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| a_Silver_Rose |
| 05/23/03 at 14:12:50 |
| Assalaam Alaikum Wa Ramatullahi Wa Barakatuhu The Niqaab in light of the Holy Quran and Sahih Hadith and in the Opinions of the great scholars.... contents Niqaab in the light of Quran Niqaab in the light of Hadith Niqaab according to the Sahaba (Radhiallaahu Ánhuma) Niqaab according to the Tabi'een Niqaab according to the 4 Madhabib Niqaab according to the mufasrieen of Quran Niqaab according the great scholars of Islam Refutations For those who claim niqaab is not wajib and the face and hands of a woman can be seen by (ghairMahrrum) strange men. Definition of Hijab and Jilbab by Sahaba and Ullima What if you make fun of Niqaab? [i]To read the article please go to http://members.tripod.com/ibnfarooq/niqaab.htm Below is the last paragraph of the article.[/i] NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR: Just to make it clear the point of this page is NOT to say if a woman doesn't wear niqaab she will go to Jahunum, as we know there are two valid view points on the hijab. One view held by the Ullima is that the niqaab (covering the face) is wajib (compulsory) and other Ullima hold the view it is Mustahab (recommended and the best thing to do but not compulsory). This page is to explain to those people who say things like "The niqaab is not in islam or is not important" or is "bad for dawa" these people should understand that the Niqaab is from the Quraan and Hadith and even if you hold the view of it not being wajib it is still THE BEST thing and recommended and anyone who wears it is to be respected. And is anyone discourages the wearing of Niqaab or denies it being in Islam or makes fun of someone who wears it they should fear ALLAH and take their shahadah over. And ALLAH (swt) knows best. |
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| Nomi |
| 05/23/03 at 14:58:49 |
| [slm] Yes, making fun of hijaab/niqaab or beard would require that person to take the shahadah again... sorry figure is that some Muslims do indulge in such sin these days, *sigh* Observing a hijaab is gr8 and all the respect in the world for the hijaabis coz covering up like that in these times sure requires lots of courage and devotion but for those who think that niqaab and hijaab are just the same i.e. niqaab is not any better than hijaab, i would like to add that The Noble Qur'an say that the best example for us is in the sunnah (the way of Prophet Muhammad [saw]) and the wives of the prophet wore niqaab. so thats what the sunnah is better than the best... but still, as a sister said, respect should go both ways, yes most definitly A brother in islaam |
| 05/23/03 at 15:02:34 |
| Nomi |
| Respect 4 Niqab |
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| a_Silver_Rose |
| 05/23/03 at 13:50:03 |
| [slm] [color=Teal]Respect for Niqab Author: Sister A Abdullah Published on: January 21, 2001 :suite101.com There is a lot of debate among Muslims as to whether or not it is required for a Muslim woman to cover her face and hands in addition to the rest of her body when appearing in public or in front of non-Mahrem men. The purpose of this article is not to fall on either side of that debate, but to urge all Muslims to show respect for sisters who have chosen to wear either the khimar (full face covering) or the niqab (face covering which leaves the eyes exposed.) Some Muslims give these sisters a hard time, saying that they are doing above and beyond what has been commanded by Allah SWT, and that the "extreme" appearance of these fully-veiled women projects a bad image to the non-Muslims who already view the Muslim woman as weak and oppressed. They argue that such individuals, upon seeing fully-veiled Muslim women, will be "turned off" by "Islam, and we will have forever lost potential Muslim converts, or even the understanding and sympathy of the non-Muslim community. Think about it carefully: would we ever think of criticizing a Muslim who fasts extra days outside of "Ramadan? Do we belittle the Muslims whose prayers exceed the prescribed daily five? Are we upset when Muslims give more zakat than required by Islamic Law? Of course not. We admire such people for their apparent dedication to Allah SWT, just as we should admire Muslim women who cover their faces for the same reason. Whether they veil because they take the so-called "most-conservative" viewpoint that covering the face is a requirement of Islamic Law, or because they simply believe that they will earn extra reward from our Lord and Creator for doing something more. Praise be to Allah, veiled women are engaged in halal, and that is the bottom line. As for the question of non-Muslims being "turned off" by Islam upon seeing fully-veiled Muslim women, Muslims should not waste time and energy worrying about such matters. To the contrary, some non-Muslims are not critical of the face-veil at all and are so intrigued by it that they actually become interested in Islam as a direct result of seeing fully covered Muslim women. One non-Muslim woman wrote about her impressions of the face-veil in our local newspaper after crossing paths with a veiled woman on a busy city street. The writer was struck by the confidence with which the Muslim woman walked, seeing all that was around her, but not being seen by others, secure in the knowledge that no man could make a lewd comment to her about her shapeless body and invisible face. She confessed a twinge of jealousy as she contemplated her own short skirt and tight blouse, realizing in a split second that, no matter how much she tried to convince herself otherwise, society's men were probably not judging her solely for her intellectual and professional capabilities. She now felt embarassed in front of the Muslim woman who must've, she imagined, felt somewhat sorry for a "liberated" western woman like herself who could not even make it from one end of the street to the other without fear of harassment. (Please note that these were the writer's own sentiments and my intention is not to put her down but to show that there is more to equal rights than rules and regulations: it also has to do with belief, mindset and the reality of how men and women interact with one another as opposed to how we think they should in a perfect world.) Contrast this powerful piece of writing to an article authored by a Muslim woman in another newspaper. In it, the woman practically begged non-Muslims not to judge Islam by the face-veil, which, she claimed, is a mere cultural tradition having nothing to do with Islam. This article served to divide local Muslims into two camps, understandably upsetting veiled women and their families. Even if one wanted to take the "least-least conservative" point of view and say that the veil is nothing more than a cultural tradition, it should not be forgotten that such a tradition has sprung forth from a culture of Muslims who are seeking the reward and pleasure of Allah, Most High. We should, in fact, respect the sisters who, in spite of the intense scrutiny placed upon them by Muslims and non-Muslims alike, continue to veil, refusing to abandon a halal garment which provides them (and the community as a whole) with extra doses of security, honor and pride. Islam is a light that Allah SWT puts into one's heart, and He will undoubtedly help those sincere individuals who are seeking the Straight Path to get there one way or another. It really has nothing to do with what people "think about Islam." One of the best things we can do as Muslims is to behave well, dealing with people kindly and fairly, remembering that it is ultimately up to the will of Allah, Most Glorious if a particular individual is to become a Muslim or not. We should never think phat we have to change the good things about ourselves in order to attract new converts to Islam. This strategy is not only demoralizing to one's iman, but it also does not work. In conclusion, I would like to note that I do not wear the face-veil myself (only the basic hijab) but that I do have enormous respect for the women who cover their faces. I was prompted to write this article after hearing from many of my fully-veiled sisters in faith that some of the harshest criticisms they receive are from within the American Muslim community itself and not from non-Muslims as they had anticipated before adopting the veil. I really think that all Muslims should realize how much courage and confidence it takes to veil one's self in modern-day America and that we should be their best supporters in the struggle for the Muslim woman's right to veil. [/color] |
| 05/23/03 at 13:51:00 |
| a_Silver_Rose |
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| Rameeza |
| 05/23/03 at 14:05:24 |
| [slm] I totally agree that it is their right and their struggle, if sisters choose to veil. It is a grand idea and should be appreciated and supported by tthe muslims. Yet I do not think that a woman who only wears the hijaab is any less pious compared to one who wears the niqaab. I don't wear a niqaab and many people want to know when I will move up and get into the a'baaya. I know that the next thing after the a'baaya will be the veil. At present I don't feel any need for this climb and I don't even know if I would call it a climb. One brother even went to the extent of telling me that I was not hijaab was not even a covering and unless I wore the niqaab I was uncovered. I've heard lots of such comments in many third world countries. So I just feel that respect should go both ways. |
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| Nomi |
| 05/23/03 at 14:48:06 |
| [slm] [quote] respect should go both ways [/quote] Most definitly [quote] I don't even know if I would call it a climb. [/quote] The Noble Qur'an say that the best example for us is in the sunnah (the way of Prophet Muhammad [saw]) and the wives of the prophet wore niqaab. so it'll be a climb inshAllah Having said that, respect should go both ways, no doubt about that A brother in islaam |
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| Chris |
| 05/23/03 at 14:58:36 |
| I belive there is a hadith somewhere in which the Prophet (pbuh) said that a women should be covered everywhere, but the face and the hands. That said, I cannot force any women to veil and if any man does so, he deserves the hellfire, because that women might turn away from Islam in her heart. Chris |
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| Rameeza |
| 05/23/03 at 15:16:38 |
| [slm] My dear brother, I still fail to see the climb? Arab women wore many things and still wear many things as part and parcel of their culture. Many wore these veils even before their journey back to Islam. Thus, do you feel that the prophets wives in modesty did not veil before their entry into Islam? Yet, when it comes to covering, the prophet said to cover everything but these, showing the face and hands. Hence, if a woman wants to cover more [niqaab], more power to her but other people including these people should not express any condescension towards those who wear a hijaab. Using a completely different example I want to show you my side of the story. For example, we boast about our religion being practical and simple. We even have our prayers eased during travel, when we are ill etc. When asked by a sahaaba about not shortening a prayer, the prophet[pbuh] said that the kasar is a gift from Allah and if we make prayers longer when he says the shorter is enough it is like not accepting his gift. Thus, just because person A does not shorten the prayer and person B does, would you say that one is better than the other. One is doing more than the other but not necessarily falling into a higher level. Now on the flip side, doing more nafil and more sawm than the required is a step up. But, these are steps up that the prophet himself spoke about. Are their hadith that say that women who are completely veiled are more pious than those who are in hijaab and that it is better? Yet, a woman who feels that just wearing the hijaab is not helping her free herself from unwanted gazes and thus starts wearing a niqaab is justified and I'm sure that Allah will save a special place for her in Jannah. Yet, there are many who are doing all their duties and wearing a hijaab who don't feel the need to or are stern enough not be even effected by any gazes at all. Now these women will also be rewarded [insha ALlah] since they are steadfast and strong. EIther way, which ever works is fine but I am certain that Allah judges us fairly even if man does not. |
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| Tesseract |
| 05/23/03 at 17:38:08 |
| [quote]That said, I cannot force any women to veil and if any man does so, he deserves the hellfire, because that women might turn away from Islam in her heart. Chris[/quote] Assalamu alaikum Chris, Bro., I am aware that u are new to Islam, and it'll take u time to learn things, but as a bro. in Islam I feel I should correct u if I see u making any mistake anywhere, and InshaAllah that should benefit all of us here Bi iznillahi Ta'ala. Ur words about a man 'deserving' hellfire are inappropriate. Who deserves Hellfire or Paradise is only upto Allah to decide, and He decides that out of His infinite knowledge and Mercy, so lets leave that upto the Perfect Entity, and let us not say something that Allah may dislike. Instead, use words of du'a for the guidance of ur Muslim brothers and sisters ( such as "and may Allah guide that brother if he is doing something wrong") even when u talk about them hypothetically, and are assuming of a situation where our Muslim brother/sister does something out of misguidance. We should not forget at any point that any one of us can be misguided any time, and if we would want good/guidance for ourself, then we should think of the same for our Muslim brother/sister. It not only pertains to the control of tongue/speech, which is one sunnah, but it also pertains to control of anger and hatred towards our Muslim brothers and sisters and also to Husnu-dhan, which are other sunnahs of Prophet Muhammad (saw). May Allah forgive me if I said something wrong and may Allah guide us all (Ameen). Wassalam. |
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| jannah |
| 05/23/03 at 18:09:16 |
| [slm] The debate of niqab vs not niqab and it's islamicness etc is a banned topic since there is a difference of opinion on this issue by scholars. We got into it a little before but only as an aspect of marriage thing.. but this is a complete debate on the topic so inshallah i think it's better if we close the topic instead of arguing about it. Jazakamullahu khairan. |
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