Muslim Women And hijab matching with Islamic Sharia

Muslim Women And hijab matching with Islamic Sharia
Nurtured By: Ustadz Fitrani Haryadi, SE

Question:

Assalamu'alaikum wr. wb.
    Ustadz, please explain in more detail how the hijab, or Islamic headscarf-correct in Islam? Jazakallah.

[The question of matching readers letter by Nur Diversity and several other students (SMA N Plus Sukowono), students SDIT Al Hikmah, and Muhammad Haris (TKJ. SMK Negeri 2 Jember)]

Answer:

Wa'alaikum salam wr. wb.
Praise belongs to Allah, sholawat and greetings may be given to our Prophet Muhammad SAW uswah, family, friends and the Muslims. Amma ba'du.
God blessed Muslim Friend, Maybe we've heard qosidah song entitled "White Veil" which is very popular today. In the song is a white veil is a cloth veil worn by Muslim women in general are white. In most societies we also understand that the so-called veil is a cloth veil, perhaps including you, calling you usually wear veils as the hijab. Already Align mention of the term for a cloth veil veil worn by Muslim women? let's review based on the guidelines of our lives that is Al-Quran and Al-Hadith.

For a Muslim when he was walking in the street umun (outside the home) there are certain clothes that have been set by the shari'ah. A Muslim is not enough to cover wear-as long pants and long-sleeved clothing for example-even though the clothing is to cover nakedness. He is not worth going out if it is still using the clothes. Therefore, for the conditions in hayatul 'am (general life), there are certain clothes that must be worn by a woman syar'i. A discussion of different cover nakedness discussion women's clothing in public life (outside the home). Used women's clothing when out of the house consists of upper clothing (khimar / veil) and the bottom of the dress (hijab). Hijab terms can be found in the Qur'an Surah Al Ahzab (33) verse 59:
"O Prophet, say to your wives, daughters and wives of the believers:" Let them extend their scarf to the whole body. " such that they are so much easier to be recognized, therefore they are not alone. and Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. "

The meaning of the veil in the verse is meaningful milhafah or any cloth that can cover the entire body. in the dictionary Al-Muhith declared thus:
Hijab is like sirdab (tunnel) or sinmar (hallway) that loose clothing for women than baju kurung or any cloth that can cover their daily attire.

While the dictionary-Shahhah Ash, Al-Jawhari states:
Hijab is long and loose cloth (milhafah) are often called mula'ah.

Understanding is consistent with a history that has been said of Ibn 'Abas stating that the veil is fabric that serves to cover the outside (clothing everyday women) from top to bottom. From some of the above understanding we can see that the veil is a loose women's clothing that covers the body from neck to toe with both channel models or pieces that cover the underwear.

While the term "khimar" or upper garment, it is as stated in the Qur'an Surat an-Nur verse 31:
"Say to the believing women:" Let them hold his views, and his cock, and they do not Appears jewelry, except for a (regular) appear thereof., And let them put her veil fabric kedadanya, "
That let the women spread a cloth covering his head on the neck and chest that folds in clothing and outerwear in the neck and chest tersemunyi.

In order not to be seen when the wind curves or because the sun then should a woman wear mihnah, which is part of the women's clothing that is usually used in the home (such as culottes, pajamas, leggings, etc.). These clothes should only be worn in the house that only mahram only and if the clothes out of the house then this should be covered with a headscarf. Thus, the ideal Islamic headscarf to wear out of the house consists of mihnah (inner garment), Jilbab (outer garment bottom), and the khimar (outer upper garment / veil).

Maybe for some people clothes is less popular and they consider too "complicated" that limit the movement of women with high mobility, they want to model clothes that are practical, fashionable and modern which makes them appear confident, na'udzubillah. How can a Muslim woman be more confident with wearing clothes that do not nyar'i?. The reality is that today's demikan rise of Muslim dress models are merely following the trend of the market without regard to the provisions of Personality '. Rest assured Muslim pal, just by wearing clothes according to the shari'ah is you will get the glory in his side. May the guidance of Allah is always near to us, Amen.
Wallau a'lam bish-showab

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Again Hijab Appropriate criteria Shariah

Again Hijab Appropriate criteria Shariah

Previously I posted about the appropriate criteria hijab sharia here. There's just the points mentioned criteria mentioned briefly without argument. As for this post, God willing, I will mention the arguments of the criteria mentioned.

Criteria appropriate hijab Shari'a:

1. Covers the entire body except the excluded.

This criterion is in his words:

{يا أيها النبي قل لأزواجك وبناتك ونساء المؤمنين يدنين عليهن من جلابيبهن ذلك أدنى أن يعرفن فلا يؤذين وكان الله غفورا رحيما}

"O Prophet say to your wives, daughters and children of believers: 'Let them extend their scarf around the body. That is that they are easier to be recognized, and they will not be disturbed. And Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful "(Surat al-Ahzab 59)

Also he said:

وقل للمؤمنات يغضضن من أبصارهن ويحفظن فروجهن ولا يبدين زينتهن إلا ما ظهر منها وليضربن بخمرهن على جيوبهن

"Say to the believing women:" Let them hold their views and maintain their pubic and let them show off their adornment except what appears from their usual. And let them cover with fabric hoods to their chest ... (Surah An Nur: 31)

What do you mean ما ظهر منها (commonly seen)? Ibn Abbas said:

ما في الكف والوجه

"Palms of the hands and face. "(As-Sunan Al-Bayhaqi Lil Kubro no. 2993)

2. Thick and not transparent

The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said:

صنفان من أهل النار لم أرهما قوم معهم سياط كأذناب البقر يضربون بها الناس ونساء كاسيات عاريات مميلات مائلات رءوسهن كأسنمة البخت المائلة لا يدخلن الجنة ولا يجدن ريحها وإن ريحها ليوجد من مسيرة كذا وكذا

"Two groups of people who have never seen hell, namely: A clan that has a whip, like the cows they use it to hit the man and the woman who dressed but naked, waddle, their heads like the humps of camels slanted, women like it will not enter Paradise and will not smell it, even though it smells wafted over this trip and it was. "(Narrated by Muslim)

Ibn Abd al-Barr said:

أراد صلى الله عليه وسلم النساء اللواتي يلبسن من الثياب الشيء الخفيف الذي يصف لا يستر فهن كاسيات بالاسم عاريات في الحقيقة. نقله السيوطي في تنوير الحوالك (3/103).

"You mean he صلى الله عليه وسلم that women who wear light clothing, which can describe the shape of her body and can not hide it. They were still dressed in his name, but in fact they were naked. "(Imam As-Suyuti quotes it in Tanwir Hawalik 3/103)

3. Wide and not narrow.

Usamah bin Zaid رضي الله عنهما said:

كساني رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قبطية كثيفة مما أهداها له دحية الكلبي فكسوتها امرأتي فقال: ما لك لم تلبس القبطية? قلت: كسوتها امرأتي, فقال: مرها فلتجعل تحتها غلالة, فإني أخاف أن تصف حجم عظامها "

Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم never gave Qibthiyyah thick clothes which was a gift from Al-Kalbi Dihyah to him. Clothes were also give to my wife. He also asked me: "Why do not you wear Qibthiyyah?" I replied: "" I put the clothes on my wife. "Then he said:" Command your wife to wear lingerie Qubthiyyah behind it, because I'm afraid the clothes still can describe the shape of the bone. "(HR.Ahmad and Baihaqi with a hasan isnaad)

4. Not decorated so interesting view of men

According to his words that have been mentioned above:

{ولا يبدين زينتهن}

"Let them show off their adornment ..."

And Allah تعالى also said:

وقرن في بيوتكن ولا تبرجن تبرج الجاهلية الأولى

"And let you stay in your house and do not tabarruj (decorated) as those of ignorance past." (Surat al-Ahzab: 33)

Tabarruj is ornate and dress to look beautiful and it is intended for other than her husband. This behavior is jahiliyyah behavior, then does a Muslim want to practice?

5. Unscented

The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said:

أيما امرأة استعطرت فمرت على قوم ليجدوا من ريحها فهي زانية "

"Any woman who wears perfume, and she passed the men that they smell them, he is a fornicator." (Narrated by Ahmad and others)

One day Abu Hurairah smell fragrant perfume of a woman who passes by. He also said:

يا أمة الجبار المسجد تريدين?

"O servant of God do you want to go to the mosque? '

The woman replied:

نعم

Yes

Abu Hurairah asked again:

وله تطيبت?

Therefore you wear perfume?

The woman replied:

نعم

Yes

Abu Huraira also said:

فارجعي فاغتسلي فإني سمعت رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يقول: "ما من امرأة تخرج إلى المسجد تعصف ريحها فيقبل الله منها صلاة حتى ترجع إلى بيتها فتغتسل".

Go back and take a bath, because I heard the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم said: "Allah will not accept prayer from a woman who came out to the mosque with the fragrant perfume until he returned to his home and shower. "(Reported by Abu Dawud and Al-Bayhaqi)

6. Excluding clothing to seek fame / populeritas / glamor.

The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said:

من لبس ثوب شهرة في الدنيا ألبسه الله ثوب مذلة يوم القيامة ثم ألهب فيه نارا

"Who would wear syuhroh (to seek fame) then Allah will give him clothes humiliation on the Day of Judgment, and burned them with fire. "(Narrated by Abu Dawood)

7. Not resemble men's clothing

Abu Hurayrah said:

لعن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم الرجل يلبس لبسة المرأة, والمرأة تلبس لبسة الرجل ".

"Rosululloh صلى الله عليه وسلم cursed men who wear women's clothing and women who wear men's clothing" (Narrated by Ahmad, Abu Dawud and others)

The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said:

ليس منا من تشبه بالرجال من النساء, ولا من تشبه بالنساء من الرجال ".

"Not including our group of men and women who like men who like women" (Saheeh al-Jami 'no. 5433)

8. Not resemble pagan women's clothing

The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم once said:

من تشبه بقوم فهو منهم

"Who resembles a people so he includes of the them." (Narrated by Abu Dawud and Ahmad)

Praise be to Allah and may blessings and greetings poured upon the Prophet, his family and his companions and who followed him until the Day of Resurrection.

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Facts About Hijab You Should Know

Facts About Hijab You Should Know


Fashion History from 4000 years ago have put hijab and veil as clothing that can last from time to time.

In the days of ancient Egypt circa 3000-1000 BC, the nobility of women use to cover her hair headdress. although not necessarily support the essence of the veil, but the hair cover is a symbol that distinguishes the nobility and the commoners.

In Ancient Greece circa 1000-31 BC, the nobility and women who leave the house using a long dress called chiton and himation veil called, or who called kaluptra scarf or sakkos. Greek women use hair cover outside the home as an expression of respect for the men, because at that time women who opened her hair in public is considered as prostitutes.

In the period around the year 1000SM Jewish, Jewish Law of Moses and the Jewish Zionists, they clearly have strict rules on women's dress. Zionist Talmud says that women who go out to public places, talking with men without wearing a head covering (veil), the husband should not divorce her without paying dowry. While the Old Testament or Zafanya Zephaniah 1:8 explains, "On the day of the Lord's sacrifice, I will punish the princes, the king's sons and all who wear foreign clothes." Clothes alien in question is that strayed from the Shari'a Jews, the great clothing that covers body hair until all called Tiche or snood, in accordance with the rules of propriety tzniot

 In ancient Roman times circa 500SM, women use clothing called stole a length of about five feet in pastel colors worn tunic coat wrapped around the body and pinned on the shoulders with clasps called fibulae. Again, loose clothing that is accompanied by a covering of hair called suffibulum.

During Gupta and Post Gupta 200-1300an, (though the Hindu civilization has taken root since the Vedic times circa 1500SM) found a number of coins depicting Hindu women who wear the headscarf. As one of the oldest religions, Hinduism has been explained in the book of the Rig Veda, Book 8, Hymn 33 verse 19 on the attitude of a woman when dealing with Brahma, that they did not show his wrists, lower his gaze and guard his head with a hood. Covering the head with a veil is a symbol of Hindu women politeness. Fashion in accordance with the teachings of Hindu birth is called Sari dress with a veil called a dupatta, is used by the majority of Hindu women in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and other countries in South Asia.

Christian era (CE or Christian Era) described in the Book of Corinthians 11 verses 5-15, which reads, 'but every woman who prays or prophesies with his head is not capped, insulting the head, because it is the same woman who shaved her hair ... '

Described in another verse, Genesis 24 verse 63-65 as follows, 'Towards dusk Isaac was out for a walk in the desert. He lifted up his eyes, and saw no camels coming. Rebekah also lifted up his eyes, and when she saw Isaac, he went down from his camel. He said to the servant, "Who is that man walking in the field toward us?" The servant said, "It is my master." Then Rebekah took the telekungnya and bertelekunglah it. "This verse explains how she cover her head when Isaac walked into direction. Women are required to wear hair coverings when dealing with a man or a person who is not married individuals.

To this end, Islam is present in the earth to complete orders for women hooded with Shari'a veiled. Surah Al-Ahzab 59 explained, 'O Prophet, tell your wives, daughters and wives of the believers, "Let them extend their scarf to the whole body." That is that they are easier to be recognized, because that they are not
disturbed. And Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. '"

For several centuries, fashion has given a very honorable to the hijab. Beginning from the fabric hood as hair coverings used as a forum for women in expressing appreciation to the men themselves, to refine the Islamic headscarf. Four thousand years of fashion trends grow and thrive in the global community. Gayal change clothes, clothing styles change every time, but the veil remains.

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Tips for Choosing the Right Form of Hijab

Tips for Choosing the Right Form of Hijab

    Sometimes either consciously or unconsciously, for Muslim women at a particular moment must have experienced trouble in choosing the form of the hijab to be used, it must have been experienced by many Muslim women. So to try to resolve the matter, here are 8 tips to consider that issue election hijab makes us confused sometimes enough to overcome. Here are the tips:

1. Determine the hijab material that is easy, comfortable, cool and practical, look at the seller hijab or headscarf selling online a proven quality.
2.  Determine the model fit the form of the face hijab as well as events we will attend. so we are not wrong costume. Record, models vary a person's face, for example, round face shapes should be adjusted to the correct recovery headscarf models that can be fit and suitable appearance.
3.  Shape and color hijab should be in accordance with the fashion that we used to give the impression of an elegant and pretty. The variation between the hijab and matching dress will add to the impression more attractive to look at.
4.   Wear depth veil, like ciput, headbands or bandanas so the hair is not easy to come out to the kids hair and neatly hidden. if your hair is styled bangs wear flops to the back so as not to cause acne didahi, look at the store hijab and hijab online store.
5.  Colour matching with depth hijab, or headscarf sometimes we wear less Bergo not thin enough to insert hijab looming. to deal specify the color that matches the outer hijab or specify black, white or color that can fit and match combined with colorful scarf.
6.  Use accessories like a scarf brooch or another to make it look more beautiful.
7.   Stay away from complicated forms of hijab and many accessories for everyday use. so we can do our activities more freely, you can see the best models in the store hijab hijab and hijab online store.
8.  As well as being particularly suited the Islamic Shari'a, any form of headscarf that does not meet the point on this one then the choice of hijab you can say is meaningless.

With eight tips above can hopefully be implemented into the latest hijab model selection you'll use. So when the selection model is correct then the problem already resolved hijab easily.

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This is my Hijab and My Hijab

 This is my Hijab And My Hijab
Source: http://onechinesemuslimah.blogspot.com

 This is my Hijab

What does Hijab mean to me?
It means to beautify myself for me, myself and I.
It also means to beautify oneself for strangers.
I love looking beautiful, it's just something I'm blessed with, so why not share it?
I aim to please myself and my fans. Fashion first, but in a modest way of course.
I'm not sure what Islam says about modesty, but I'm sure I'm doing it right.
This is my Hijab.

Modesty is in the eye of the beholder.
I think that modesty is looking cutesie-pie, pretty, sexy , beautiful, and sweet (as long as I am wearing the latest fashion trends that cinch my waist, show off my breasts, and accentuate my curves. Oh and don't forget following the man-trend and looking like one).
People say it's not allowed in Islam, but who cares? What do they know?!
Modesty, to me, means the long maxi dress on sale at H&M for $15.99
Modesty, is no doubt those pair of khaki pants from Zara for $20.99!
Of course modesty is that leather belt that hugs my hips! Empire-waist styles!
I have all the self respect in the world! Is it not obvious?

Modesty, I say Deen over Dunya because I am modest. Modesty is interpreted differently to each individual. Who says there is just one type of modesty? Not I, not I, I say!
This is My Hijab. Smile for the camera!


My makeup pouch has all sorts of goodies in it.
Makeup defines Hijab and so do the latest trends.
Makeup and Hijab go together like milk and cookies!
Makeup coverrs my acne scars and my flawed complexion.
I can't let my fans and those boys see my face without makeup! NO WAY. NOW WAY I SAY!
Makeup, Hijab, and pretty colours are the key to modesty! Yes, yes they are!
I love Bobbie Brown, and sometimes MAC too, oh, the pink blush is a MUST! A MUST I SAY!


This is my book.
It has fashion advertisements and many beautiful models in it.
I buy the issue every month, but I also like to look online for inspirations. Especially fashion trends that must be followed!
I think I look like a model? My followers tell me I'm beautiful all the time. It makes me happy.I am the go-to source for the latest Hijab trends and fashionable ways to dress.I always carry with me my Vogue, my Elle, & my Dubai Fashionweek catalogue. I MUST be ready, in case someone stops me in the street and asks where I got my heels from!
This is my book.

My Hijab is my freedom of speech and my personal expression.
I really don't know what I would do without my makeup.
I really don't know what I would do without my shiny jewlerry.
I wouldn't be caught dead without my click-clacky shoes!
No! I missed the sale online! What WILL I DO NOW?!!
Fashion comes first, this is what modesty means to me.
Modesty to me, means copying the latest trends and then showing it off to all my ignorant followers.
This is My Hijab.

I get defensive and upset when others say something about my Hijab.
Leave me alone I say! Leave me alone!
What is your problem? Don't you know? Hijab means to cover my head ! That's what I'm doing!
I have those sisters who think they know more than me.
I am following the Qur'an can't you see? I am being modest in my Hijab.
I am a Muslim and I pray and fast.
I listen to love songs and watch PG films. That is halal... I think?
I don't care what you say, it is allowed in Islam I am sure of it.
It isn't mentioned in the Qur'an that makeup in public for strangers to see is prohibited is it? Show me proof?
They are human beings too?! They should be allowed to see me!
It isn't mentioned in the Qur'an that I can't wear sexy clothes and pose for the camera does it?
Show me proof?
Allah loves beautiful things and I am beautiful.
So go away, don't talk to me. I don't want to hear a thing you have to say.
I know my religion better than you, you rude stupid girl.
Leave me alone and I will leave you alone.
My fans will stick up for me on the Day of Judgement. Not you. So go away, go away I say!
This is my Hijab.

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THIS is MY HIJAB.

 Source:http://onechinesemuslimah.blogspot.com/2013/01/my-hijab.html

 This Is My Hijab

What does Hijab mean to me?
It means that I am a protected pearl amongst the ocean of predators.
The hijab is a covering to conceal my external beauty.
My physically beauty is not for just ANYONE. It is for Allah, my One and Only Creator.
My physically beauty is for my husband and I want to remain pure for him.
My beauty is not cheap and it is not free.
I do not need to flaunt myself to people who do not even know my name.
I am beautiful and I don't need to show it off.
This is my Hijab.

Modesty is NOT in the eye of the beholder.
There is only one form of modesty and it is what is in the Qur'an and Sunnah.
A veil to hide our beautiful faces and a gown to hide our feminine figures.
Modesty represents my obedience to Allah.
This is what MODESTY means to me : Hazrat Abu Saeed Al-Khudri , “The Prophet of Allah was more bashful than a virgin concealed in her veil. Whenever he would dislike something it would be perceived from his face."(Ibn Majah)

Modesty is NOT caking on makeup on my face and showing off in the latest trends. This is no way bashful like a virgin concealed in her veil. Is it?
Modesty is NOT that maxi dress in H&M or Forever 21.
Modesty is NOT represented by hijabs shaped like a turban or earrings like chandelier.
Modesty is covered FULLY, head to toe in neutral colours that deflect the eyes of strange men.
Modesty is precious and it is only preserved correctly through believing men and women of Islam.
Modesty is that niqab on sale for $10.99 and that beautiful flowing abaya for $45.99!
That is Modesty!

Shyness is a sign of faith and it is my "makeup."
I hide myself in shyness.
I drown my face, my body, and my heart with shyness, because this is my "makeup."
I do not leave anywhere without it.
The best thing about shyness, is I don't need to buy it at the local drugstore or online.
I don't need to keep my shyness in my pink pouch along with the lipstick and eyeliner.
Shyness is something that I get from obeying my Lord and following His commands.
Shyness is better than eye shadow and the silky hijab with my earrings showing.
Shyness is fear of Allah and His Punishment of the Hellfire.
Shyness is copying the mother of believers, the Sahabiyyat and not copying Jennifer Lopez, Kim Kardashian and Princess Amirah (from Saudi).
Shyness is ordered by Allah for the believing slave.
Shyness is NOT posing in front of the camera and sharing your pout to the world.
Shyness is NOT making hijab and makeup tutorials on youtube.
Shyness is not showing all the ignorant Muslimahs that it is OK to beautify yourself for strangers.
If what you say is true, then bring your proof.

This is The Book I read.
The Qur'an and Sunnah.
It has verses reminding me of my Lord.
It is Words of Wisdom, Words of Warning, Words of Rules.
I obey this Book as best as I can.
It tells me what I should follow.
And that is not the hijabi bloggers who beautify themselves for the world to see.
It tells me right from wrong.
And it never says that I am allowed to beautify myself for others who are non-Mahram.
It tells me what is true modesty and shyness.
And it never tells me that I should wear makeup in public (& online) and look cute for strange men and women.
It tells me the truth.
That shyness is a branch of faith and modesty is concealing ones outward beauty.
The Book also tells me that modesty is also internal. I am not to smile for the camera, nor am I supposed to pose like a kafir fashion model, or am I to spread fitnah on my blogs with sexy photos in high heels and maxi dresses.
This is not in The Book I read.
This Book reminds me of the Hellfire and it's violent flames for those who disobey their Creator.
This Book never has told me once to advocate hijab as a trend, beautify my face, show off my hijab and make modesty a fashion statement.
This is what is in the Book I read.

My Hijab is my freedom of speech and my personal expression.
I feel dishonoured if I ever pair my Niqab with blackened eyes (kohl and eyeshadow).
I would feel absolutely cheap and oppressed if I ever beautified myself for random strange men who do not know me.
I wear running shoes so I can walk faster and not take my time to diddle daddle so people can see my latest Burberry sunglasses or Gucci shoes.
My Hijab is my honour, and my pride.
My Hijab represents what is in my heart and what is apparent, and that is obedience to MY Creator.
My Hijab is not some hot new trend.
My Hijab reflects my behavior and my character.
There is no makeup with my Hijab, nor is their idle talk about latest fashion trends.
My Hijab serves it's true purpose and that is to cover my adornments from head to toe.
I do not need to make myself beautiful to be heard.
I do not need to make myself beautiful to be seen.
I do not need to follow the slaves of fashion in order to succeed.
I do NOT need to defend my rights or my duty as a Muslimah with following fashion beauty queen hijabi bloggers.
I live to please Allah and not live to please others.
Nobody will avail me on the Day of Judgement, not even my closest sisters nor my parents.
I fear this Day, therefore I must make every minute of every second count. That starts with my modesty and obedience to my Lord.
THIS is MY Hijab.



May Allah forgive me for anything that I've said that has offended you, anything good I've said is from Allah and anything bad is from my own self and I seek refuge in Allah from Shaitan the accursed. Ameen!

QUICK RECAP on PROPER MODESTY & Reminders for us all insha'Allah.

Taken from the book, The Ideal Muslimah.

 **Paying attention to one's appearance should not make a Muslim woman fall into the trap of wanton
display (tabarruj) and showing her beauty to anyone other than her husband and mahram relatives. She should not upset the balance which is the basis of all Islamic teaching, for the Muslim woman always aims at moderation in all things, and is on the alert to prevent any one aspect of her life from taking over at the expense of another. She never forgets that Islam, which encourages her to look attractive within the permitted limits, is also the religion that warns her against going to such extremes that she becomes a slave to her appearance, as the hadith says: "Wretched is the slave of the dinar, dirham and fancy clothes of velvet and silk! If he is given, he is pleased, and if he is not given, he is displeased."(Fayd al-Bari, 6/81, Kitab al-jihad, bab al-hirasah fi'l-ghazw fi sabil-Allah) Our women today, many of whom have been influenced by the international fashion houses to such an extent that a rich women will not wear an outfit more than once, have fallen into that slavery of which the Prophet (Peace Be Upon him) warned and, as a result, they are trapped in the misery of that senseless enslavement to excessively luxurious clothing and accessories. Such women have deviated from the purpose for which humanity was created in this world. One of the worst excesses that many modern Muslim women have fallen into is the habit of showing off expensive outfits at wedding parties, which have become fashion shows where competition is rife and is taken to extremes far beyond the realms of common sense and moderation. This phenomenon becomes clearest when the bride herself wears all her outfits, which may number as many as ten, one after the other: each time she changes, she comes out and shows it off to the other women present, exactly like the fashion models in the West. It does not even occur to the women among whom this habit is common, that there may be women present who are financially unable to buy such outfits, and who may be feeling depressed and jealous, or even hostile towards the bride and her family, and other rich people. Nothing of this sort would happen if brides were more moderate, and just wore one or two outfits at their wedding parties. This is better than that extravagant showing-off which is contradictory to the balanced, moderate spirit of Islam. No doubt the Muslim woman who has surrounded herself with the teachings of this great religion is spared and protected from such foolish errors, because she has adopted its principles of moderation. (The Ideal Muslimah . Muhammad Al Hashimi )

Ibnu Katheer said:" Mujaahid said: 'A woman would go out and walk amongst men (i.e. intermingling). This was the Tabarruj of the Days of Ignorance.' Qataadah said: 'The women would walk out, swaggering and flirting so Allaah forbade them from doing that.' Muqaatil said: 'Tabarruj is when a woman places a khimaar on her head, not fastening it properly so that it will conceal her necklace, earrings and neck. As a result of this, these are all exposed from her. This is Tabarruj.'" [Mukhtasar Tafseer Ibn Katheer, (3/94)]

Imaam-ul-Qurtubee said: "From the ways of Tabarruj is that a woman wears two transparent garments that describe her (body)." [Tafseer-ul-Qurtubee, (12/310)]

Imaam-us-Sa'adee said: "Do not go out whilst you are beautified or perfumed, as the women of the Days of Ignorance used to do since they did not have any knowledge or religious characteristics." [Tafseer ibn Sa'adee, (6/107)]

Imaam-ul-Albaanee said: "Tabarruj is when a woman exposes her adornment, body features and all that she is obligated to cover, which invites the desires of men." [Hijaab-ul-Mar'at-il-Muslimah, p. 54]


The Messenger of Allah (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said: “Whoever is in love with his life in this world damages his life in the next world, and whoever is in love with his life in the next world damages his life in this world – and you should prefer what lasts forever to what is destined to vanish.” [Ahmad ibn Hanbal; al-Musnad]



Narrated by Al-Mughira: Sa'd bin 'Ubada said, "I will not hesitate killing my wife with a sword if I see her with another man" This news reached Allah's Apostle who then said, "You people are astonished at Sa'd's Ghira (jealousy for Islam, self-respect, self-honour). By Allah, I have more Ghira than he, and Allah has more Ghira than I, and because of Allah's Ghira, He has made unlawful shameful deeds and sins done in open and in secret. And there is none who likes that the people should repent to Him and beg His pardon than Allah, and for this reason He sent the warners and the givers of good news. And there is none who likes to be praised more than Allah does, and for this reason, Allah promised to grant Paradise (to the doers of good)." 'Abdul Malik said, "No person has more Ghira than Allah." (Sahih Bukhari)

"Haya comes from Iman; Iman leads to Paradise. Obscenity comes from antipathy; and antipathy leads to the fire." (Bukhari)

Yahya related to me from Malik from Salama ibn Safwan ibn Salama az-Zuraqi that Zayd ibn Talha ibn Rukana, who attributed it to the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, "The Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, 'Every deen has an innate character. The character of Islam is modesty.' "  (47.2.9 Malik Mutawwa)


    “And say to the believing women that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty; that they should not display their beauty and ornaments except what must ordinarily appear therof; that they should draw their veils over their bosoms and not display their beauty except to their husbands, their fathers, their husbands’ fathers, their sons, their husbands’ sons, their brothers, or their brothers’ sons or their sisters’ sons, or their women or the servants whom their right hands possess, or male servants free of physical needs, or small children who have no sense of the shame of sex, and that they should not strike their feet in order to draw attention to their hidden ornaments. And O you Believers, turn you all together towards Allah, that you may attain Bliss.” (Quran 24:31).

    “O Prophet, tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers to draw their cloaks close round them (when they go abroad). That will be better, so that they may be recognised and not annoyed. Allah is ever Forgiving, Merciful.” (Quran 33:59)



“And when you ask (the Prophet’s wives) for anything you want, ask them from behind a screen: that is purer for your hearts and for their hearts.” [al-Ahzab: 53]

“Be not soft in speech, lest he in whose heart is a disease (of hypocrisy, or evil desire) should be moved with desire, but speak in an honorable manner” [al-Ahzab: 32]



“Verily for every religion there is a characteristic, and the

 characteristic of Islam is Haya`a(modesty, shyness,

bashfulness)” [Ibn Majah]

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