Friday, September 20, 2013

Fathwa, - Wearing jilbab: need encouragment

Question:
I am a practising Muslimah, I wear the hijaab but not a jilbaab,
recently I have really got it in my heart that I need to and I should
wear the jilbaab, I just feel a little confused, please can you give
me some encouragement because I could really do with some, because my
family don't really encourage me and I could do with their support, so
please help should I or shouldn't I, it may be the shaytaan playing
with my feelings and putting me in doubt. Jazakallah khair and the
site is mashallah very good may Allah bless you all for the good work,
and may he give you good in this life and the hereafter.
Answer:
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Dear Sister,
Assalamu alaikum,
I pray this message reaches you in good health and spirits this Ramadan.
Wearing jilbab is very commendable. Since you already wear hijab,
you've already won half the battle. Nothing should stop you from
wearing jilbab. Even if your family does not encourage it, this step
is completely up to you. Allah Ta'ala rewards actions done for His
sake. Jilbab is one of the best forms of modest dress, so, of course,
you should wear it. If you are feeling apprehensive about wearing
jilbab out in public, then be aware that your hijab already sets you
apart. So, alhamdulillah, you already have the courage to obey Allah
and wear your hijab with dignity. Putting on jilbab is simply another
step. Keep in mind that there are different forms of jilbab. For
example, you can wear a jumper or a dress and still have the coverage
that you'd have in a jilbab. You can experiment with different jilbab
styles to see what suits you best. Jilbabs are very elegant garments.
So don't worry about what people think. You may even find yourself
receiving compliments; the modest dress of Muslim women is both
feminine and dignified, and even some non-Muslims appreciate this.
So ask Allah for strength, don't make it more difficult than it should
be, and ignore the naysayers, whether they are Muslim or non-Muslim.
You do what you need to do for your deen. And try to find other
Muslimahs who are doing the same because a social network is
important.
May Allah reward you

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