Understanding Hijab and Significance of Hijab in Islam

HIJAB

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Hijab - Rulings on Hijab

Verses that have to do with hijab:

1 – Allah says (interpretation of the meaning): 

“And tell the believing women to lower their gaze (from looking at forbidden things), and protect their private parts (from 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 of hands or one eye or dress like veil, gloves, headcover, apron), and to draw their veils all over Juyoobihinna (i.e. their bodies, faces, necks and bosoms) and not to reveal their adornment except to their husbands, or their fathers, or their husband’s fathers, or their sons, or their husband’s sons, or their brothers or their brother’s sons, or their sister’s sons, or their (Muslim) women (i.e. their sisters in Islam), or the (female) slaves whom their right hands possess, or old male servants who lack vigour, or small children who have no sense of feminine sex. And let them not stamp their feet so as to reveal what they hide of their adornment. And all of you beg Allah to forgive you all, O believers, that you may be successful”

[al-Noor 24:31] 

Hijab FAQ

1. Is the practice of wearing hijab required by the Quran?

2. Does the Quran strictly say that women should wear hijab?

3. Some people say that the Quran does not mandate the use of hijab, is that true?

4. Does the Quran provide exceptions to wearing the hijab?

5. What specific text commands women to wear hijab?

6. What sources do Muslims refer to for guidance about hijab?

7. What is the literal meaning of hijab?

8. How did the hijab evolve in meaning?

9. What are the reasons why Muslim women wear hijab?

10. Why do Muslim women choose to wear hijab?

11. Does the hijab fulfill its purpose of protecting women from unwanted sexual advances?

12. Has hijab ever been a sign of social status?

13. Was the hijab actually designed to create social equality?

14. How does the hijab become a personal statement of a Muslim woman?

15. Does the hijab contain deeper implications about a person?

16. Aside from religion, are there any other reasons why women wear hijab?

17. How does hijab affect a woman's sexuality?

18. Is it essential for a woman to be constantly reminded of her sexuality? Why is she expected to be always conscious of it?

19. Many believe that the hijab makes Muslim women look inferior to men, is that true?

20. Is making Muslim women wear hijab a form of oppression?

21. Are some Muslim women forced to wear hijab?

22. Is wearing hijab an exclusively Islamic convention?

23. Are there similarities between Western clothing and hijab?

24. Do debates about wearing hijab exist among Muslim?

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

26. Is wearing hijab controversial in the Muslim world?

27. Why do some Muslim women refuse to wear hijab?

28. Can Muslim women change their minds about wearing hijab?

29. Do different countries have varying practice of wearing hijab?

30. What does the hijab mean for women in Middle Eastern countries?

31. Do some governments create laws about hijab?

32. Why are Muslim women banned from wearing hijab in certain countries?

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

34. Why do Muslim women wear hijab to cover their head?

35. Why should the hijab cover a woman's head?

36. Why are some Muslim women covered from head to toe while others merely cover their hair with hijab?

37. Why aren't all Muslim women wearing hijab?

38. Are Muslim women allowed to wear ornaments with their hijab?

39. Can Muslim women wear tight-fitting hijab?

40. Are Muslim women allowed to wear fancy hijab?

41. Do Muslim women wear hijab at home and on the streets?

42. Can Muslim women who refuse to wear hijab wear men's clothing instead?

43. Is there a punishment for not wearing hijab?

44. Should Muslim women still wear hijab in hot and humid days?

45. What could be the ultimate gain for the sacrifice of one's comfort, freedom and admiration from others?

46. Can a supervisor reasonably ask a woman not to wear hijab?

47. Can Muslim men wear hijab?

48. If women are required to wear hijab, is there a code of dressing for men?

49. Why do people misinterpret the meaning behind hijab?

50. Why is hijab so misunderstood?