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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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?

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 1 day ago

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.

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Makeup . Clothing . Hijab . Art . Social Media

Is it permissible in Islam for a Hijabi influencer to engage in activities such as doing makeup, taking aesthetic photos for social media collaborations, and teaching makeup and modest clothing styling?

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 1 month ago

Muslim Hijabi female is allowed to engage in every lawful activity which helps people provided it does not contain or promote or encourage harmful (sinful) acts in her behaviour or the behaviour of others.

Wassalam.

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Artist . Woman . Sin . Drawing . Hijab

As an artist, if I create a commissioned piece depicting a non-Hijabi woman with exposed skin and it gains admiration, would that be considered sinful? Additionally, would earning money from such a painting be deemed Halal?

It is not permissible to display or show a non Hijabi female for males who are not allowed to look at her. Money earned from sinful act is not allowed.

Wassalam.

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Hadith . Paradise . Woman . Hijab

Are there any narrations that mention the rewards in paradise for women who wear Hijab?

Women wearing full Hijab will be in the Paradise because they have obeyed Allah, the Prophet (SAWA) and Ahlul Bayt (AS). We have many Hadeeths about the sever punishment of women who expose their hair or body and don't observe Hijab especially in Hadeeth al-Mi'raaj in which the Prophet (SAWA) was shown the punishment of women who were not wearing Hijab and how they were been hanged in the Hellfire.

Wassalam.

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Hijab . Woman . Punishment . Hadith . Qur'anic Verse

Is wearing Hijab obligatory for Muslim women? If so, does it imply disobedience to Allah and potential punishment? What are the consequences? Could you provide some Hadith or Quran verses to clarify this matter?

Yes with out any doubt, Hijab is obligatory on Muslim women according to concrete evidence in Quran and authentic Hadeeths. Ignoring wearing full Hijab is a sinful act because it means disobeying the orders of Allah (SWT) and it might result in a potential punishment. The Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) and his daughter Fatima (AS) have emphasized on Hijab as the best behaviours for a Muslim woman.
Details of Quranic verses and Hadeeths in this subject can be found in many books available in the Internet and articles on many websites including this website www.al-Islam.org.

Among many Quranic verses, I mention as an example the Verse 31 in Sura An-Noor and the verse 59 in Sura Al-Ahzab.

Among many authentic Hadeeths on Hijab subject I mention as examples : 1. Hadeeth from Imam Al-Ridha (AS) stating that Hijab is compulsory on Muslim women. Al-'Illa by Al-Sadouq, page 565.

2. Hadeeth from Imam Ja'far Al-Sadiq (AS): It is not allowed for a man to look at a woman except her face and hands and feet. Al-Kaafi, volume 5, page 521.

3. Hadeeth from Imam Mohammad Al-Baqir, Al-Kaafi, volume 5, page 532.

Wassalam

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Neighbour . Health . Hijab

I strictly observe Pardah outside and on the balcony, but my neighbors can see into my room from their building. Is it acceptable for me to relax my Hijab inside my room, considering that being confined makes me feel unwell and overheated?

Hijab requires you to protect yourself from being seen by any non Mahram man. If your room's windows allow non Mahram men to see you inside your room from outside, you must put curtains to prevent other from seeing you when you are inside your room. You don't need to wear Hijab in your room when your room is not exposing you to non Mahram men.

Wassalam.

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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?

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 1 year 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.