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. Hijab can also refer to the seclusion of women from men in the public sphere, or it may denote a metaphysical dimension, for example referring to "the veil which separates man or the world from God." People usually talk about "the hijab" rather than "a hijab", as evidenced by this article.

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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 week 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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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 3 weeks ago

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

Wassalam.

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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 2 مہینے ago

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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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!

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 3 مہینے ago

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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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... Answer updated 6 مہینے ago

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.

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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 8 مہینے ago

Bismihi ta'ala

Hijab is an obligation, and it is obligatory for every Muslim man and woman to observe their hijab, according to the boundaries and requirements of dress code set for each gender.

It should not need to reach any form of punishment, because the Muslim should be proud and honoured to implement and practice his/her faith.

And Allah knows best

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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 8 مہینے ago

Your stepfather who married your mother a fully consummated marriage is a Mahram for you and you don't need to wear Hijab in front of him. Same is his father.

Wassalam.

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Transgender’s situations are different.  Some of them were born with a female DNA set (XX) but they look like males from outside or born with a male DNA set (XY) but look like females. Such persons are allowed to “rectify” their gender outer to make it in accordance of their real DNA gender set up. We call such transgender operation as “rectification”.

But if the person is a clear male or female according to his DNA as well as genitalia,then it is not permissible to change their gender., and if they do that for any reason, they will remain considered as their original gender. This is according to most of our leading scholars.

‘Some of scholars say that if the person who was born as a normal male, goes through surgery to cut his genitalia and make himself look like a female, and becomes a real female in the eyes of the society as well as in his body details, then people can deal with such person according to outer features.

‘According to this opinion, if you look like a full female and people look to you as a real female, then you should wear in front of men and during your Prayers like females. 
I advise you to refer to the Marje; of Taqleed whom you follow to get his verdict after you explain to him clearly your situation.

Wassalam.

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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 9 مہینے ago

Personally, I try to keep it simple and say that it is for (a) modesty, and/or (b) because Islamic law says to do it. You could also say that (c) because it is something you want to do and is important to you. 

The aforementioned statements may also be suitable for you to say, however it is  important to say them in such a way that would not imply that you are criticizing your mother. (For instance, if you say that hijab adds dignity, you would not want to say it in such a way which would imply that your mother has less dignity, because she does not wear hijab.) It is often how we say things that is as important as what we actually say!

However, if they are religious Catholics, mentioning the Virgin Mary might be a helpful way to connect. 

I am sure that in your heart, you know what is best to say for your situation - what comes from the heart reaches the heart. 

Best wishes!

 

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 10 مہینے ago

Hijab adds on the dignity of the female.

'Hijab adds on her respect and security as she will be known as a modest and pious person protected by Hijab, then bad men will not target her as they target other females.

'Hijab has been practiced in all religions and cultures by pious females like St Mary and all her followers from the females.

'Hijab is the dress ordered by The Creator of life, Who Knows what is good for man and woman.

Hijab is a way to achieve peace of mind and self respect and tranquility.

Wassalam.