Hijab

SalaamMy cousin does her 5 t imes salah, however she does not observe the hijab at the moment. She wanted to know that if she does wudu and goes out without having a headscarf on (she does wear one while praying and observes the islamic dress code during salah)and comes back home and does her salah would it be still be valid as she had not covered her awrah while she was out (her clothing is not as the islamic dress wear should be), or would she have to perform wudu again in order to perform the salah.I pray you make dua for me and my cousin and that Allah guides us all.

AsalamuAlaykum,My parents don't allow me to do Hijab. They force me and scold me n ot to do so. They say that it's enough to offer prayers and so. I shouldn't get extremist. They are Muslims. I've fought my level best. i really want to do Hijab.plz help me.

My wife and I celebrate the anniversary of the day on which she started to wear hijab. By celebration I mean that I get her a gift. Is this lawful?

A woman that has newly embraced Islam may find it embarrassing and difficult to wear a head-cover as Islam requires of Muslim women. Are we obliged, in this case, to tell her that Allah will not accept her as a Muslim unless she wears a head-cover and insist on her wearing it, even if this will disaffect her and maybe even make her give up Islam?

Salam Alaikum, I live in Canada, and although hijab is not banned, it is certainly not welcomed. I observe hijab, elhamdulillah, and am very proud of it. However, I am an engineer and have been looking for a job for over a year and have not been successful. I do really well on the tests and interviews, and I think I haven't been successful in getting a job because of the "general views" towards muhajjbat and muslims in general. Although there are many muhajjabat in Canada, you hardly find any with high positions.I am divorced and living with my parents and our financial situation is not very good. I really need to work to help out at home. Having worked hard for my education, I think it is my right to have a good job. My questions is, would it be okay to take off the hijab only for my next job interview?Thank you,Salam Alikum

Respected scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. I would like to know something regarding the Islamic dress code for women. Is it only the hijab (head covering) that is necessary or there are other requirements besides hijab? There are Muslim sisters who wear hijab but also on makeup, tight jeans, or T-shirts, which gives a strange portrayal of a Muslim woman. Jazakum Allahu khayran.

In light of the pressure faced by French Muslims with regard to hijab, what do you say regarding the issue? Your opinion is very much appreciated.

My daughter is turning 13 this year and she has already reached the age of puberty. I am trying my best to convince her to wear the hijab, but she always says her peers would make fun of her being the only Muslim in the class. Can you suggest some interesting tips for me to use? Can I force her to wear it or threaten her with something she likes?

Assalamo Alykum Dear Scholar:We as a family try our best to follow the teachings of the Quran & the Sunnah.My wife wear hijab but my 21 year old daughter refuses, even though she knows what the order is in the Quran.What I can do to convince her. JAK

As-salamu `alaykum. Is it possible to pray without covering my hair, or would the  prayer be invalid? I'm asking because the veil is not allowed in my place of work.thank you!

How far husband will be responsible for wife not in hijab and if she is not at all ready even husband tells her many times and whats the role of the husband in that case

Assalamoalikum scholars, I wanted to inquire about the meaning of the following verse of the Holy Quran:allah Almighty says: "O Prophet! Tell thy wives and thy daughters and the women of the believers to draw their cloaks close round them (when they go abroad). That will be better, so that they may be recognized and not annoyed. Allah is ever Forgiving, Merciful." (Al-Ahzab: 59) I want to know that here in the verse it says ?so that they may not be recognized? here does it refer to the fact that hijab will help distinguish between muslim and non muslim females in the same way that maybe a beard and a muslim cap distinguishes between a muslim and non muslim male?I mean that these things also act as muslim labels especially in an environment where there are muslim and non muslim people together. So what I want to know is that if for example in a mixed environment(muslims non-muslims together) if a muslim male or female doesn?t have an Islamic label on him or her like a beard or hijab or anything which would show his or her Islamic identity and there is a risk that they maybe considered a mushrik because obviously no other person would have a good enough reason to assume that they are muslims on sight especially in a mixed environment where muslims and non muslims are dressed alike(I don?t mean to say that muslims have on certain religious symbols of other religions I just mean that they are dressed such that there is no differentiating factor that whose a muslim and whose a non muslim)so will that put that person out of the fold of islam? I also want to know if this hadith is authentic. I don?t remember the actual quotation but the central idea was that our prophet Mohammad(peace be upon him) said that there will come a time that salat would remain as the only differentiating factor between a muslim and a mushrik.Please explain if this hadith is authentic then what is the reconciliation between the above ayat, what I have asked you and this hadith? May Allah bless you all.

As-salamu `alaykum. I am a fairly new Muslim with a question about raising my one-year-old daughter. At the mosque, sisters are pressuring me to put hijab on her now so that she will get accustomed to it. However, I thought that I was supposed to wait until she is older. Jazakum Allahu Khayran.

Alsalamualaikum warahmatullah wabarakatuRespected scholars--Recently, I have been feeling that it is the right time for me to think about marriage. After searching for a little while, I found an amazing young lady whom I feel that I am very compatible with. I am a little worried, however, about the extent to which she currently practices her religion. She prays and fasts and has zikr of Allah, however she doesn't wear the hijab and her clothes, at times, are far from modest. She told me that she has the niyya to get better, though I am not sure how long that will take. Allahu Alam.Do you believe that I am making too much of a big deal out of this? How do you suggest I proceed?Jazzakum Allahu khayr

As-salamu alaykum. Is it OK for hijab to look pretty (colorful, artistic)? And is it OK to hold Islamic fashion shows that display beautiful hijab clothing on models or to promote those clothes online?thanks in advance!

I am a working sister and I have to make wudu during the day while at work.  My problem is that I do not feel safe/secure removing my hijab in the restroom because the door is constantly opening and men typically walk past the restroom or stand in the hallway outside the bathroom (the men's room is next door to the ladies room) and may be allowed to see in the bathroom.  Is it permissible for me to make wudu over my hijab in that case, if not, what accommodation could I make to get around my problem?

I have question about dressing modestly.  A lady in our community who gives us dars, insists that our hijab is not complete without wearing a jilbab or abaya.  She says that in the Quran it says that we must wear jilbab or abaya like covering over our clothes.  Many of us feel that as long as our clothes are not revealing and do not show the our body and are not tight in showing the outline of our body we can wear any kind of dress.  If we wear loose pants and a long shirt which goes past our buttocks and scarf on our head, or if we wear a long skirt, or if we wear salwar kameez, is this not enough, is she right when she says that this is part of our zeenat must we also wear a jilbab.

As salaam alaykum, Dear Scholars, Can you please explain why women are required to cover their heads in Islam? I am a recent convert so please accept my apologies for my lack of understanding. Everything that I have read and people I have spoken to quote tow sections of the Qu'ran and then onclude this means covering the head. However I do not understand the rationale behind this? Is there supplementary evidence in the hadiths that support the requirement?

Is it necesssary to wear the headscarf for referring the Quran only- that is, just to see a particular verse or refer for a clarification of doubt on any matter? And is it always necessary for a woman to be in wudu while touching the Quran? Jazak Allah Khair.

I have been married for almost a year now. My husband had been living in America for the past few years and I joined him here after marriage. When I came here, I discovered that he is involved in a lot of un-Islamic practices like drinking and such. I, however, try my best to cope with all these, as he is a very nice person aside from all that. However, the major problem I face is in wearing hijab. He doesn’t like me wearing it because he says it embarrasses him to be seen with me anywhere he goes. He doesn’t take me when he is out with his friends and says we can’t do a lot of activities because of my scarf. I take all this, but it has now come to the point where he stops talking to me for days entirely because he is upset about my scarf. I know I can’t take it off and I don’t want to take it off, but what to do? I don’t know any solution for it. From what I have seen, my family and his will tell me to take it off for peace between me and him. This problem is making me miserable. Please help.

Dear scholars, As-Salamu `alaykum. What are your reactions to the new law in France, which is to ban religious headscarves? Is this equality or discrimination? This is for our class discussion. Thank you in advance!

Dear scholars, As-Salamu `alaykum. I wear hijab. In the following situation, which I will describe below, I would like to know whether or not I am permitted to remove it.I would like to apply for immigration to Canada together with my family because we want to educate our children properly. We have been told that if we apply with me wearing hijab, the chances of being able to migrate are almost 0%. So is it permissible for me to submit my photo without hijab and attend one interview without wearing it. Also when I arrive at the Canadian airport I will not be wearing it. Is this allowed, taking into consideration my good intention?In Albania, both education and life generally is terrible. Therefore, I feel I must do something for myself and my children. Please let me know. May Allah reward you.

Dear scholars, As-Salamu `alaykum. Some Western thinkers claim that Muslim parents force their daughters to wear hijab. My question is: Do Muslim parents have the right to force their daughter to wear hijab if she refuses to wear it? Jazakum Allah khayran.

Dear scholars, As-Salamu `alaykum. Am I allowed to take my hijab off in front of my non-Muslim uncle? Jazakum Allah khayran.

Dear scholars, As-salamu `alaykum. The issue of hijab in France has reached a very serious stage. Could you please clarify whether hijab is a religious symbol or not?

Dear scholars, As-Salamu `alaykum. For the past three-and-a-half years, I’ve been suffering from a condition called scalp folliculitis. This is an inflammation of the hair follicles caused by excessive heat and sweat, and at times this problem of mine becomes an infection because of the heat and bacteria triggered by the sweat. When I first discovered the problem, I began to wear cotton scarves and cut my hair very short, and thinned my hair, as well, to accommodate my hijab. This worked and gave me some relief at the time. I took the medications prescribed by my dermatologist and, al-hamdu lillah, my condition disappeared. However, the doctor did tell me that this conditi on is known to be chronic and that this would not be the last time I’d see it.Being optimistic, I didn’t believe him, and put my trust in Allah and believed I wouldn’t have this problem again. To my dismay, I continually had this problem and it reappeared time and time again over the past three years. Since then, I’ve ingested so many antibiotics that I’ve developed a resistance to the medication and now they don’t give me any relief. I sought the advice of two other dermatologists; each gave me the same diagnosis. Because I work full-time, I find it very difficult to wear my scarf now as it irritates my skin and worsens my problem. I don’t know what to do. I know I have to wear my hijab, but then it’s so itchy and intolerable. My dermatologist told me that if I take it off for a couple of months, I’d notice a difference in my scalp. I would like to take off my hijab to heal my scalp, and then return to it as soon as I’m healed, but I don’t know if this is the best decision; please advise.

Does a woman have to wear hijab all the time when she is performing Hajj or in ihram?

Assalam Alaikum, I have 2 question  regarding wadu 1st. doing massa of hair during wadu by women are they allowed to wipe there hair above the hijab or they need to wet their hair 2nd. Can we do wadu and wear socks and later to perform wadu just wipe wet hands over the socks. These questions are particularly in reference to hajj time when a women is in ihram and cannot show her hair. I would greatly appreciate your answer jazakallah

Dear scholars, As-Salamu `alaykum. This question is about spouses who have children each from a previous marriage; the man has two sons while the woman has two girls. The girls are about to attain puberty (about 12 & 10) and the boys have attained maturity. The question is: Should the girls wear Hijab in front of their stepfather after reaching the age of puberty? And should they do this in front of their stepbrothers? Jazakum Allah khayran.

I am going to perform `Umrah with my husband in sha' Allah. I do not wear hijab. Of course I will wear it during the `Umrah, in sha' Allah. Yet I do not know if I will still wear it when I am back in Europe or not. What is the Islamic view on this?

Dear scholars, As-Salamu `alaykum. My boss does not allow me to wear my hijab at work. Therefore, I wear it before entering my work and after I leave work. I have tried asking him, but he is very narrow-minded. Please suggest something.

Dear scholars, As-Salamu `alaykum. Now the hijab ban in France has become a reality. Girls will be banned from wearing their hijab when they reach their schools. What alternatives do you suggest for French Muslim girls? Can they wear a bandana instead? What should they do? Jazakum Allah khayran.

Hijab is an aspect of chastity and modesty of a Muslimah. It is a duty that Allah Almighty prescribes for the favour of the Muslim woman, and she has to comply with the command of Allah, thus showing her sincere faith in Allah and fear of His punishment. Allah Almighty says “And it becometh not

Scholars of Islam, as-Salamu `alaykum! Why should women only cover their body and face, even in a very hot day? How is it possible for women, not for men?

Dear scholars, As-Salamu `alaykum. I am not wearing hijab but I observe fasting and prayer. Will Allah accept my fasting and prayer? A friend of mine said to me yesterday that none of my fasts are valid. Please help! Jazakum Allah khayran.

As-Salamu `alaykum. Some women intend to wear hijab only in Ramadan and they want to take it off afterwards. Is that acceptable? Some scholars state that this is sinful, while others state that we should encourage women to wear hijab, for if they wear it in Ramadan, they are likely to wear it afterwards. What is your opinion and which trend you take?

What is the Shari`ah ruling on non-Muslim women entering the masjid (mosque) without Hijab?

Dear scholars, As-Salamu `alaykum. Is it enough for a female to wear loose skirts or trousers and knee-length, long-sleeved shirts with a hijab that comes down over the shoulders and chest? Or must an `abaya or jilbab be worn over it? I am a student who is currently on holiday and I wore `abayas all through this Ramadan, as I don't know what the correct dress is. But I will soon be going back to college and I think it will be difficult for me to go around in `abayas all the time. Please clarify this issue for me as soon as possible.

Dear scholars, As-Salamu `alaykum. Does a man have the right to enforce the Islamic dress code on his wife against her wishes? Jazakum Allah khayran.

Respected scholars of Islam, as-salamu `alaykum! How does Islam respect a woman by letting her wear Hijab? Could you please give me the answer in a logical and rational way? Thank you.

Respected scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. It's a must to take photos for passport and other official documents without any sort of head covering in my country. Can I remove my hijab for such photos or is there some other option? Jazakum Allahu khayran.

As-salamu `alaykum. These days many of my fellow Muslim women wear hijab, but they also wear clothes that I think are far too tight. What if my husband likes me to wear tight clothes because he thinks it is attractive? Is this ok? Also, what if I go to work and the work clothes we find in the stores are all tight? What should I do in this case?

Dear scholars, As-Salam `Alaykum. My wife is a University student who is pursuing her University education in our Muslim country. Since our marriage, she has been wearing Hijab. She was summoned by the University police who asked her to take off her Hijab otherwise they would not permit her to continue her studies at University. Shall she take off Hijab to continue her studies? And under what circumstances is a Muslim woman permitted to take off Hijab? Jazakum Allah Khayran.

assalamualaikom,I am a Moslim woman living in The Netherlands.I am in the process of geeting divorced and planning to go back to my country of origin where it is not allowed to wear the Hijab.I need to work to support myself and my daughter and wearing the Hijab will not allow me to do that.What is your advice< Do i wear it and rely on Allah as he is arrazak or abide by the rules? Jazakom Allahu Khairan, La tansuna men duaikom!

   What should be our behavior while dealing with opposite gender ('non-maharam')-1. Should we wish Salaam or ignore his/her presence.(some scholars say that since voice of female is also a matter of 'pardah', it is better to avoid it)2. Can we talk about his/her family life etc. or our matter of talk should be limited to professional one?3. Are we allowed to shaken hand? If he/she forwards his/her hand to shake, what should we say to him/her? Will not he/she feel ashamed in front of his/her friends? It may be taken as m isconduct if this situation takes place in front public in 'prize distribution ceremony' and person who wants to shake hand is high rank ?Government officer?, say President of Country.4. If close relative comes to our home should we talk or leave him/her to get bored.5. Avoid talking, shaking hand, intermingling etc. - Is such ruling are applicable irrespective of age difference    What I feel that whether we are veiled or not and have no bad intention, talking/seeing/hearing create some strange feeling in our heart; is it sin?

Dear scholars, As-Salamu `alaykum. Is it true that the Shaytan excretes on a woman's head if she leaves her home without her head scarf? Jazakum Allah khayran.

Respected scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. I am married and I am confused about something. Is the husband of my wife's sister a mahram (husband or close male relative forbidden in marriage) to my wife or a non-mahram? Can my wife talk to him alone in seclusion or must she cover her `awrah (parts of the body that must be covered) in front of him? Jazakum Allahu Khayran.

Assalamu alaykum waramotulaahi wabarakaatuh, May Allah reward the shaikhs and answer their duas,Amin. My question goes thus: We usually have women gatherings here  in the US for Muslim women.we do this to encourage Muslim women to engage in women only gatherings and discourage them from mixed gatherings.We put on normal street clothings[regular clothings worn here in the USA].Are there any restrictions as to what a woman can wear in front of other Musli m women if there are no fear of fitna?

Salam. At what age does a grown woman have to start covering in front of her nephews by marriage. I am 25, married with kids, and  have severeal young boy nephews right around the age of puberty. 13, 11 14. THey come over all the time to swim and i am wondering when do  i determine that wearing hijab is fard. Is it at the age of knowledge or the actual reaching of puberty or when they start changing? and how would i determine . also what about a younger girl who has reached puberty for a while 15 or 16. but who is only 2 to three yrs older than the still young boy. wqould she have to cover because the age difference is so small or is it the same rule for me since islamically she is considered an adult. thank you for your clarification! wassalam

Respected scholars, as-salamu`alaykum, Can a girl go to Haj if she is not wearing hijab everyday? Can she still perform Haj, and if she returns does she has to keep her hijab or she has the option.?.. Could you please send me the answer via email, not posted in website?. Thank you

As salamu `Alaykum - My question is does a  mother get punished by Allah if her daughters do not wear Hijaab but obey Allah's other commands like prayer, zakah, hajj, fast in Ramadan. Also, they do not flirt with men, respect their parents, and stay away from other sins.Is it necessary to force them into it?Jazakum Allah khayran

Assalamu aalikum respected scholars!I've got a job recently alhamdulillah in a company center. The toilets are public to every companies here, although one for women and other for men.Thing is, it's very inconvenient for me to do wudhu there. I cannot guarantee that no man will enter (a plumber or one by mistake). And I fear someone might see me without hijaab.In this condition, am I allowed to do tayammum?Also, I pray sitted in a chair... although I'm capable of praying normally. But I fear harassment and loosing my job. Sometimes I do it in the office, where I'm sometimes alone (not always!) or in the car.Is it ok for me to do this?

Dear scholars, as-Salamu `alaykum! My question relates to hijab; some people claim that hijab poses a restriction to women's liberty. What is your opinion on that?