Hijab

A hijab (Arabic: حجاب‎ ḥijāb) in common English usage is a veil worn by some Muslim women in the presence of any male outside of their immediate family, which usually covers the head and chest. The term can refer to any head, face, or body covering worn by Muslim women that conforms to Islamic standards of modesty.

204504

Tattoo . Hijab

Is having a tattoo on the wrist or arm considered allowed for someone who plans to wear a Hijab after marriage?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 5 months ago

Bismihi ta'āla

Having tattoos are considered makruh and discouraged, but it has nothing to do with observing hijab, as that is wajib. Postponing and deferring the obligatory duty of wearing hijab is not a good idea, as Shaytani manipulation always interferes in these kind of good and positive changes.

And Allah knows best

202686

Employment . Spinster . Mahram . Hijab

As a recent university graduate and unmarried woman striving to please Allah (swt) and adhere to the teachings of Ahlulbayt (as), can I work due to pressure from my family for financial support, knowing it may involve interaction with non-Mahram men?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 5 months ago

You as a Muslim female are allowed to work to earn livelihood as far as you keep you full Hijab and protect your modesty from non Mahram men.

Wassalam.

200849

Hijab

Why was my husband upset about my mascara at a women-only academy when I wear a full Niqab in Egypt and modest clothing in the UK, yet he wears Western attire? Why aren't men held to the same standards of modesty?

Amina Inloes, Amina Inloes is originally from the US and has a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Exeter on Shi'a hadith. She is the program leader for the MA Islamic Studies program at the... Answered 5 months ago

Different people have different unspoken expectations for how other people should behave, and we get these expectations from various places (family, school, etc). Some people are good at recognising and communicating their unspoken expectations, and others are not, and just get angry if someone violates their expectations. Having different unspoken expectations is a major cause of tension between people, especially in a marriage. When he is done being upset, you could try asking him in a non-confrontational way why he was upset, since there could be any number of reasons.

While traditional Muslim clothing for both men and women tends to be long and loose, after colonialism, it became common in some places for men to wear western clothing and women to wear traditional clothing (in part because women are seen as keepers of the culture). So there is a lot going on that is not necessarily about shariah when it comes to clothing and identity. Of course Islam prescribes modesty and decency for both men and women but does not require a specific cultural style.

Hijab

Modesty of women comes from their human nature as females with specific characteristics which Allah The Glorious Has Created in them for the benefit of human life, such characteristics are different from the characteristics of males. Modesty of men also comes from their human nature as males. Since the characteristics of males are not typically same as the characteristics of female, the modesty norms are not the same. Islamic rules ask females to abide to their standards of modesty while asks males to abide to their standards if modesty.

Wassalam.

200119

Hijab

Is it permissible in Shariah to wear modest yet stylish clothing along with a Hijab and very light makeup, if the intention is to uphold my dignity rather than attract non-Mahram individuals?

Provided that Hijab is fully observed, wearing stylish clothing is allowed if it does not attract non Mahram men. Applying any make up and going out where non Mahram men can see you, is not permissible.

Wassalam.

199954

Hijab

How can we determine what constitutes Zeenat according to cultural norms or Urf?

Exposing the Zeenat if the Muslim female in front of of Nin Mahram men is not allowed according Quranic verse: ولا يُبدينَ زينَتَهُنّ إلا

Zeenat is any beautification made by the person or any artificial beautification.

Wassalam.

199709

Woman . Mahram . Wedding . Hijab

If a Muslim woman cannot display her beauty to non-Mahram individuals, including at mixed gatherings like weddings, then should she avoid attending such events? And if she does go, how should she present herself?

Bismihi ta'āla

A believer must avoid free mix-gatherings, for whatever reason it may be, and as close as the non-mahrams may be. We must try to promote segregated wedding programs, and not allow ourselves to participate in haram gatherings.

This works for both genders as well. A man should not attend, and a woman should not attend as well.

It is by far better for weddings to be segregated, so that the women can dress as they wish, without hijab or any restrictions.

If someone is forced to be there, like the person being a primary family member, then they go just for the social obligation they have, limit it to that, dressed Islamically, and leave.

And Allah knows best

199710

Hijab . Woman . Body . Abaya

What does full Hijab entail for a woman? Does it simply involve wearing modest loose clothing that covers the body, or is it specifically about wearing an Abaya?

Bismihi ta'āla

As far as outer hijab and Islamic dress-code for women, wearing a 'abayah or chador is not compulsory, unless it is the common custom of a particular society, and not wearing it will be seen as bad.

In brief, wearing of modest and loose clothes, is enough, as long as deflects any attention of men.

And Allah knows best

199138

Woman . Hijab . Makeup . Face

Is it permissible for Shia female scholars to publicly speak and upload videos viewed by non-Mahram men if they observe full Hijab and wear no makeup?

Yes it allowed with full Hijab and adding to all Islamic rules.

Wassalam.

199070

Pakistan . Hijab . Wedding

In Pakistan, where mixed gatherings at weddings are common, is it permissible for girls to wear culturally embellished dresses and makeup while adhering to proper Hijab?

Muslim female is ordered by Allah in Quran not to show her beauty to outsiders (Non Mahram). Sura An-Noor, verse 31. This order is for every time and everywhere with no exception.

May cultural practices are not accepted by Shariah yet done by some people out of carelessness or other un Islamic reasons.

Wassalam.

198935

Woman . Hijab . Sin

Is a Muslim woman considered to have sinned if she lives in an area where Hijab is banned but has no alternative but to remain there?

Muslim woman must perform full Hijab where ever she lives. If Hijab is banned in a country and she needs to go out of her house, she will be then required to move to another place where she can perform her duty in Hijab.
'Wassalam.

177557

Hijab . School . Niqab . India . Hypocrisy (Nifaq)

As an Indian, Hijab is prohibited at my school, so I do not wear it there. However, I desire to wear a Niqab in other places, which makes me feel hypocritical. What options do I have in this situation?

There is no Islamic problem in wearing niqab in some places but not others. However, sometimes there is a cultural idea or social pressure that someone who wears certain types of garments should not be seen differently. So you should decide what you feel is best for yourself. Sometimes an advantage of trying new clothing in some places is it gives us a chance to experiment with it and see whether or not it is something we want later in life.