Women Site - Hijaab, - Demerits of Discarding the Hijaab

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Failing to adhere toHijaab)Islamic covering( indicates disobedience to Allaah The Almighty and His Messenger,sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam. Anyone who disobeys Allaah The Almighty and His Messenger,sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, harms no one but himself, and in no way does he harm Allaah The Almighty.
The Messenger of Allaah,sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, was reported to have said:“All my Ummah )nation( will enter Paradise except for those who refuse.”They )i.e. the Companions, may Allaah be pleased with them( said,“O Messenger of Allaah! Who would refuse )to enter Paradise(?” He said:“Whoever obeys me will enter Paradise, and whoever disobeys me has refused )to enter Paradise(.”]Al-Bukhaari[
Failing to adhere toHijaabincurs the divine curse and expulsion from the Mercy of Allaah:
The Messenger of Allaah,sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, was reported to have said:“During the last days of my Ummah there will be women who are clothed but naked, with something on their heads like the humps of camels. Curse them, for they are cursed.”
Failing to adhere toHijaabis a characteristic of the people of Hell:
“)There are( two types of the people of Hell that I have not yet seen: men with whips like the tails of cattle, with which they strike people, and women who are clothed yet naked ….”The Messenger of Allaah,sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, was reported to have said:
Failing to adhere toHijaabis darkness on the Day of Resurrection:
It was narrated that the Prophet,sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said:“The example of the woman who sways displaying her adornment in haughtiness among people who are not allowed to look at it, is like darkness that has no light on the Day of Resurrection.”
He means the woman who sways and drags her garments when she walks will come on the Day of Resurrection black and dark as if she were formed of darkness. Although thisHadeeth)narration( is weak, it indicates an authentic meaning. This is because when a sin is committed, the pleasure that is enjoyed from it is nothing but suffering; the fragrant scents are unpleasant odors, and light is darkness. The case is different with acts of worship. For example, the foul smell from the fasting person’s mouth and the smell of a martyr’s blood are more pleasant in the sight of Allaah The Almighty than the fragrance of musk.
Failing to adhere toHijaabindicates hypocrisy:
The Prophet,sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, was reported to have said:“The best of your women is the affectionate, the fertile, the obedient, and the consoling, provided that they fear Allaah. The evilest of your women are those who unlawfully expose their adornment and sway in haughtiness, they are hypocrites; only a few of them )women in general( will enter Paradise.”
Failing to adhere toHijaabis impudent and scandalous behavior:
The Messenger,sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, was reported to have said:“Any woman who removes her clothes outside her husband’s home has torn the screen that was between her and Allaah The Almighty.”
Failing to adhere toHijaabindicates immorality:
Women are ‘Awrah)parts that must be concealed(, so when they expose themselves they are committing a reprehensible and immoral misdeed. Allaah The Almighty Says )what means(:}And when they commit an immorality, they say, “We found our fathers doing it, and Allaah has ordered us to do it.” Say, “Indeed, Allaah does not order immorality. Do you say about Allaah that which you do not know?”{]Quran 7:28[
Satan is the one who commands them to commit immorality as indicated by the verse that means:}Satan threatens you with poverty and orders you to immorality.{]Quran 2:268[
Failing to adhere toHijaabis a Satanic norm:
The story of Aadam )Adam(, may Allaah exalt his mention, and Hawwaa’ )Eve( shows how Satan, the enemy of Allaah, is keen on uncovering people’s’Awrah, exposing them, and spreading immorality. He mainly seeks to cause women to display themselves by not adhering toHijaab. Allaah The Almighty Says )what means(:}O children of Adam, let not Satan tempt you as he removed your parents from Paradise, stripping them of their clothing to show them their private parts.{]Quran 7:27[
It was Satan who started the call for women to remove theirHijaaband display their bodies. He is the main advocate of so-called women’s liberation.
Failing to adhere toHijaabis a Jewish practice:
The Jews are highly experienced in destroying nations through the temptation of women. One of the most lethal weapons that was used by their institutions was displaying women’s bodies and adornment, and they have great expertise in this regard. The Messenger of Allaah,sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said:“Beware of this worldly life and beware of women, for the first temptation that afflicted the Children of Israel was because of women.”]Muslim[
Failing to adhere toHijaabis a foul pre-Islamic practice:
Allaah The Almighty Says )what means(:}And abide in your houses and do not display yourselves as ]was[ the display of the former times of ignorance.{]Quran 33:33[
Besides, the Prophet,sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, described the pre-Islamic call for tribal fanatic support as foul and wicked and ordered Muslims not to do that. The Prophet,sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said:“Every thing pertaining to the pre-Islamic era is under my feet )abolished(.”]Al-Bukhaari and Muslim[
This applies to women’s exposure of their adornment, call for tribal fanatic support, and the chauvinism of the pre-Islamic era.
Failing to adhere toHijaabindicates backwardness and degradation:
It is natural for animals to be naked, so a person who tends to do that relapses to a sub-human level even though Allaah The Almighty honored him. Consequently, neglectingHijaabindicates the corruption of a person’s innate nature, lack of manly zeal, coldness of emotions, and death of feelings.
Failing to adhere toHijaabis a widespread evil:
Anyone who reflects on the texts of theSharee‘ah)Islamic legislation( and lessons of history will become certain that neglectingHijaabdamages one's religion and life, especially when there is also irresponsible intermixing between men and women.
Some of its grave consequences include the following:
-Women competing to unlawfully expose their adornment in order to attract attention. In doing so, they squander both sound morals and money and reduce themselves to despicable commodities.
-Men’s morals become corrupt especially the youth and are thus, they are driven to immoral acts.
-Exploiting women in advertisements and providing entertainment in commercial domains and elsewhere.
-Abusing women themselves, because the unlawful exposure of their adornment indicates their bad intentions and wickedness -- a thing that might incur harm on them by those who are foolish and evil.
-The spread of diseases, since the Prophet,sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, was reported to have said:“Never does indecency emerge within a people to the extent that they publicize it, except that plague and torments spread within them, the likes of which did not pass to their predecessors who have passed away.”
-Making it easy to commit adultery of the eyes. The Prophet,sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said:“Adultery of the eyes is the )unlawful( look.”Also, making it difficult to obey Allaah The Almighty by lowering the gaze that He commanded people to observe in order to please Him.
-Deserving to be afflicted with general punishments which are certainly more dangerous than atomic bombs and earthquakes. Allaah The Almighty Says )what means(:}And when We intend to destroy a city, We command its affluent but they defiantly disobey therein; so the word comes into effect upon it, and We destroy it with ]complete[ destruction.{]Quran 17:16[ Also, the Prophet,sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, was reported to have said:“When people see an evildoing being committed and do not change it, Allaah will soon incur torment upon them.”

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Women Site - Hijaab, - Hijaab and Misconceptions

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Many misconceptions related to the concept of Hijaab )Islamic covering( are the result of false customs and traditions, due to the absence of sound Islamic Creed that lead to many baseless worries and obsessions. These misconceptions include:
•Hijaab is worn when the woman gets old:When the woman reaches a certain age and all her children are married, she starts paying attention to herself, performs Hajj, and adheres to the worship of her Lord. It is as if she knows in advance when she will die! It is as if she is certain that during that period she will be able to perform acts of worship that she was not used to performing before! It is as if she is certain that she will be able to do what she did not do before. How true is this proverb which says: "What has always been, always will be."
•Hijaab stands as an obstacle before a woman who is looking for a husband:According to popular belief, most suitors prefer a woman who exposes her adornment over the woman who is veiled. Even if the suitor is somewhat observant, he hopes to urge his fiancée to wear the Hijaab after marriage so that he would attain the reward. However, this is not a general rule, even if it occurs in some cases. A woman who looks for a husband should know that "Birds of a feather flock together." When she abandons the Hijaab, those who propose to her will not have the required level of religiousness and piety. In a Hadeeth )narration(, the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said: "When a person proposes to you )matrimonial guardians to marry women under your guardianship( and you approve of his religiousness and morals, you should marry him; otherwise, there will be a temptation on earth and widespread corruption." ]At-Tirmithi[
•Hijaab prevents the woman from finding a suitable job:Many institutions refuse to employ veiled women as employees. When an employee wants to wear the veil, she exposes herself to dismissal. Even if this practice takes place in some institutions and by some persons who look for the opportunity to take advantage of an employee's charms, a Muslim woman who wants to wear the Hijaab must be certain that Hijaab does not prevent the sustenance provided by Allaah The Almighty. There are many women who do not wear the Hijaab but they cannot find jobs.
It is the responsibility of men to financially support women. If a woman is in dire need and has to work to support herself or her children, then the delay in finding a suitable job is from the fate of Allaah The Almighty and His Divine Decree and a trial from Him to know how sincere that woman is. When a woman is patient, she will ultimately find a suitable job in a suitable place. An employer who looks for a veiled woman is actually looking for an efficient employee whose lifestyle is in consonance with his own values.
•The idea of adhering to Hijaab is sometimes met by some apprehensions and fears:Some women are afraid to confront their families with this wish because they know in advance that they would oppose the idea. Some women are also afraid of confronting their surrounding environment which mocks Hijaab as well as women who wear it, and considers it an "uncivilized" phenomenon and a sign of "backwardness" and "regression".
We say to our believing sister: remember the Hadeeth )narration( in which the Messenger of Allaah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, says: "Indeed! Obedience )to people( is only in good matters." You should also remember that neglecting the Hijaab under this pretext does not absolve you of guilt. Allaah The Exalted Says )what means(:}Every soul, for what it has earned, will be retained.{]Quran 74:38[
So, you should hasten to follow the Commands of Allaah The Exalted and truly rely upon Him and have faith in Him. Allaah The Exalted Says )what means(:
• }And when you have decided, then rely upon Allaah.{]Quran 3:159[
• }And whoever relies upon Allaah - then He is sufficient for him.{]Quran 65:3[
When you do so, Allaah The Almighty will support you in your task because people's hearts are controlled by Him. He is able to turn rejection to acceptance and disobedience to obedience.
As for those who mock you, you should remember that Allaah The Exalted Says )what means( concerning them:}Beautified for those who disbelieve is the life of this world, and they ridicule those who believe. But those who fear Allaah are above them on the Day of Resurrection.{]Quran 2:212[
• Hijaab prevents women from being stylish and this is an important issue to many women: They believe that it makes them lose their beauty and makes them look older than their age. We remind such women of the verse in which Allaah The Exalted Says )what means(:}Say, "Indeed, the death from which you flee -- indeed, it will meet you.{]Quran 62:8[
Islam does not completely prevent the woman from adornment and exposure of beauty; rather, this is limited to the husband. This is forbidden before the eyes of the intrusive and mischievous people who seek temptation and corruption to be widespread on earth.
Finally, there are various reasons why women neglect the Hijaab and these reasons differ from one woman to another based on each one’s psychology and social circumstances. They are the result of following fancies in most cases and this is forbidden by Allaah The Almighty Who Says )what means(:}But as for he who feared the position of his Lord and prevented the soul from ]unlawful[ inclination, Then indeed, Paradise will be ]his[ refuge.{]Quran 79:40-41[

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Women Site - Hijaab, - Why Can't We Be Like Them?

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‘Aa’ishah, may Allaah be pleased with her, said, "May Allaah have mercy upon the early emigrating women, when Allaah revealed)what means(:}..and to wrap ]a portion of[ their head covers over their chests{]Quran 24:31[they cut their waist sheets at the edges and covered their faces by them." ]Al-Bukhaari[
It was also narrated that ‘Aa’ishah, may Allaah be pleased with her, said,
No doubt, the women of the Quraysh are superior )to others(. However, by Allaah, I have never seen women better than the women of the Ansaar )Helpers( in believing in the Book of Allaah and in the revelation. When Surat An-Noor was revealed, )in which Allaah says what means(:}..and to wrap ]a portion of[ their head covers over their chests..{]Quran 24:31[ their men returned to them reciting to them what Allaah revealed, with each reciting to his wife, daughter, sister and female relatives. There was no woman among them but she took her printed waist sheet, on which the pictures of houses were inscribed, and used it to cover her head and face, out of trust and faith in what Allaah revealed in His Book. In the morning, they came to pray behind the Messenger of Allaah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, with their heads and faces covered as if crows were on their heads. ]Ibn Abu Haatim[
O Muslim sister,
Be like those believing truthful women, who complied with the command of their Lord, and hastened to wear the clothing of chastity and purity, the clothing of decency, once they heard the clear evidence, which is too apparent to accept any other interpretation.
Be like your believing mothers and sisters who are upon the truth. Abide by their method and follow their way, for they followed the best way and the best method.
O believing woman, you are obligated to respond and adhere to Hijaab )Islamic covering(, veiling, chastity and modesty enjoined upon you by Allaah The Almighty, in obedience to Him, and His Messenger, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam. Allaah The Almighty says )what means(:}It is not for a believing man or a believing woman, when Allaah and His Messenger have decided a matter, that they should ]thereafter[ have any choice about their affair. And whoever disobeys Allaah and His Messenger has certainly strayed into clear error.{]Quran 33:36[
Why should you not, given that many praiseworthy merits and important benefits lie behind that obligation. They include:
• Guarding honor
Hijaab is a protection defined by the Sharee‘ah )Islamic legislation( to preserve a Muslim woman's honor and ward off all causes of suspicion, temptation, and corruption.
• Purity of the heart
Hijaab leads to purity of the hearts of both believing men and women, occupies them with piety and honors what is held sacred. Allaah The Almighty says )what means(:}That is purer for your hearts and their hearts.{]Quran 33:53[
• Noble morals
Hijaab leads to maintaining noble morals including chastity, decency, modesty, and religious zeal. At the same time, it veils bad morals that originate from a person who is stained with shameful deeds like indecency, impudence, degradation, and corruption.
• It is a distinctive sign of chaste women
Hijaab is a Sharee‘ah-based sign indicative of free, chaste women affirming their chastity, honor and removing them from suspicion, as confirmed by Allaah The Almighty when He Says )what means(:}That is more suitable that they will be known and not be abused.{]Quran 33:59[ Righteousness of the external persona of a person is an indication of the righteousness of the inner character. Chastity is the woman's crown and a cause of happiness and felicity in this world and the next.
• Cutting off lust and devilish thoughts
Hijaab is a form of social protection against harm and diseases of the heart for both men and women. It cuts off wicked lusts, holds back treacherous eyes, wards off harm from men and women, preserves their honor, as well as that of their Mahrams )non-marriageable men(, wards off false charges of immorality against chaste women, puts an end to evil talk, suspicion and doubt, and other devilish thoughts.
• Preserving modesty
Modesty is life, in the sense that there is no life without modesty. It is a moral trait placed by Allaah The Almighty in the souls that He likes to honor, thereupon it leads to virtue and wards off vice. It is a natural human characteristic, and an important Islamic value. Modesty is one of the branches of faith. It is one of the qualities that has long been held as praiseworthy, that has been approved and advocated by Islam.
Hijaab is but an effective means of preserving modesty, and removing Hijaab means renouncing modesty.
• Hijaab prevents the impermissible exposure of beauty, exposure of the face and intermixing between the sexes from infiltrating into Islamic societies.
• Hijaab is a shield against adultery and pornography, protecting the woman from becoming like a commodity available to every man who desires her.
• The entire body of a woman is ‘Awrah )part which must be concealed(, which Hijaab screens out of piety. In confirmation of that, Allaah The Almighty Says )what means(:}O children of Aadam, We have bestowed upon you clothing to conceal your private parts and as adornment. But the clothing of righteousness -- that is best.{]Quran 7:26[
In his commentary on that verse, ‘Abdul-Rahmaan bin Aslam, may Allaah have mercy upon him, said, "It is to fear Allaah The Almighty by concealing one's ‘Awrah; that is the clothing of piety." Also, consider the Marfoo‘ supplication )one that is directly attributed to the Prophet, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, including his words, acts, or explicit approval, regardless of the condition of its chain of narrators( that was narrated on the authority of the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam: "O Allaah! screen my ‘Awrah and remove my fears." ]Abu Daawood and others[
• Hijaab is safety from being cursed and expelled from the mercy of Allaah The Almighty, for adherence to it is to comply with the order of Allaah The Almighty; and whoever complies with the order of Allaah The Almighty would be saved from being cursed. The Messenger of Allaah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said: "Towards the last generation of my Ummah )nation(, there would emerge women who are dressed, but seemingly naked, and their heads would incline like the humps of Bukht camels. Curse them, for they are cursed )by Allaah(."
O virtuous sister, how long will you put off adherence to Hijaab?
O Muslim sister,
Adhere to the Sharee‘ah- approved Hijaab with its following conditions and criteria:
 It screens all parts of the body.
 It is not an adornment in itself.
 It is thick and not transparent.
 It is wide and not tight.
 It does not imitate the clothes of men or disbelieving women.
 It is not to be perfumed.
 It is not clothing with which fame is intended.
O Muslim sister,
No one is infallible, and if you have made a mistake in the past that is not a defect, for everyone is apt to err. However, the defect is to continue and persist in committing what is unlawful. Allaah The Almighty warns of that, saying )what means(:}And whoever does not repent -- then it is those who are the wrongdoers.{]Quran 49:11[
Allaah The Almighty also urges us to repent and turn to Him )in repentance(, saying )what means(:}And turn to Allaah in repentance, all of you, O believers, that you might succeed.{]Quran 24:31[
O honorable sister,
Your Lord calls you, saying )what means(:}"O My servants who have transgressed against themselves ]by sinning[, do not despair of the Mercy of Allaah. Indeed, Allaah forgives all sins. Indeed, it is He Who is The Forgiving, The Merciful."{]Quran 39:53[
Allaah The Almighty rejoices at the repentance of the person who turns to Him in repentance, and at the regret of the person who shows regret. In confirmation of that, the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said:"Indeed, Allaah rejoices at the repentance of His slave more than anyone of you does when he gets up and finds his camel which he had lost in a desert."]Al-Bukhaari and Muslim[
O sister, despair not of the mercy of Allaah, and do not lose hope of obtaining His satisfaction, and hasten to repentance and forgiveness, for Allaah The Almighty prepared for those who hasten to repentance, gardens in Paradise, whose breadth is equal to the breadth of the heavens and the earth. They have been prepared for those who pray for forgiveness, i.e.}…those who, when they commit an immorality or wrong themselves ]by transgression[, remember Allaah and seek forgiveness for their sins -- and who can forgive sins except Allaah? -- and ]who[ do not persist in what they have done while they know.{]Quran 3:135[
So, hasten to show sincere repentance before you miss the chance, and pray for forgiveness more often, for our Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said: "O people! Turn in repentance to Allaah, and pray for His forgiveness, for I turn to Allaah in repentance one hundred times a day." ]Muslim[
Hasten before it is too late! Life is short, provision is very little, and the way is very long, and the end would be either Paradise or Hell.

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