http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/-t1.htm Sat, 03 Jan 2009 01:27:06 GMT 10 http://i75.servimg.com/u/f75/13/35/13/71/hijab10.jpg http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/-t1.htm http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/revelation-of-al-hijab-t35.htm Ithar Hadith - Bukhari 1:148 The wives of the Prophet used to go to Al-Manasi, a vast open place (near Baqia at Medina) to answer the call of nature at night. 'Umar used to say to the Prophet "Let your wives be veiled," but Allah's Apostle did not do so. One night Sauda bint Zam'a the wife of the Prophet went out at 'Isha' time and she was a tall lady. 'Umar addressed her and said, "I have recognized you, O Sauda." He said so, as he desired eagerly that the verses of Al-Hijab ... Islamic dress code Sat, 03 Jan 2009 01:27:06 GMT http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/revelation-of-al-hijab-t35.htm#40 http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/revelation-of-al-hijab-t35.htm http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/the-opinions-of-the-great-scholars-about-the-niqaab-t34.htm Ithar From the Sahaba (Radhiallaahu Ánhuma) ....... Ibn Ábbaas (Radhiallaahu Ánhu), who was one of the most knowledgeable companions of Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam), Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) even made duwaa for him saying "O Allah, make him acquire a deep understanding of the religion of Islam and instruct him in the meaning and interpretation of things." Ibn Jarir (Rahimahullah) with an authentic chain of narrators has quoted Ibn Abbaas' (Radhiallaahu ... Islamic dress code Sat, 03 Jan 2009 01:23:21 GMT http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/the-opinions-of-the-great-scholars-about-the-niqaab-t34.htm#38 http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/the-opinions-of-the-great-scholars-about-the-niqaab-t34.htm http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/the-importance-of-purdah-t33.htm Ithar As we move further away from the time and age of the Holy Prophet sallallahu alaihe wasallam, and we approach ever closer to the Day of Judgement, the Muslims are growing more and more weaker in their beliefs and practices. One of which is purdah. Purdah in Islam is necessary upon every woman who is close to the age of puberty or has reached it. Many complain that the Hijaab enjoined upon the Muslim women is far too restrictive and rigid and is in order to keep them inferior to men. ... Islamic dress code Sat, 03 Jan 2009 01:21:15 GMT http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/the-importance-of-purdah-t33.htm#37 http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/the-importance-of-purdah-t33.htm http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/some-ahaadith-on-purdah-t32.htm Ithar 1. When a woman applies perfume and passes by a gathering of men, she is like this and this (like an adulterer) 2. The gaze (at a ghair mahram) is a poisonous arrow from among the arrows of Iblis. He who restrains (his staring gaze) for fear of me. I shall exchange it for such solid Imaan, the sweetness of which he will experience in his heart. 3. 'A Dayooth will not enter Jannah.' The Sahabah asked, 'Who is a Dayooth?' Rasoolullah sallallahu alaihe wasallam said, 'A man who does not ... Islamic dress code Sat, 03 Jan 2009 01:20:41 GMT http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/some-ahaadith-on-purdah-t32.htm#36 http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/some-ahaadith-on-purdah-t32.htm http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/refutation-for-those-who-claim-niqaab-is-not-wajib-and-the-face-and-hands-of-a-woman-can-be-seen-by-ghairmahrrum-strange-men-t31.htm Ithar Refutation from Shaikh Ibn Uthaymeen This is taken from the book "Hijaab" by Shaikh Ibn Uthaymeen from Saudi Arabia. Printed by Madrasah Arabia Islamia Azaadville- South Africa. Translated by Hafedh Zaheer Essack, Rajab 1416 (December 1995) The Ulamah who are of the opinion that it is permissible to look at the face and hands of a strange woman (who is not mahrrum) say so mainly for the following reasons. The hadeeth of Ayeshah (Radhiallaahu Ánha) when Asmaa (Radhiallaahu ... Islamic dress code Sat, 03 Jan 2009 01:20:06 GMT http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/refutation-for-those-who-claim-niqaab-is-not-wajib-and-the-face-and-hands-of-a-woman-can-be-seen-by-ghairmahrrum-strange-men-t31.htm#35 http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/refutation-for-those-who-claim-niqaab-is-not-wajib-and-the-face-and-hands-of-a-woman-can-be-seen-by-ghairmahrrum-strange-men-t31.htm http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/meaning-of-hijaab-t30.htm Ithar Hijaab literally means screen, curtain, partition and concealment. As a verb it means to conceal oneself from the view. In Shari‘ah the word means to completely hide one’s self from the view of the ghair mahram. (A man with whom marriage is permissible) The normal and general rule of Hijaab is total seclusion and segregation between males and females (non-mahrams). Islamic dress code Sat, 03 Jan 2009 01:19:16 GMT http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/meaning-of-hijaab-t30.htm#34 http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/meaning-of-hijaab-t30.htm http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/law-of-hijaab-t29.htm Ithar The law of Hijaab requires that the whole female body (from head to feet, including the face) be concealed in the presence of ghair mahram (with whom marriage is permissible). A woman should not emerge from the house unnecessarily. If she has to, due to some need, then she should cover her face and body with the outer garment e.g. ‘Burqa’, so the face and shape of the body are not exposed. It should be kept in mind that the outer garment should be of simple quality and the eyes should ... Islamic dress code Sat, 03 Jan 2009 01:18:31 GMT http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/law-of-hijaab-t29.htm#33 http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/law-of-hijaab-t29.htm http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/about-the-hadeeth-regardin-women-uncovering-their-faces-t28.htm Ithar How sound is that hadeeth in which the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) is reported to have said, “When a woman reaches the ages of adolescence, nothing should be seen of her except her face and hands”? How should the Muslim woman dress, based on this? What if extreme hijab will cause problems for a woman in the society in which she lives? Answer: Praise be to Allaah. The hadeeth mentioned in the question was narrated by Abu Dawood (4104) from al-Waleed from ... Islamic dress code Sat, 03 Jan 2009 01:17:56 GMT http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/about-the-hadeeth-regardin-women-uncovering-their-faces-t28.htm#32 http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/about-the-hadeeth-regardin-women-uncovering-their-faces-t28.htm http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/what-is-the-ruling-on-wearing-the-kind-of-abayah-that-comes-from-the-shoulders-t27.htm Ithar Answer: Praise be to Allaah. The abayah that comes from the shoulders is not the kind of dress prescribed in sharee’ah that the Muslim woman should wear, because the ‘abayah that is prescribed in sharee’ah should cover the entire body from head to toe; this is more like the jilbab that Allaah enjoined in the verse (interpretation of the meaning): “O Prophet! Tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers to draw their cloaks [Jalaabeeb pl. of jilbaab] ... Islamic dress code Sat, 03 Jan 2009 01:16:56 GMT http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/what-is-the-ruling-on-wearing-the-kind-of-abayah-that-comes-from-the-shoulders-t27.htm#31 http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/what-is-the-ruling-on-wearing-the-kind-of-abayah-that-comes-from-the-shoulders-t27.htm http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/color-of-garment-t26.htm Ithar The female companions were known to wear black and dark colors (such as the hadith above, "crows on their heads"), but other colors are also permissible for a woman to wear. She must not wear any color, however, in vanity. Hadith - Sahih Al-Bukhari 7.715 ...'Aisha said that the lady (came), wearing a green veil ... Hadith - Sahih Al-Bukhari 7.733 that he had seen Um Kulthum, the daughter of Allah's Apostle (saaws), wearing a red silk garment. Hadith - Sahih Al-Bukhari ... Islamic dress code Sat, 03 Jan 2009 01:16:10 GMT http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/color-of-garment-t26.htm#30 http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/color-of-garment-t26.htm http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/evidences-on-an-niqaab-t25.htm Ithar Evidences which establish clearly that the niqaab (face veil) is from the practice of the Female companions and not simply Arabian culture as claimed by the Ignorant masses: Below you will find some proofs that the niqaab is not simply a practice of the Arab people, but rather, it is a practice of the female companions of the Prophet (saaws). This article is not meant to establish whether or not the wearing of Niqaab is Waajib or Mustahaab (i.e. obligatory or highly recommended), for that ... Islamic dress code Sat, 03 Jan 2009 01:15:29 GMT http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/evidences-on-an-niqaab-t25.htm#29 http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/evidences-on-an-niqaab-t25.htm http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/action-items-for-the-muttaqun-t24.htm Ithar * Teach the wives and daughters the value of wearing niqab; teach and encourage them in this matter. * Teach the male muslim the importance of respecting a muslimah's privacy, that he should not even inquire about the physical appearance of a woman for personal reasons. * Fear Allah's commands only... not the criticisms of the kafr. * Recognize that wearing niqab is a blessing and protection for the woman, not a stifling command. * ... Islamic dress code Sat, 03 Jan 2009 01:12:15 GMT http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/action-items-for-the-muttaqun-t24.htm#28 http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/action-items-for-the-muttaqun-t24.htm http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/arabic-words-explained-by-sahaba-and-ullima-t23.htm Ithar Shaikh Ibn Al Hazam (Rahimahullah) writes: "In the Arabic language of the Prophet, Jalbab is the outer sheet which covers the entire body. A piece of cloth which is too small to cover the entire body could not be called Jalbab." (Al Muhalla, vol. 3, p.217.) The Tabi'ee, Qatadah (Rahimahullah), stated that the Jilbab should be wrapped and fixed from above the forehead and made to cover the nose, (although the eyes are to show) and the chest and most of the face are to be covered. ... Islamic dress code Sat, 03 Jan 2009 01:11:37 GMT http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/arabic-words-explained-by-sahaba-and-ullima-t23.htm#27 http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/arabic-words-explained-by-sahaba-and-ullima-t23.htm http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/what-is-the-ruling-on-covering-the-face-with-a-niqab-in-hajj-t22.htm Ithar Q 490. What is the ruling on covering the face with a Niqab in Hajj, because I have read a Hadith whose meaning is that a woman in the state of Ihram should not cover her face, nor should she wear gloves. And I have read another statement attributed to ‘Aishah, may Allah be pleased with her, when they were in Hajj, in which she said: “When men passed by us, we used to cover our faces and once we had passed by them, we would uncover our faces.” How may we reconcile these two statements? Shaykh ... Islamic dress code Sat, 03 Jan 2009 01:09:36 GMT http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/what-is-the-ruling-on-covering-the-face-with-a-niqab-in-hajj-t22.htm#25 http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/what-is-the-ruling-on-covering-the-face-with-a-niqab-in-hajj-t22.htm http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/will-allah-punish-women-who-make-a-wanton-display-of-their-beauty-tabarruj-t21.htm Ithar Question: My question is about the grave sinners, we believe that his/her matter is up to Allah, if Allah wills He will punish or forgive them. But the hadeeth in which the prophet, peace be upon him says: “there are two types of people I have not seen, (until he mentions), and women who are clothed yet naked, they will not enter paradise or even smell its fragrance” this hadeeth was explained by imam an-nawawi, may Allah have mercy on him, as follows: If they do what they do believing ... Islamic dress code Sat, 03 Jan 2009 01:06:51 GMT http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/will-allah-punish-women-who-make-a-wanton-display-of-their-beauty-tabarruj-t21.htm#24 http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/will-allah-punish-women-who-make-a-wanton-display-of-their-beauty-tabarruj-t21.htm http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/our-attitude-towards-the-differences-of-opinion-among-the-imams-with-regard-to-covering-the-face-t20.htm Ithar There is an important matter that is giving me sleepless nights, which is: what is the meaning of the differences of the imam concerning a certain issue? If I say to someone that Shaykh So and so says that something is haraam, he says to me that is according to his madhhab or the madhhab of his country, and we follow a different madhhab that says it is halaal. This led me to the issue of hijab. For example, my country follows the Maaliki madhhab, the imams of which say that “that which is apparent” ... Islamic dress code Sat, 03 Jan 2009 01:01:49 GMT http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/our-attitude-towards-the-differences-of-opinion-among-the-imams-with-regard-to-covering-the-face-t20.htm#23 http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/our-attitude-towards-the-differences-of-opinion-among-the-imams-with-regard-to-covering-the-face-t20.htm http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/hijaab-is-a-woman-s-real-beauty-t19.htm Ithar It often occurs to me that many of our sisters in Islam are not properly encouraged once they begin to observe the requirements of Hijaab. It may be that a sister has been obliged to wear the Hijaab without truly pondering over its superiority. Perhaps she has reached the age of puberty and her parents have instructed her to wear it. Perhaps she has recently accepted Islam and her close companions have told her of its obligation. Alternatively, perhaps her husband has commanded her to wear ... Islamic dress code Sat, 03 Jan 2009 01:00:29 GMT http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/hijaab-is-a-woman-s-real-beauty-t19.htm#22 http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/hijaab-is-a-woman-s-real-beauty-t19.htm http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/the-way-i-am-dressed-t18.htm Ithar You look at me and call me oppressed, Simply because of the way I'm dressed, You know me not for what's inside, You judge the clothing I wear with pride, My body's not for your eyes to hold, You must speak to my mind, not my feminine mold, I'm an individual, I'm no mans slave, It's Allah's pleasure that I only crave, I have a voice so I will be heard, For in my heart I carry His word, "O ye women, wrap close your cloak, So you won't be bothered by ignorant ... Islamic dress code Sat, 03 Jan 2009 00:59:30 GMT http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/the-way-i-am-dressed-t18.htm#21 http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/the-way-i-am-dressed-t18.htm http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/the-awrah-of-the-muslim-woman-amongst-muslim-women-t17.htm Ithar Compiled By :Abu Aqeela Translated By : Abu Aqeela -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All praises to Allah, we praise Him and seek His Aid and His Forgiveness, we seek refuge in Allah from the evils of our ownselves and from the evils of our actions. I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship except Allah having no partners and I bear witness that Muhammad is His Slave and Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) To proceed: That ... Islamic dress code Sat, 03 Jan 2009 00:57:41 GMT http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/the-awrah-of-the-muslim-woman-amongst-muslim-women-t17.htm#19 http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/the-awrah-of-the-muslim-woman-amongst-muslim-women-t17.htm http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/the-virtues-of-hijab-t16.htm Ithar 1. An act of obedience. The hijab is an act of obedience to Allah and to his prophet (pbuh), Allah (swt) says in the Qur'an: `It is not for a believer, man or woman, when Allah and His messenger have decreed a matter that they should have an option in their decision. And whoever disobeys Allah and His Messenger, has indeed strayed in a plain error.' (S33:36). Allah (swt) also said: 'And tell the believing women to lower their gaze (from looking at forbidden things) and protect ... Islamic dress code Sat, 03 Jan 2009 00:55:53 GMT http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/the-virtues-of-hijab-t16.htm#18 http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/the-virtues-of-hijab-t16.htm http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/why-niqaab-t15.htm Ithar Niqaabis may not look too intellectual, and may often be mistaken for Muslimahs who have no opinions of their own. That can and nearly always IS a mistaken impression. Behind our veils lie women with emotions, thoughts, and ambitions of their own. I know many Niqaabis with high academic qualifications and razor sharp intellects. So, please, never ever make the mistake of underestimating a niqaabi..................... Assalamu Alaikum ! Dear Brothers and Sisters in Islam, ... Islamic dress code Sat, 03 Jan 2009 00:53:32 GMT http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/why-niqaab-t15.htm#17 http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/why-niqaab-t15.htm http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/why-niqaab-is-fard-and-wajib-t14.htm Ithar As salamu 'Alaikum All praise is due to Allah, the Cherisher and Nourisher (Rabb) of the entire Universe; the felicity of the Hereafter is for those who fear Him. I bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship except Him. He is without partner, the object of worship of all the fore- runners and those gone-by. He maintains and administers the heavens and the earth. I further bear testimony to the fact that Muhammad (Sallallaahu �layhi Wasallam) is His Messenger, His beloved and ... Islamic dress code Sat, 03 Jan 2009 00:52:41 GMT http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/why-niqaab-is-fard-and-wajib-t14.htm#16 http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/why-niqaab-is-fard-and-wajib-t14.htm http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/niqaab-no-excuses-t13.htm Ithar Why do so many Muslims disagree about the issue of niqaab? Both men and women, who are otherwise educated in Islam and Allah-fearing, will often give the most ignorant-sounding excuses for disliking niqaab. Following are many of the comments that Muslims make to show that they believe niqaab to be a makruh (disliked), and insha Allah some response to them. Niqaab Is Only For Very Beautiful Women Yes, I was actually once told this by a Muslim man before I became Muslim. ... Islamic dress code Sat, 03 Jan 2009 00:51:36 GMT http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/niqaab-no-excuses-t13.htm#15 http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/niqaab-no-excuses-t13.htm http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/niqaab-innovation-or-true-islamic-tradition-t12.htm Ithar There is debate today regarding the position of Islam on the act of Niqaab - the veiling of Muslim women. Some have gone as far as to say that this act is biddah - a cursed innovation to Islam. These two articles (the one just below and Evidences on Niqaab) provide proof to the contrary of these beliefs. I hope that they are useful to those out there who are searching for knowledge on this important subject. Veil a Symbol of Chastity, Nobility of Women by Shahina Naz The literal ... Islamic dress code Sat, 03 Jan 2009 00:48:13 GMT http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/niqaab-innovation-or-true-islamic-tradition-t12.htm#13 http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/niqaab-innovation-or-true-islamic-tradition-t12.htm http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/what-is-hijab-t11.htm Ithar A posting on: ABDG Discussion Group -by: Sister Mujahiddah Khan The hair is the crowning glory of every women. Our long hair professes our beauty and most powerful of our image. Our eyes speaks louder than our voice. Our voice speaks louder than our body. Our body is the very case of our being. Our softness is a blessing from Allah, the Creator. But this beauty becomes a medium for sinful eyes. Allah is indeed Merciful and our Protector. Alhamdullilah for Hijab...Niqab...and ... Islamic dress code Sat, 03 Jan 2009 00:46:32 GMT http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/what-is-hijab-t11.htm#12 http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/what-is-hijab-t11.htm http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/silver-linings-for-a-muhajjabah-t10.htm Ithar By Sister Hafidha You know the saying, "In every cloud there's a silver lining." In other words, every bad thing contains within it a small blessing of some kind. In this tongue-in-cheek article, sister Hafidha points out some of the silver linings of being a hijab-wearing Muslim woman in the West. Assalaamu 'alaykoum I was on my way to the grocery store today when I came to a busy intersection . Many cars were wanting to turn onto the street that I was crossing. ... Islamic dress code Sat, 03 Jan 2009 00:42:38 GMT http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/silver-linings-for-a-muhajjabah-t10.htm#11 http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/silver-linings-for-a-muhajjabah-t10.htm http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/the-second-category-of-hijaab-t9.htm Ithar WHEN CIRCUMSTANCES OF REAL NEED ARISE women are allowed to emerge from their homes. When circumstances compel her to leave the precincts of her home, she has to compulsorily observe the conditions explained hereunder. (a) She must be properly and thoroughly covered in a loose outercloak which totally conceals her entire body including her face. In the following aayat, the Qur'aan Shareef commands this Hijaab: "O Nabi! Say to your wives, your daughters and the women ... Islamic dress code Sat, 03 Jan 2009 00:07:28 GMT http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/the-second-category-of-hijaab-t9.htm#10 http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/the-second-category-of-hijaab-t9.htm http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/frequently-asked-questions-about-niqaab-t8.htm Ithar Why? Why? Why? In the five or so years since I adopted Niqaab, I have been asked all sorts of questions about it. So, as FAQs (frequently asked questions) seem synonymous with The Net and computing, here are a few FAQs concerning Niqaab and Niqaabis. They are all extracted from actual e-mail and snail mail correspondence. What is a Niqab? Where does it originate? The Niqab is simply a veil that covers the wearer's face, normally leaving the eyes exposed. The ones we are talking ... Islamic dress code Sat, 03 Jan 2009 00:06:09 GMT http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/frequently-asked-questions-about-niqaab-t8.htm#9 http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/frequently-asked-questions-about-niqaab-t8.htm http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/yes-i-am-a-niqaabi-t7.htm Ithar I have asked a few friends who wear niqaab to say something about themselves. These are their testimonies, uncut and unedited. All I asked was that they say who they are and where they live. After that, they have written what they wished. Enjoy ! As Salaamu 'Aleikum. My name is Aishah. I am a 24 year-old student, who is taking a Sabbatical before going onto Post-graduate work at a university in Malaysia. When Sister Amina asked me to write something about myself for her site, I ... Islamic dress code Sat, 03 Jan 2009 00:05:24 GMT http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/yes-i-am-a-niqaabi-t7.htm#8 http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/yes-i-am-a-niqaabi-t7.htm http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/the-incident-t6.htm Ithar I have stressed how sisters who cover-up fully can be intellectual, and highly educated. But they can also be very brave as well.. The following is a true story of an incident that happened to my good friend Sister Saajidah. Although we have never met, I have always admired her determination and strength of ema'an. She was one of the very first sisters to actively use the Net for Dawah and she has formed many active and very worthwhile groups and clubs for sisters since. As a young mother, ... Islamic dress code Sat, 03 Jan 2009 00:03:56 GMT http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/the-incident-t6.htm#7 http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/the-incident-t6.htm http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/hijaab-what-it-is-and-what-it-isnt-t5.htm Ithar Hijaab: What it is, and what it isnt. Mia Ponzo December 9, 1999 The first time I saw a picture of a covered woman I was intrigued. She looked so mysterious to me and I wondered why she was dressed like that, and asked. I was informed that this was the way that Muslim women dressed. I then asked why? I was informed that Muslim women dressed that way because in Islam God ordered them to do so But why?because they are special. Special..yes. Well, I basically filed ... Islamic dress code Sat, 03 Jan 2009 00:02:39 GMT http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/hijaab-what-it-is-and-what-it-isnt-t5.htm#6 http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/hijaab-what-it-is-and-what-it-isnt-t5.htm http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/what-to-wear-should-we-or-should-we-not-dress-differently-t4.htm Ithar To Veil, or Not to Veil, that is the Question ???? So many Muslims think it is wrong for Muslim women to veil their faces while they are in America. I must ask, why? Why is it ok somewhere else, and not here in America? Some people say it is wrong cause people stare and look at the Muslimah, when she is veiled. I ask you, can those people looking tell you anything about that veiled woman, other than the color of her veil? Some people say that the veil SCARES off people because ... Islamic dress code Fri, 02 Jan 2009 23:55:29 GMT http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/what-to-wear-should-we-or-should-we-not-dress-differently-t4.htm#5 http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/what-to-wear-should-we-or-should-we-not-dress-differently-t4.htm http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/how-important-to-cover-hands-and-feet-t3.htm Ithar From Fatawa an-Nisa'a , Ibn Taymiyyah (rahimahullah) , Translated by Sayed Gad Dar al Manarah (Egypt Q: What about a woman's outfit and whether she is allowed to display it? A: In prayer, a woman is allowed to display outward, but not inward ornaments. The predecessors had disagreed as to what outward ornament is Ibn Masood and his supporters stated it was the clothes, whereas Ibn Abbas and his supporters mentioned it was the face and the hands, such as the kohl (eye liner) ... Islamic dress code Fri, 02 Jan 2009 23:41:01 GMT http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/how-important-to-cover-hands-and-feet-t3.htm#4 http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/how-important-to-cover-hands-and-feet-t3.htm http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/the-top-ten-excuses-of-muslim-women-who-don-t-wear-islamic-hijaab-and-their-obvious-weakness-t2.htm Ithar By Dr. Huwayda Ismaeel Rendered into English from Al-Bayaan Magazine Get on the train of repentance my sister, before it passes by your station. Deeply consider my sister, what is happening today before tomorrow comes. Think, my sister - starting now. All praise is due to Allah ta'aala as is deserved by His Majesty and Great Power. I send prayers and ask for blessings upon His Noble Messenger who drew the path for us to the pleasure of Allah and His Jannah. This path is a straight ... Islamic dress code Fri, 02 Jan 2009 12:02:15 GMT http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/the-top-ten-excuses-of-muslim-women-who-don-t-wear-islamic-hijaab-and-their-obvious-weakness-t2.htm#2 http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/the-top-ten-excuses-of-muslim-women-who-don-t-wear-islamic-hijaab-and-their-obvious-weakness-t2.htm http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/why-women-should-wear-the-veil-t1.htm Ithar JAMIATUL ULAMA (KWAZULU-NATAL) Why Women Should Wear the Veil? Women throughout the world spend millions of Dollars on facial beauty. Companies manufacturing 'beauty' products make a colossal figure in sales. It would be nothing short saying that the products used on the face far exceed other products. This in itself proves that humans are particularly possessive of their looks - facial expression. People especially women take great pride and time in making up their faces. Allah ... Islamic dress code Fri, 02 Jan 2009 12:00:02 GMT http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/why-women-should-wear-the-veil-t1.htm#1 http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/islamic-dress-code-f9/why-women-should-wear-the-veil-t1.htm