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The Muslim womens dress code
The Muslim womens dress code
Allah has ordered women in the Quran to cover themselves this is a liberation for Muslim women.
Not only has Allah ordered modesty in dress for muslim women he has ordered it on muslims men as well which we will be disscussing in another section.
The word “Hijab” comes from the Arabic word “hajaba” meaning to hide from view or conceal. In the present time, the context of Hijab is the modest covering of a Muslim woman. The question now is what is the extent of the covering? The Quran says:
“Say to the believing man that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty; that will make for greater purity for them; and Allah is well acquainted with all that they do. And say to the believing women that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty; and that they should not display their beauty and ornaments except what must ordinarily appear thereof; that they should draw their veils over their bosoms and not display their beauty except to their husbands…” Noble Quran 24:30-31]
These Ayah`s tell us two main things A muslim women should not show her beauty (except for that which must ordinarily appear of it ).
The head covers should be drawn so as to cover the hair, the neck and the bosom.
Islam does not says what a Muslim women should wear only how the clothing should be and there are certain requirments on the clothing. The first is that the clothing should cover the areas in which has been stated. Muhammed (pbuh) was sent as a guidence to mankind to show them the right way.
Below is a Hadith regarding this issue
“Ayshah reported that Asma’ the daughter of Abu Bakr came to the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) while wearing thin clothing. He approached her and said: ‘O Asma’! When a girl reaches the menstrual age, it is not properthat anything should remain exposed except this and this. He pointed to theface and hands.” [Abu Dawud]
The second thing is the looseness of the clothing, the muslim womens clothing must be loose enough as not to show the shape of her body, also the thickness of the clothing is to be of such that you cannot see the colour of skin meaning nothing see though.
The prophet Muhammed (pbuh) stated that in later generations of his ummah there will be
“women who would be dressed but naked and on top of their heads (what looks like) camel humps. Curse them for they are truly cursed.” [Muslim]
Women must not dress so as to appear as men.
“Ibn Abbas narrated: ‘The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) cursed the men who appear like women and the women who appear like men.’” [Bukhari]
The muslim womens dress code should be modest below we have listed a check list of the muslim womens dress code below we will discuss evidence from the Quran
the new modern dress is a new invention. Looking at the clothing of women as recently as seventy years ago, we see clothing similar to Hijab. These active and hard-working women of the West were not inhibited by their clothing which consisted of long, full dresses and various types of head covering. Muslim women who wear Hijab do not find it impractical or interfering with their activities in all levels and walks of life. Hijab is not merely a covering dress but more importantly, it is behavior, manners, speech and appearance in public. Dress is only one facet of the total being. The basic requirement of the Muslim woman’s dress apply to the Muslim man’s clothing with the difference being mainly in degree. Modesty requires that the area between the navel and the knee be covered in front of all people except the wife. The clothing of men should not be like the dress of women, nor should it be tight or provocative. A Muslim should dress to show his identity as a Muslim. Men are not allowed to wear gold or silk. However, both are allowed for women.
For both men and women, clothing requirements are not meant to be a restriction but rather a way in which society will function in a proper, Islamic manner.
Evidence from the holy Quran and Hadith
The Scholars of the holy Quran agree that the commandment regarding the Hijab for women was revealed in the following verse of Surah Ahzab this verse is also known as the verse of hijab
O you who believe! Enter not the Prophets houses until permisison is given to you for a meal (and then) not (so early as) to wait for its preperation; but when you are invited,enter; and when you have taken your meal, disperse without seeking vain talk. Such (behaviour) annoys the Prophet; he is ashamed to dismiss you,but Allah is not ashamed (to tell you) the truth. And when you asl(his wives) for anything. You want, ask them from behind screen(hijab;that makes greater purity for your hearts and theirs. Nor is it right for you that you should annoy Allah messenger or marry his widows after him at any time. Truly such a thing in Allah sight is a enormity.
(Surah Ahzab v 53)
Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) reports that:
A women extended her hand from behind a curtian to hand a piece of paper to the prophet(pbuh) The prophet pulled his hand back and said, “i dont know if it is a mans or womens hand“ she said it is a womens hand. The Prophet responded “if you were a women you would have coloured your hands with henna (abu dawud nasai)
The hadith clearly gives evidence that women used to observe hijab which is why she extended her hand from behind a curtain.
Allamam ibn Kathir writes:
The are the ettiquetes Allah taught the wives of the prophet (pbuh) and since all the women of the Muslim Ummah are required to follow their example,these commandments are applicable to all Muslim women
(Ibn Kathir,vol 3,p.483)
Allah only wishes to remove all abomination from you,your members of the family and to make you pure and spotless ( Surah Ahzab v.33)
O prophet tell your wives and daughters,and believing women that they should cast (Yudnina Alaihinna) their outergarments (jilbab) over thwm; so that is the likelier that they will be known and not harmed and Allah is all forgiving,most merciful. (Surah Ahzab v,59.)
Above we have listed many evidences from the Quran and Hadith is there is anything you need more help with don`t hesitate to contact our imam.