Hijab
Hijaab:
Under the influence of the western civilization people are made to believe that bringing women out in the open is the need of the day as well as the objective of the Divine Law. But today it is sad to see that traditional and cultural limits are also being incorporated in the Divine Law. Doubts have been raised about the legal status and basic truth about Hijab.The scholars of the Holy Qur'an agree that the commandment regarding Hijaab for women was revealed in the following verse of Surah Ahzab:"O you who believe enter not the prophets houses until permission is given to you for a meal, (and then) not (so early as) to wait for its preparation but when you are invited enter; and when you have taken your meal disperse without seeking vain talk. Such behaviour annoys the prophet; he is ashamed to dismiss you"."But Allah is not ashamed (to tell you) the truth""And when you ask (his wives) for anything you want , ask them from behind a screen (Hijaab)"."That makes for greater purity for your hearts and for theirs".It was in this verse that the Hijab was mandated for women. Although the wives of the Prophet were particularly addressed in this verse the commandment is meant for all women. This is clearly understood in the words of Almighty Allah:"That makes for greater purity for your hearts and for theirs".This clearly means that immodesty breeds indecency in the hearts. Undoubtedly the Muslim women are more in need of protecting themselves from this indecency since they are more liable to engage in sinful activities. It is also noteworthy here that the women who have been addresses in this verse of Hijab were the wives of the Prophet for whom Allah himself took the responsibility to ensure the purity and cleanliness of their hearts. This has been mentioned in the same Surah.Make Allah wishes to remove all abomination from you and your family members and to you pure and spotless.Who amongst us can claim that our self control is better than that of the respectable companions of the Prophet; that our women are more pious than the wives of the Prophet and that there is no danger of corruption today in men and women mixing freely with other.To protect the chastity of women and to maintain the moral character of a society, the most important factor is to minimise free contact between men and women. The best way to ensure this is for women not to leave their homes unnecessarily. Their excessive outings and coming in contact with ghair mahram men result in severe temptations. Say Allah in the Holy Qur'an in Surah Ahzab specifically commanding the women to stay in their homes."O consorts of the Prophet! You are not like any one of the (other) women; if you do fear (Allah), be not to complaisant of speech, lest in whose heat is a disease should be moved with desire; but speak you a speech (that is) just"."And make not a dazzling display, like that of former Times of Ignorance"."And establish regular prayer and give zakaat and obey Allah and his messenger"."Two important commandments become clear from the above verses".1- Women should not talk to (ghair mahram) men unnecessarily.So even when it becomes necessry to talk to the (ghair mahram) men, she should avoid the soft and attractive tone of voice which is part o her nature. She should not speak in a way that might charm or attract the listener as Allah says"…be not complaisant in speech, lest one in whose heart is a disease should be moved with desire,"2- The best way for a women to observe Hijaab is to stay in their homes and not to come out without a valid necessity.Women are created in a way that they can be contented at peace only by staying within their houses, occupying themselves with home and family matters. The welfare and prosperity of society also depends on this.A women`s physical nature is not well suited for all the severe hardships associated with it, which only men have been equipped to deal with. This is why in Islam, women have not been made responsible to earn a living. Her parents and brothers carry on the responsibility to meet her material needs before her wedding, which is passed on to her husband after her marriage.Allamah ibn Jauzi writes: I believe that the coming out of her house and roaming about the streets in itself is sufficient to cause trouble, let alone exhibiting her beauty and her body.From the word Tabarruj in the above verse it is also clear that if it is necessary for a woman to leave her house, she has to hide her beauty. This can only be achieved by wearing a Burqah or Jalbab that cover the entire body.Says Allah Ta`ala in the Holy Qur'an:"O Prophet: Tell your wives and daughters and the believing women that they should cast their outer garments over them.""It is less likely that the would be known and not harmed and Allah is All Forgiving, Most Merciful."This verse clearly indicates that hiding ones face is included in the commandment of Hijaab. This verse is not specifically addressed only to the wives of the Prophet so there is no room to make excuses regarding its application to all women.I emphatically add by say that there is no room for doubt regarding status of Hijaab as has been clearly indicated from the above verses of the Holy Qur'an. It is complete and also comprehensive.
Under the influence of the western civilization people are made to believe that bringing women out in the open is the need of the day as well as the objective of the Divine Law. But today it is sad to see that traditional and cultural limits are also being incorporated in the Divine Law. Doubts have been raised about the legal status and basic truth about Hijab.The scholars of the Holy Qur'an agree that the commandment regarding Hijaab for women was revealed in the following verse of Surah Ahzab:"O you who believe enter not the prophets houses until permission is given to you for a meal, (and then) not (so early as) to wait for its preparation but when you are invited enter; and when you have taken your meal disperse without seeking vain talk. Such behaviour annoys the prophet; he is ashamed to dismiss you"."But Allah is not ashamed (to tell you) the truth""And when you ask (his wives) for anything you want , ask them from behind a screen (Hijaab)"."That makes for greater purity for your hearts and for theirs".It was in this verse that the Hijab was mandated for women. Although the wives of the Prophet were particularly addressed in this verse the commandment is meant for all women. This is clearly understood in the words of Almighty Allah:"That makes for greater purity for your hearts and for theirs".This clearly means that immodesty breeds indecency in the hearts. Undoubtedly the Muslim women are more in need of protecting themselves from this indecency since they are more liable to engage in sinful activities. It is also noteworthy here that the women who have been addresses in this verse of Hijab were the wives of the Prophet for whom Allah himself took the responsibility to ensure the purity and cleanliness of their hearts. This has been mentioned in the same Surah.Make Allah wishes to remove all abomination from you and your family members and to you pure and spotless.Who amongst us can claim that our self control is better than that of the respectable companions of the Prophet; that our women are more pious than the wives of the Prophet and that there is no danger of corruption today in men and women mixing freely with other.To protect the chastity of women and to maintain the moral character of a society, the most important factor is to minimise free contact between men and women. The best way to ensure this is for women not to leave their homes unnecessarily. Their excessive outings and coming in contact with ghair mahram men result in severe temptations. Say Allah in the Holy Qur'an in Surah Ahzab specifically commanding the women to stay in their homes."O consorts of the Prophet! You are not like any one of the (other) women; if you do fear (Allah), be not to complaisant of speech, lest in whose heat is a disease should be moved with desire; but speak you a speech (that is) just"."And make not a dazzling display, like that of former Times of Ignorance"."And establish regular prayer and give zakaat and obey Allah and his messenger"."Two important commandments become clear from the above verses".1- Women should not talk to (ghair mahram) men unnecessarily.So even when it becomes necessry to talk to the (ghair mahram) men, she should avoid the soft and attractive tone of voice which is part o her nature. She should not speak in a way that might charm or attract the listener as Allah says"…be not complaisant in speech, lest one in whose heart is a disease should be moved with desire,"2- The best way for a women to observe Hijaab is to stay in their homes and not to come out without a valid necessity.Women are created in a way that they can be contented at peace only by staying within their houses, occupying themselves with home and family matters. The welfare and prosperity of society also depends on this.A women`s physical nature is not well suited for all the severe hardships associated with it, which only men have been equipped to deal with. This is why in Islam, women have not been made responsible to earn a living. Her parents and brothers carry on the responsibility to meet her material needs before her wedding, which is passed on to her husband after her marriage.Allamah ibn Jauzi writes: I believe that the coming out of her house and roaming about the streets in itself is sufficient to cause trouble, let alone exhibiting her beauty and her body.From the word Tabarruj in the above verse it is also clear that if it is necessary for a woman to leave her house, she has to hide her beauty. This can only be achieved by wearing a Burqah or Jalbab that cover the entire body.Says Allah Ta`ala in the Holy Qur'an:"O Prophet: Tell your wives and daughters and the believing women that they should cast their outer garments over them.""It is less likely that the would be known and not harmed and Allah is All Forgiving, Most Merciful."This verse clearly indicates that hiding ones face is included in the commandment of Hijaab. This verse is not specifically addressed only to the wives of the Prophet so there is no room to make excuses regarding its application to all women.I emphatically add by say that there is no room for doubt regarding status of Hijaab as has been clearly indicated from the above verses of the Holy Qur'an. It is complete and also comprehensive.
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