"None of you truly believes (in Allah and in His religion) until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself."
- The Prophet Muhammad (salAllahu ‘alaihi wa sallam)
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Hijaab
{And say to the believing women that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty; that they should not display their beauty and ornaments except what (must ordinarily, unwillingly) appear thereof; that they should draw their head-veils over their bosoms...}
The following is a very thought-provoking story related by Muhammad Ali's daughters about his own, very unique way, of making them see things and his reasonings.
The following is an excerpt from Muhammed Ali's daughter from a book written about her father,
"If memory serves me correctly, I was wearing a little white tank top and a short black skirt. I had been raised Orthodox Muslim, so I had never before worn such revealing clothing while in my father's presence. When we finally arrived, the chauffer escorted my younger sister, Laila, and me up to my father's suite.As usual, he was... Hijaab 18 Dec 2009 Hits:1073 1. An act of Obedience.
The Hijaab is an act of obedience to Allaah and to his Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam). Allaah (subhaanahu wa ta'aala) says in the Qur'an, {It is not for a believer, man or woman, when Allaah and His messenger have decreed a matter that they should have an option in their decision. And whoever disobeys Allaah and His Messenger, has indeed strayed in a plain error.} (S33:36).
Allaah, the Almighty also said, {And tell the believing women to lower their gaze (from looking at forbidden things) and protect their private parts (from illegal sexual acts, etc) and... Hijaab 18 Dec 2009 Hits:798 When I returned to Islam, the religion of our inborn nature, a fierce debate raged about girls observing the Hijab at schools in France. The majority, it seemed, thought that wearing the head-scarf was contrary to the principle that public - that is state-funded - schools should be neutral with regard to religion. Even as a non-Muslim, I could not understand why there was such a fuss over such a small thing as a scarf on a Muslim student’s head.
Muslims contributed a proportionate amount of tax to the state funds. In my opinion, schools should respect religious beliefs and practices... Hijaab 20 Dec 2009 Hits:416 All praise is due to Allah (ta'aala), as is deserved by His Majesty and Great Power. I send prayers an d ask for blessings upon His Noble Messenger who drew the path for us to the pleasure of Allah and His Jannah. This path of Islaam is a straight one that is surrounded by virtues from all sides and attends to the best moral characteristics, one of which is the clothing of purity, concealment, and chastity.
The Protector, the Blessed and Above All Imperfection, has made the wearing of Hijaab an obligation for the believing woman as a... Hijaab 20 Dec 2009 Hits:518 When American writer Samuel Cole's feminist sister converted to Islam and donned the Hijab, it shocked her family. This is his defence of Muslim women's status in Islam. Sometime in 1987 my sister, an ardent feminist with a degree in civil engineering, converted to Islam. She now lives in Lahore, Pakistan where she is a full-time Muslim wife and mother of five—soon to be six.
As is required by her adopted Qur'an, she stops all activities to pray five times each day; and when she goes out in public she covers herself from head to toe in the Hijab.
The term "Hijab"... Hijaab 20 Dec 2009 Hits:804 1. Tabarruj is disobedience to Allaah and His Messenger (sall-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)
The one who disobeys Allaah and His Messenger (sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam) can only harm himself and can not in any way harm Allaah. The Messenger (sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam) said, “All of my followers will enter Paradise except those who refuse.” It was asked, “O Messenger of Allaah, who would refuse?” He (sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam) said,
“He who obeys me enters Paradise and he who disobeys me has refused.” (Reported by al-Bukhaaree)
It is reported that Mu'awiyyah (radee Allaahu ‘anhu) gave a sermon in Greater Syria and in it... Hijaab 20 Dec 2009 Hits:1685 It often occurs to me that many of my Sisters in Islam are not properly encouraged once they begin to observe the requirements of Hijab. It may be that a sister has been obliged to wear the Hijab without truly pondering over its superiority. Perhaps she has reached the age of puberty and her Wali (Guardian) has instructed her to wear it. Perhaps she has recently reverted to Islam and her close sisters have told her of its obligation. Or, perhaps her husband has commanded her to wear Hijab. A sister who does not truly know the superiority of Hijab... Hijaab 20 Dec 2009 Hits:792 The pea is a splendid plant...
It proudly displays its strong green Hijaab (covering). It protects it from the hot and cold weather and guards it from insects.
Allah has blessed the pea with a special Hijaab (covering), because without it, the seeds would scatter, dry up and die.
The orange keeps itself within its shiny orange Hijaab (covering) to protect its delicious fruit...
Otherwise it loses its taste too.
So are the banana, the coconut and the pomegranate.
Each one has an elegant and unique Hijaab (covering), which protects it from destruction.
The jewel of the sea, the... Hijaab 20 Dec 2009 Hits:379 I met a woman who changed my perspective about myself and other women. She was a Lebanese girl, born and raised a Muslim. I saw in her something I had seen in few women, and that is self-confidence. Here was this short, stout sister in her mid twenties. She was not much to look at, but when I spoke to her, I could feel her warmth, sincerity and intelligence. She was a Ph.D. in psychology, a college professor and a soon-to-be mother.
How did she affect me? Well. While we were speaking, both of us began speaking about the subject... Hijaab 20 Dec 2009 Hits:695 Amidst the hustle and bustle of a teeming metropolis, a solitary figure traverses. She moves steadily in her black garment which shields her against the tyranny of this life. Whilst others around her rush frantically, she moves with tranquillity and ease. The peace which she achieves beneath this veil of hers is immense. It is liberation beyond measure. Is this a princess of royal blood? No. Is she a head of state? No. So who is this woman of serenity? This is a woman of Hijaab. A woman amongst many women. A Muslim Woman.
The site of a woman covering from... Hijaab 20 Dec 2009 Hits:369 One of the most difficult decisions many Muslim sisters face is the decision to start wearing Hijab. This is certainly true for reverts, but may also be true for sisters whose families or even whose cultures are not particularly observant.
As a revert myself, I have been through the same thing. I would like to offer some advice that I hope will be helpful to sisters who are considering to wear the Hijab but find that something is holding them back. Here is some advice based on my own experiences:
Deciding to wear Hijab
This is where the difficulties... Hijaab 20 Dec 2009 Hits:607 This is a good question and there is a beautiful answer! Allaah, the Almighty, has commanded us with actions that are good for us and prohibited us from performing actions that are bad for us. Allaah, the Almighty, orders the Muslim woman to wear the Hijaab when she steps out of the security of her home or when in the presence of strange men.
Therefore, my dear Sister, to wear the Hijaab is a source of great good for you – the Muslim woman - for many reasons. Among them are:
1. In Pursuit of Allah's Pleasure.
You are obeying the commands... Hijaab 20 Dec 2009 Hits:503 Most Muslims are familiar with the various reasons that Allah has required women to wear Hijab: The Hijab reflects modesty, purity and respect; it lessens temptation so that more serious sins will be avoided; it protects women from the harm and molestation of evil men; a woman who wears hijab will be evaluated for her intelligence and skills rather than her appearance.One important aspect that is often overlooked, however, is that the Hijab is a symbol of Muslim identity. A woman who covers her head is making a statement that she is a member of the Muslim community and that... Hijaab 01 Jun 2010 Hits:362
Krista Bremer is the winner of a 2008 Pushcart Prize and a 2009 Rona Jaffe Foundation Writers' Award. She is associate publisher of the literary magazine The Sun, and she is writing a memoir about her bicultural marriage
Nine years ago, I danced my newborn daughter around my North Carolina living room to the music of "Free to Be...You and Me", the '70s children's classic whose every lyric about tolerance and gender equality I had memorized as a girl growing up in California.
My Libyan-born husband, Ismail, sat with her for hours on our screened porch, swaying back and forth on a... Hijaab 09 Jun 2010 Hits:413 "Why do Muslim women have to cover their heads?"
This question is one which is asked by Muslims and non-Muslims alike. For many women it is the truest test of being a Muslim. The answer to the question is very simple - Muslim women observe Hijaab (covering the head and the body) because Allah has told them to do so.,"
O Prophet, tell your wives and daughters and the believing women to draw their outer garments around them (when they go out or are among men). That is better in order that they may be known (to be Muslims) and... Hijaab 30 Aug 2010 Hits:291 An insightful and personal account of why a Western teenage girl would reject the 'wonders' of fashion, and want to cover herself in the Hijab (veil). I probably do not fit into the preconceived notion of a “rebel”. I have no visible tattoos and minimal piercing. I do not possess a leather jacket. In fact, when most people look at me, their first thought usually is something along the lines of “oppressed female”. The brave individuals who have mustered the courage to ask me about the way I dress usually have questions like, “Do your parents make you wear that?”... Hijaab 30 Aug 2010 Hits:565 Living in the west, the hijab has become a potent indicator of identity with many non-Muslims viewing it as a political statement. However, it is pertinent to note that the hijab is, first and foremost, an act of worship that women engage in, and an act undertaken to seek the pleasure of one’s Lord.
The definition of a hijab is fiercely contested by many Muslims, and unfortunately most of those who engage in the topic are unaware that it is very much defined by Islamic law, the Shari’ah, and not cultural habits or one’s idea of what modesty is, or should... Hijaab 30 Apr 2011 Hits:306
One day, a brilliantly beautiful and fragrant flower with attractive colors met a pearl that lives far in the bottom of the sea and has none of these characteristics. Both became acquainted with each other.
The flower said,
"Our family is large; roses and daisies are members of the family. And there are many other species that are various and countless; each has a distinctive scent, appearance .etc."
Suddenly, a tinge of distress appeared on the flower.
"Nothing accounts for sorrow in your talk; so why are depressed?"
The pearl asked.
"Human beings deal with us carelessly; they... Hijaab 23 Oct 2010 Hits:330You're Far More Precious.
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