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.

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Woman . Hijab . Niqab

Are women who wear full Hijab and exhibit modest behavior, but are naturally attractive and attract non-Mahrams, required to wear a Niqab as well?

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 4 weeks ago

Niqab is not obligatory in general but in case that a female face is attractive to non Mahram, many of our Maraaje' say that she should not expose her attractive face to non Mahram to avoid unwanted results.

Wassalam.

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Hijab . Social Media . Guilt

Is it allowed for a Muslim to create a social media platform similar to Facebook or YouTube? Will I be accountable for the sins of someone who posts without wearing Hijab, considering it is impossible for me to monitor every post?

It is allowed for a Muslim to create a social media platform which can help spreading useful knowledge, but he has to monitor it to prevent misuse. If you know that your platform will be misused with out your control, then you should avoid making it open for misuse.

Wassalam.

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Transgender . Hijab . Muslims . Masjid . Woman . Employment . Da'wah

Am I allowed to go to the Masjid and mix with natural women as a transgender person who wears Hijab?

If your genetic gender was female (XX) then you are a female. If your genetic gender was male (XY) then you are a male even if you have gone through surgeries to look like a female. If your genetic gender is male (XY), you should avoid looking at females without Hijab because you are a male.

Wassalam.

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Hijab

How can I maintain consistency in observing the practice of Parda as an Indian Shia Muslim and a lover of Ahlebait, despite my current struggles and temporary attempts?

Being a Shia Muslim means you are trying to follow Lady Fatima (AS) and Lady Zainab (AS) and other great ladies from Ahlul Bayt (AS). These great models are the best models of piousness and noble values in the whole history of mankind. Your suffering in facing your surroundings will increase your reward and enhance you status in front of Allah (SWT). Always remember our Great leaders from Ahlul Bayt (AS), you will see then that every difficulty will turn easy for you as far as you are trying to follow the great ladies Fatimah (AS) and Zainab (AS).

Sincere believers have always faced challenges and hardships in the way of obeying Allah (SWT), but overcome and won when they continued seeking help and support from Allah (SWT) with the intercession of Ahlul Bayt (AS). Take the example of lady Asia, wife the tyrant Firaon and many other sincere believers.

Wassalam.

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Wedding . Family . Woman . Hijab . Man . Song

Can men and women in Hijab sit together as a whole family during a wedding celebration and engage in singing songs without using music?

It is not allowed at all. Singing itself is not permissible in any case even if the person is alone, what about with other gender. Family gatherings must be away from any sinful act.

Wassalam.

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Employment . Hijab . Trousers . Salah (Prayers)

I live in USA and I work in hospitals. I wear scrub pants and shirt and I am fully dressed and also wear Hijab but when I do my prayers can I do in pants or I have to change my clothes?

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'ala

As long as you are covered within the shar'i requirements for prayer, and your clothes are tahir, you can pray in those clothes, with no problem, in shaa Allah.

And Allah knows best.

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Husband . Hijab . Wife . Salah (Prayers) . Nikah

Is it permissible for a husband, as part of a ritual after Nikah, to pray on the Chadar of his wife in a similar manner as a praying mat?

Yes it is permissible to pray on the Chadar of his wife like a praying mat if she allows him to do so. He is not allowed to do so if she does not allow him pray on her Chadar because she is the owner of the Chadar.

'Wassalam.

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Employment . Marketing . Woman . Hijab

I work as a business owner and video editor where I have to create some videos for marketing purposes to promote a product. Is it allowed to have non-Muslim non-Hijabi women in those videos? And what if the women do not cover their arms and neck?

You as a follower of Ahlul Bayt (AS) should avoid promoting or publicising women with out Hijab.

Wassalam.

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Woman . Hijab . Qur'an . Abaya

Doesn't the fact that women who wear Hijabs, Jilbabs, and Abayas still experience harassment contradict the Quran's rationale for women to wear them?

Not at all. Hijab does not contradict the rationale for women to wear it.. The harassment is when bad men look at the women who is without full hijab with bad intentions, that’s why hijab saves the women from such harassment. The objection against hijab comes from people who don’t submit to the will of Allah and think that they know what is good for the women more than the Creator Allah who Created everyone and everything and Has the full Knowledge about everything.

'Wassalam.

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Husband . Hijab . Narcissism

Did my husband have a valid reason to be upset about me not wearing a Hijab when I was admitted to the ER for an emergency, considering my condition and the fact that I am a recent revert to Islam without prior knowledge of Islamic culture?

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... Answer updated 8 months ago

May I suggest, this is nothing to do with a revert. When anyone is having a medical emergency, the medical emergency comes first, and hijab comes second. If he is jealous of ER personnel who are treating you, he is the one having a problem.

Situations where women died due to prioritizing hijab over life - for instance, when girls fleeing a burning school in Saudi were sent back inside to get their hijabs, and burned to death - are not noble; they are sad.

It could be worthwhile considering Islam and the marriage, as separate issues. Being a Muslim is not the same thing as being married to this person. It could be worthwhile to consider how the marriage is going, and whether it is a healthy marriage and offering what you need (especially since you are not living together). Even if you are a revert, the job of a husband is not to be the religious police; it sounds like he may want a situation where he can be in control, but this may become tiring over the years. On your side, there are many resources about Islam available online these days, and it would be good to focus more on learning on your own, rather than being dependent on him to teach you, which can set up an unhealthy psychological dynamic. Conversely, it could also be worth considering whether or not you would remain a Muslim if the marriage broke up.

Hope your situation improves!

Husband . Hijab . Narcissism

Bismihi ta'ala

Unfortunately, your husband is not being accommodating enough for your situation and circumstance. He should know better that our beautiful religion is tolerant, forbearing and forgiving. You barely being cognitive and extremely sick means your circumstances change, and nobody has right to say anything. Please refer to verse 61 of Surah al-Nur, which expicitly says this.

Marrying a revert means he must accommodate to your needs of gradual learning and understanding, and if he didnt mind you staying christian, then he has no right to object. He should be extra grateful that you have come this father, and whichever path you choose, that is for you.

My advice to you, my sister, is learn more about the religion, study and research, to understand Islam and you will definitely appreciate what it has to offer to you.

Many born Muslims really have no idea what Islam represents, and they definitely do not represent Islam.

Your husband should have more patience, and as Muslims, we are taught to be humble and apologise when we are wrong.

With prayers for your success

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School . Hijab . Body . Clothing

What should I do when my school allows me to wear Hijab but requires me to tuck it inside my uniform shirt, which contradicts its purpose by revealing body shape?

You as a Muslim are responsible to apply full Islamic Hijab and are legally entitled to practice you faith, so, do your best to explain your situation to your school and never compromise your duty to apply the Islamic Hijab.

'Wassalam.