam Bukhari in Sahih bukhari and also the other hadeeth book, Sahih Muslim. The ahadeeth related to Asma (may Allah be pleased with her) are not about women's head covering in the above mentioned two sources.
Wearing Hijab is not the way of showing pride in being Muslim, rather Muslim women should take pride in showing self control behaviour, decency in relationship with other men and women & in refraining from the un-Islamic norms of the western society i.e. ADAGP (alcohol, drugs, adultery, gambling and pork).
Alhamdulillah being a Muslim man and staying in a very noble profession dealing with lower, middle and upper social classes in both Muslim countries and Non Muslim countries,I have always been a student of Muslim History, Quran and Ahadeeth, and reflecting the wisdom gained on the society.
I am encouraging all Muslims to look into Quran, think and reflect with Quran before accepting any point of view on any issue in Islam.
There is no verse related to Hijab in Sura 4 Al Nisa. Please do not try to misguide people.
This is a completely opposite attitude to what Quran says in Sura Al-Rum Ch 30 verse 8, "Do they not reflect in their own minds?" And Sura Al-Mulk Ch 57 verse 10, "They will further say: "Had we but listened or used our intelligence, we should not (now) be among the Companions of the Blazing Fire!"
The issue is not one's choice about Hijab, but when it is made a mandatory dress code, especially when Allah has not instructed it nor did Prophet Mohammad (PBUH).You are clearly confusing a choice attitude i.e. head covering with an obligatory rule by Allah i.e. bosom covering in a modest dress.
Thank you for mentioning. Head covering for Muslim women during praying times are basically the etiquettes of praying. They are applicable to all Muslim women irrespective of place & age i.e. girls and elderly women.
Thank you for your good natured comments. I have discussed in detail how Islam is beautiful but Muslims have made it ugly as they practice in Muslim countries.
I am neither Suni nor Shia. I am a Muslim that follows Quran and Prophet MOHAMMAD (PBUH) wisdom through the authentic Ahadeeth. Thanks for the Dua. Please make Dua for all of us including me, yourself and all the Muslims that may Allah guide us all and raise the veils that are blinding everyone's eyes and minds.
Also you have quoted a trimmed & cut section of a Hadeeth, which is a very irresponsible act on your part. The context of thin clothes has been trimmed out to make a generalization. Very irresponsible attitude. The Hadeeth you mentioned is regarding Asma daughter of AbuBakr and is regarding her wearing THIN CLOTHES.
Allah commands us in Quran Sura Al-Qamr Ch 54 verse 22, 32, & 40 "Indeed we have made Quran easy to understand? Is there any who receive admonition?" When the doctors of Muslim Ummah i.e Scholars were open minded and encouraged dynamic thinking, they lead Muslim Ummah to its peak of civilization. Muslims were not only leaders in science, trade & economy but everything they put their hands on.
Imam Bukhari was not satisfied either by 747500 Ahadeeth which he investigated and that is why he selected only 2500 authentic ahadeeth. Problem with Muslims now a days is that rather than understanding the wisdom behind the ahadeeth and applying them to modern circumstances, they close their minds and give equal weight to weak and strong ahadeeth. The great scholars like Imam Bukhari had avoided adapting this attitude and kept the religion adaptable to all nations and times.
Thanks for your supporting remarks. The issue of beauty of women and the practicalities with it have been discussed in the comment section in detail. Read them before typing the same statements again and again.
There is no evidence in Quran and Authentic Ahadeeth to suggest head covering as it is practiced by Muslim women. Agreement between scholars does not automatically mean that this is the right thing to do. 7 years ago the scholars had been justifying suicide bombings too, and have now taken a U turn on their opinion since it has come to their own door steps. It is the failure on part of 21st century Muslims to recognize the difference between cultural practice and Islamic principles.
Instead of wearing modest clothing according to local culture and having strong and modest character, if Muslim women start wearing traditional Islamic clothing, what benefits you think they can enjoy in this modern world? Looking at the state of affairs of women in Muslim Ummah (one big family) where women are abused and mistreated, it seems that this respect is not going to last long. Read the comment section to get an idea what is already happening with women in Muslim countries.
You will also find in discussion how various ahadeeth have been trimmed and cut from original authentic ahadeeth, for misdirecting Muslims in various issues for political and social gains. According to Quran and authentic ahadeeth, Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) did not direct women to cover their hair in his time.
Please read the earlier comments again before writing the same things again and again. Ask the psychologists about dressing up differently in a society and its practicalities.
So much so to the extent that Quran gives warning to these people that if they still don't stop, they will be killed (verse 61). Order of killing was merited with the cases of rapes that took place during that time.Quran has not only given the context of the revelation of this verse 59, but also tells us what is the purpose for this rule which was described by Quran itself as that Muslim women should be recognised in these situations and not become the target.
You cann't help looking at this section again and again. Don't you? I think it is sufficient to conclude here as Quran says Ch 73 Verse 10 & 11, "And have patience with what they say and leave them with noble dignity. And leave me alone to deal with those in possession of the good things in life, who yet deny the truth and bear with them for a little while" You language of this comment speaks for your thoughts and character.
Prophet also said that there will be a time when my Ummah will be miss guided by its own scholars. Ahadeeth were always in context of the times and surroundings. No one is allowed to change the principles of the religion. But Allah has given us intellect to make sense out of Quranic principles and Islamic practices and has given breathing space for the diversity of human race which HE himself has created. This is not picking and choosing within the religion. This is using COMMON SENSE.
In the 21st century, Muslim parent should pay more attention towards the character rather than materialistic appearance. Communication is no longer limited to physical contact with eyes or voice only. The communication with mobiles, SMS, emails, internet, chat rooms etc is more powerful without someone going out of their house. Hijab is a false psychological satisfaction to parents and has failed to improve the mentality of the Muslim men towards women.
(Hadeeth continues) 'Umar addressed her and said, "I have recognized you, O Sauda." He said so, as he desired eagerly that the verses of Al-Hijab may be revealed. So Allah revealed the verses of "Al-Hijab"
It is a pity that people trim & cut ahadeeth and also take them out of context.
Hijab does not prevent stare or abuse of Muslim women. Please see my other video "Hijab for Thick Thug Men" for further evidence.
Thank you for your comments. I do share and appreciate your honest feelings. There are many Muslim individuals like in other faiths, who do not rely on identity to serve their religion and community.
In order to differentiate between good and bad advice from scholars every Muslim needs to think and reflect with Quran before accepting any point of view. Quran is the judge between good and bad as described by Allah in Sura Aal-e-Imran Ch 3 Verse 4 "and He sent down the Criterion (of judgment between right and wrong)."
The purposes described for each of these instructions by Quran itself make it clear that Sura Al Ahzab verse 59 was a solution given in special circumstances while the actual instructions about modesty for men and women or if you would like to call it Hijab are revealed in Sura Noor Verse 30, 31.
The rule described in Ch 33 Verse 59 regarding outer garment or Jilbab is not an absolute rule anyway. Because the same verse ends with "Allah is oft forgiving and most merciful". The absolute rules are like as described in Ch 2 verse 196 regarding Haj, Umrah and Sacrifice which ends as "And fear Allah, and know that Allah Is strict in punishment." Absolute rules are always described as Allah is swift in punishment etc. If Allah has described mercy for this rule, what is our attitude towards it?
Look closely on the verse 59 & 60 of Sura Al-Ahzab Ch 33, explaining the need for Jilabihinnah(outer Garments)and their diversity in Muslim world as shown in video. It is for times of insecurity for Muslim women. Not as a general rule.
If you want your daughter to wear Hijab, you should also have the courage to tell her that it is in your tradition and culture and not part of Islam. Watch the video again and read carefully the whole comment section where you can find when Hijab became obligatory & also the social impact of Hijab on women in different cultures.
. Hence, the injunction to cover the bosom by means of a khimar, (a term so familiar to the contemporaries of the Prophet) does not necessarily relate to the use of a khimar as such but is, rather, meant to make it clear that a woman's breasts are not included in the concept of "what may decently be apparent" of her body and should not, therefore, be displayed.
Yes it is a very important issue. Please read my previous comments regarding the Hijab culture in Muslim countries and its effects on quality of motherly hood, growth of generations and approach of nations. Has the Hijab corrected the Muslim men's attitude towards women in Muslim societies. The answer is NO! Have Muslim men developed a chaste attitude on streets outside home? The answer is NO!
Imam Bukhari took 30 yrs to investigate more than 750,000 sayings of Prophet (PBUH), traveling throughout the Islamic Empire to verify the sources, their character and authenticity. After 30 yrs of hard work, out of 750,000 ahadeeth, he selected just about 2500 ahadeeth to be genuine and authentic.
The injunction to cover the bosom by means of a khimar, in verse 31 of Sura Al Noor, does not relate to the use of a khimar as such but is, rather, meant to make it clear that a woman's breasts are not included in the concept of Illa Ma Zahara Minha "what may decently be apparent" of her body and should not, therefore, be displayed.
"Aurat" is a word widely used in Urdu language for women. But what about "lady" a word in English used for woman or "Nisa" & "Imraata" words used in Arabic for women? Your argument based on one language and its interpretation deprives Islam from its universal status.
Both ahadeeth describe the behavior of Ladies at Prophet Mohammad's times according to their culture and society around them, while Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) did not instruct them to do that. Tell me if Islam claims to be a religion for all times and all nations, why does it insists on a uniform for ladies.We all need to rethink on the principles described in Verse 31 on Modest dress in Sura Al Noor
According to you, if that is so, then Muslim men should wear thobe, aba and ghutra (their head covering). As it was the traditional dress of Prophet Mohammad and his companions. What about leaving modern transports in place of camel and horse riding. What about using stamps/seals in place of signatures. I must emphasis that we all should try to understand the wisdom behind Prophet's sayings and doings and must not confuse it with the culture and tradition of that time.
Muslim Ummah is misguided by the Scholars who take out a single verse from Quran without concerning background and context and apply it to make rules keeping Muslim Ummah totally in dark regarding the context of that verse.
It was also worn by wife of Abu Jahal "the torturer of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH)", by Hinda, the wife of Abu Sufyan "the mutilator of the body of Hazrat Hamza" (uncle & one of the companions of Prophet). So it is unwise to say that Khimar is a part of Islam. Sadly Muslim women in general feel proud of it since they have been brought up with this ignorance. It is time for Muslims to grow up and learn.
The purposes described for each of these instructions by Quran itself make it clear that Sura Al Ahzab verse 59 was a solution given in special circumstances while the actual instructions about modesty for men and women are revealed in Sura Noor Verse 30, 31.
Hijab has not been the universal practice of Muslim women since Prophet's times. It was the Abbasid dynasty in 1030 AD (if you read the history of Abbasids and the Muslim culture) that it was officially launched as an obligation for women, based on various fatwas in response of the moral devaluation and corruption of the Muslim society at that time. It was used as the psychological weapon to restrict women from participating actively in the society and to prevent their normal contact with men.
Alhamdulillah, very much! I am a wisdom seeker from Quran & Sunnah and believe on thinking and reflecting it on our religion and society.
37 My interpolation of the word "decently" reflects the interpretation of the phrase illa ma zahara minha by several of the earliest Islamic scholars, and particularly by Al-Qiffal (quoted by Razi) as "that which a human being may openly show in accordance with prevailing custom (al-adah al-jariyah)".
I have expressed my opinion of the verse 31 of Ch 24 Sura Alnoor in detail in my earlier comments discussing "Guard one's beauty" and definition of decency. The direct instructions is to cover bosom and it makes sense not to include head and neck in the definition of decency, hence no direct reference, since in many cultures in the world it is not customary to cover head, hair, throat and neck (e.g. in Europe, Australia and USA) staying with in the limits of decency.
Rather than looking at the word "Aurat" it may be better for you to track the word Hijab in Quran and you will find it to be used only for Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) household ladies with the references discussed in this section earlier and is not applicable on all Muslim ladies in general since the terms and conditions vary for ordinary Muslim women compared to Mothers of the Ummah according to Quran.
The pivotal clause in the above injunction is the demand, addressed in identical terms to men as well as to women, to "lower their gaze and be mindful of their chastity": and this determines the extent of what, at any given time, may legitimately - i.e., in consonance with the Quranic principles of social morality - be considered "decent" or "indecent" in a person's outward appearance.
Hijab is justified in most Muslim countries where Muslim women are insecure while walking in streets and working in professional environments,suffering verbal,visual & physical harassment and where the Muslim men are not following Quran ie.keeping their gaze down and clearing the neighborhood.
Thanks. It is from Abdullah Yusuf Ali "The Holy Quran Text-Translation and Commentary" 1937 Edition published in Lahore Pakistan (shown in video) and Mohammad Asad "The Message of Quran" 2003 Edition published by Book Foundation Bristol England (discussed in one of the comments. Also Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim English text.
I am a muslim woman and I totally agree with u... I have made my research too and come up with the same result ,do u know what!! we have been living the lie from so long... thanx for the clarification in english
The whole argument is about modestly dressing up whether it is a man or a woman. Both are required to act and dress up modestly, soberly and decently. For sensible people mini skirt comes no way in the definition of modest dress since it is too much revealing. Similarly if a man stays bare chest in front of women is also not a modest behavior in civilized societies.
I understand your situation fully.Wearing scarf and by giving in to this social pressure,in reality is encouraging and letting Muslim men to accept that women are lustful creatures.Muslim women while portraying it as a part of religion;unconsciously are embedding in the psychology of Muslim men that they are more lustful than intelligent species.This very attitude is discouraged in Quran(Sura AlNoor verse 30). Allah has warned men especially against this behaviour.(Sura Al Nisa verse 24 & 25)