WOMEN IN ISLAM WEARING THE KHIMAR/ HIJAB

In Islam women are suppose to wear the hijab and everything else is for the husband to see. I agree on that but i honestly feel that being wrapped up all the time is unrealistic to me. i feel that as long as a woman dresses modestly then it should be okay. i think that any one can wear the khimar/hijab at anytime and any point but doesnt have that spiritual vail on the inside. For that reason thats why i dont wear it unless i have to pray which is at home or at the mosque. I know regarless if i wear it or not i will have that spiritual vail at all times becasue it will never go away So is it a sin?

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Permalink Reply by Dcash on October 3, 2009 at 4:20pm: Tajah hit it right on the head with this comment: So use their comments as an opportunity to bring you closer to Allah, give them daw'aa and be an example., I think we tend to forget that Allah has his angels Keep Extremely well detailed records of all our deeds and actions, when we receive ridicule,harassment, etc, Allah is All-Aware of this, and he Rewards us Every Single Moment we hold steadfast and persevere in the way of our Lord. We are tested in many ways, I myself being a revert, I am constantly seen as different and criticized for not doin as the others, one lady even thought i was Gay because when women come out half naked around campus i either lower my gaze or pay them no mind, but she doesn't know its only My hope in Allah for his rewards and Fear of his punishment.!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by AMANI IDDEEN BILAL on October 3, 2009 at 4:37pm: As always I appreciate everyone's comments But I am close with my lord and he knows the intentions of my heart, and good deeds. Again thanks for your comments. May peace and blessings be upon you all. salaam! :)

Dcash said:
Tajah hit it right on the head with this comment: So use their comments as an opportunity to bring you closer to Allah, give them daw'aa and be an example., I think we tend to forget that Allah has his angels Keep Extremely well detailed records of all our deeds and actions, when we receive ridicule,harassment, etc, Allah is All-Aware of this, and he Rewards us Every Single Moment we hold steadfast and persevere in the way of our Lord. We are tested in many ways, I myself being a revert, I am constantly seen as different and criticized for not doin as the others, one lady even thought i was Gay because when women come out half naked around campus i either lower my gaze or pay them no mind, but she doesn't know its only My hope in Allah for his rewards and Fear of his punishment.!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Hadayai Majeed on October 3, 2009 at 7:44pm: Read the Quran and then pray. No compulsion in this deen. See some people are hung on hair wraps. If you where a gele from Africa you are not covered enough. If you wear the Morrocan style head wrap and wear abayyas, etc. you are properly covered. Well you also have those who if your face is showing it does not matter what you have on so sister read for yourself, pray and then do what Allah instructs. You are correct outer covering without internal spiritual soundness is just being covered up.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by AMANI IDDEEN BILAL on October 3, 2009 at 8:04pm: Salaam! I do read the Quran it does state that the women should cover which i do i cover everyday. I just don't wear a head scarf. I'm am comfortable with that Where i am at in my life i choose not to wear the khimar. Who knows what the future may hold for me or what Allah plans for me. But what i do know is that i am satisfied with where I am at right now in this religion. And with the praying i pray everyday and continue to get close with my lord Ameen!

Hadayai Majeed said:
Read the Quran and then pray. No compulsion in this deen. See some people are hung on hair wraps. If you where a gele from Africa you are not covered enough. If you wear the Morrocan style head wrap and wear abayyas, etc. you are properly covered. Well you also have those who if your face is showing it does not matter what you have on so sister read for yourself, pray and then do what Allah instructs. You are correct outer covering without internal spiritual soundness is just being covered up.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Abu Sufyan on October 4, 2009 at 3:05pm: Salaams,

Jazakallah khair for bringing up the discussion. Its always a heated topic when we speak about Hijab. Its really not the guys' place to be telling you wheather or not to wear hijab. I do think that looking at this discussion we lack a holistic nature of deriving evidence in Islam (simply going to a single verse or a couple verses in the Quran won't cut it). Nonetheless, my suggestion lays elsewhere.

But what i do know is that i am satisfied with where I am at right now in this religion.

That is an absolute no no. You should ALWAYS strive to be better in Islam. Being content with where you are in Islam is a sign of some icky things in the heart. Now I think you meant it well, like you are confident that you will get better and you aren't anxious or negative on yourself which is a very good thing and more sisses need that today than ever. This was just a light warning about feeling like you are straight, good, chillin, tyte, on the infinite path to Allah :)

AMANI IDDEEN BILAL said:
Salaam! I do read the Quran it does state that the women should cover which i do i cover everyday. I just don't wear a head scarf. I'm am comfortable with that Where i am at in my life i choose not to wear the khimar. Who knows what the future may hold for me or what Allah plans for me. But what i do know is that i am satisfied with where I am at right now in this religion. And with the praying i pray everyday and continue to get close with my lord Ameen!

Hadayai Majeed said:
Read the Quran and then pray. No compulsion in this deen. See some people are hung on hair wraps. If you where a gele from Africa you are not covered enough. If you wear the Morrocan style head wrap and wear abayyas, etc. you are properly covered. Well you also have those who if your face is showing it does not matter what you have on so sister read for yourself, pray and then do what Allah instructs. You are correct outer covering without internal spiritual soundness is just being covered up.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Kalimah Annisa A. Muhammad on October 4, 2009 at 5:16pm: Peace Sis ur above statement is true in essence...however Allah has made stipulations that we must follow...Surah 24 Ayat 31 has told us what to cover. So to me that means that u don't have to necessarily walk around looking like you are wearing a curtain but I believe that u should find a way to cover ur hair and bosom in a way that makes u comfortable. There are many ways to cover and still look stylish. I'm sure its not easy being surrounded by the dunya but you gotta ask urself if u are "in" the dunya or "of" the dunya. As muslimeen we are set aside from the so called norm in the US and any other non muslim countries. Social views makes it hard for us to practice our deen outright but we gotta be strong and let the world know that we fear Allah and will hold firm to our faith and beliefs. One should also be recognizable as a muslim too. Ppl don't always c our character but they do c our dress. I pray that I didnt offend u with my statement. I pray that Allah makes it easy for u, Insha Allah. Peace Muah; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by AMANI IDDEEN BILAL on October 4, 2009 at 8:09pm: Salaam! Like i always say i appreciate everyones comments but when you say i should strive to be better in islam that offends me because i strive everyday. You just dont know how much i do. Like my comment said basically, one day i'll be where i'm supposed to be at in this religion as far as covering my head. I know i'm not where I should be but i am definetly far from where i used to be. With that being said Hope and Pray to Allah that you are well.

Salaam!

Abu Sufyan said:
Salaams,

Jazakallah khair for bringing up the discussion. Its always a heated topic when we speak about Hijab. Its really not the guys' place to be telling you wheather or not to wear hijab. I do think that looking at this discussion we lack a holistic nature of deriving evidence in Islam (simply going to a single verse or a couple verses in the Quran won't cut it). Nonetheless, my suggestion lays elsewhere.

But what i do know is that i am satisfied with where I am at right now in this religion.

That is an absolute no no. You should ALWAYS strive to be better in Islam. Being content with where you are in Islam is a sign of some icky things in the heart. Now I think you meant it well, like you are confident that you will get better and you aren't anxious or negative on yourself which is a very good thing and more sisses need that today than ever. This was just a light warning about feeling like you are straight, good, chillin, tyte, on the infinite path to Allah :)

AMANI IDDEEN BILAL said:
Salaam! I do read the Quran it does state that the women should cover which i do i cover everyday. I just don't wear a head scarf. I'm am comfortable with that Where i am at in my life i choose not to wear the khimar. Who knows what the future may hold for me or what Allah plans for me. But what i do know is that i am satisfied with where I am at right now in this religion. And with the praying i pray everyday and continue to get close with my lord Ameen!

Hadayai Majeed said:
Read the Quran and then pray. No compulsion in this deen. See some people are hung on hair wraps. If you where a gele from Africa you are not covered enough. If you wear the Morrocan style head wrap and wear abayyas, etc. you are properly covered. Well you also have those who if your face is showing it does not matter what you have on so sister read for yourself, pray and then do what Allah instructs. You are correct outer covering without internal spiritual soundness is just being covered up.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by AMANI IDDEEN BILAL on October 4, 2009 at 8:22pm: Salaam Sis. Hope all is well with you and your family. Like i always say i appreciate everyones comments. I have a question for you though, Am I less of a muslim just because i do not cover my head? Are others more muslim than I Just because they wear a head covering? I'm so grateful I brought up this subject because it really needs to be disscussed. What about those who wear the head covering(s) and act un islamic. I think that needs to be discussed as well I think because that gives a bad representation of what Islam is about. But they still wear there head covering right? so are they more muslim than I? I hope my response hasn't offended you are anyone & I truly mean that. I pray Allah brings you peace to you and everyone. And I hope i hear from you soon

Salaam :)

Kalimah Annisa A. Muhammad said:
Peace Sis ur above statement is true in essence...however Allah has made stipulations that we must follow...Surah 24 Ayat 31 has told us what to cover. So to me that means that u don't have to necessarily walk around looking like you are wearing a curtain but I believe that u should find a way to cover ur hair and bosom in a way that makes u comfortable. There are many ways to cover and still look stylish. I'm sure its not easy being surrounded by the dunya but you gotta ask urself if u are "in" the dunya or "of" the dunya. As muslimeen we are set aside from the so called norm in the US and any other non muslim countries. Social views makes it hard for us to practice our deen outright but we gotta be strong and let the world know that we fear Allah and will hold firm to our faith and beliefs. One should also be recognizable as a muslim too. Ppl don't always c our character but they do c our dress. I pray that I didnt offend u with my statement. I pray that Allah makes it easy for u, Insha Allah. Peace Muah; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Abdulwahab Mohamed Azmy on October 5, 2009 at 3:33am: The first misunderstanding is that it is wrongly thought that men are the ones forcing the women to dress like this, when in fact the first reason that any Muslim covers herself is because it is a command from ALLAH, not from men. Allah says in the Holy Quran for the woman to lower her gaze and to cover herself, it is then defined who she does not have to cover in front of and is free to dress in a modest way, namely any male relative who she would not be able to marry. She is further told in another chapter to cover herself when going outside of her house. Both of these references can be found in chapters 24:31 called Surah (meaning chapter) An-Nur and in chapter 33:59, Surah Al-Ahzab.
The degree in which she is to cover is stated both here and in the ahadits (the saying, explanations, commentary of the Holy Quran and way of Prophet Muhammad-peace and blessings be upon him) All the parts of the body that are sexually attractive to men are to be covered. The hands and face may be exposed and this is why you see many Muslim women without face covering or if she likes she may cover her face. She is not required to ware black and for this reason we see many Muslim women from different parts of the world dressed in varies colors and styles while still conforming to the command of Allah.
What is interesting is that it is not the Muslim women themselves who are complaining about their covering. Many of our new sisters to Islam in the United States and Europe have stated time and again how protected and modest they feel when going outside and have notice that those men in which they need to interact with, even though they are not Muslims usually treat them with respect and dignity. The Muslim woman's covering also affords her protection from men and by men.
Muslim women are just as interested in make up and fashion as our secular sisters but this is preservered for her husband and special gatherings with the added dignity of modesty.
Many Muslim women look upon the modern sexy, tight fitting and short clothing of the non-Muslim woman as being vulgar and sleazy. She finds it hard to understand why a woman would have such low self esteem as to want to appeal to any mans eyes other than her husbands. Or to have many sex partners when virginity and modesty are the highest thing that any woman, Muslim or not, can bestow upon her husband. She can't understand why the men in the family (fathers, husbands or brothers) would allow and even approve of the women in his family whom he should be protecting, to go outside the house, to say nothing of going to school or work with such little clothes to cover their body. And then to be shocked or surprised when the woman or girl is raped!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Zakiyyah on October 5, 2009 at 3:14pm: good to raise this question!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Kwame Madden on October 6, 2009 at 6:56am: My salams sister,I suggest you read the commentary on these verses.There are many books on the market also that descibe the muslim women dress code.This is not a gray area the covering is what your Lord tells you to do.May Allah strengthen you and give you resolve.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Muteeullah ibn awwal on October 6, 2009 at 12:08pm: According to Qur’an 24V31…Allah say And tell the believing women to low their gaze (form looking forbidden things), and protect their private part ( for illegal sexual acts)and not to show off their adornment except only that which is apparent (like both eyes for necessity to see the way, or outer palms, head-cover, apron, etc)and to draw their veils all over Juyubihinna (i.e. their bodey, faces, necks and bosoms) and not to reveal their adornment except to their ………… So it is a sin wear hijhab but niqaabi is not essential not compulsory . when go out with islamic dressing code, Muslim inner conduct should be positive all the time (both dressing code and conduct will be consider in Islam) ma ha salam; ▶ Reply to This