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Assalamu-`alaykum wa rahamatullahi wa barakatuhu
The Revelation of the Hijab verses in Quran:In the beginning it was only for wives [ummul mumineen-mother of believers].
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 (the observing of veils by the Muslim women) may be revealed. So Allah revealed the verses of “Al-Hijab” (A complete body cover excluding the eyes).
Sahih Al-Bukhari Volume 7, Book 65, Hadith # 375
Narrated Anas (Radhiallaahu Ánhu) I know (about) the Hijab (the order of veiling of women) more than anybody else. Ubai bin Ka’b used to ask me about it. Allaah’s Apostle became the bridegroom of Zainab bint Jahsh whom he married at Medina. After the sun had risen high in the sky, the Prophet invited the people to a meal. Rasulullaah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) remained sitting and some people remained sitting with him after the other guests had left. Then Rasulullaah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) got up and went away, and I too, followed him till he reached the door of ‘Aa’ishah’s room. Then he thought that the people must have left the place by then, so he returned and I also returned with him. Behold, the people were still sitting at their places. So he went back again for the second time, and I went along with him too. When we reached the door of ‘Aa’ishah’s room, he returned and I also returned with him to see that the people had left. Thereupon Rasulullaah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) hung a curtain between me and him and the Verse regarding the order for (veiling of women) Hijab was revealed.
33:53 O ye who Believe! enter not the Prophet’s houses until leave is given you for a meal (and then) not (so early as) to wait for its preparation: but when ye are invited enter; and when ye have taken your meal disperse without seeking familiar talk. Such (behavior) annoys the Prophet: He is ashamed to dismiss you but Allah is not ashamed (to tell you) the truth. And when ye ask (his ladies) for anything ye want ask them from before a* screen*: that makes for greater purity for your hearts and for theirs. Nor is it right for you that ye should annoy Allah’s Apostle or that ye should marry his widows after him at any time. Truly such a thing is in Allah’s sight an enormity.
Transliteration Ya_ ay yuhal lazina a_manu_ la_ tadhulu_ buyu_tan nabiy yi il la_ ay yuzana lakum ila_ taa_min gaira na_zirina ina_hu wa la_kin iza_ duitum fadhulu_ fa iza_ taimtum fantasiru_ wa la_ mustanisina lihadis in na za_likum ka_na yuzin nabiy ya fayastahyi minkum wal la_hu la_ yastahyi minal haq wa iza_ sa al tumu_hun na mata_ an fas alu_hun na miw wara_ I* hija_b* za_likum atharu liqulu_bikum wa qulu_bihin wa ma_ ka_na lakum an tuzu_ rasu_lal la_hi wala_ an tankihu_ azwa_jahu_ min badihi abadan in na za_likum ka_na indal la_hi azima_
Hijab[complete body covering with the exclsuion of eyes ] was revealed:For all Women].
33:59 O prophet! tell thy wives and daughters and the believing women that they should cast their outer garments [Jalabeeb]over their persons (when abroad): that is most convenient that they should be known (as such) and not molested: and Allah is Oft-Forgiving Most Merciful.
* Jalabeeb (plural of Jalbaab), a loose outer garment that covers all a woman’s body. Covers head, face,one or both eyes, to be known that she is a free woman and so not to exposed to any harm.
What is the defintion of the word “jilbab” in Arabic?
The definitive dictionary of classical Arabic, Lisan al-Arab by ibn al-Mandhur, provides the following definition, “The jilbab is the outergarment, mantle, or cloak. It is derived from the word tajalbaba, which means to clothe. Jilbab is the outer sheet or covering which a woman wraps around her ON TOP OF HER GARMENTS to cover herself from head to toe. It hides her body completely” (Lisan al-Arab, volume 7, page 273)
Further another verse was revealed about veiling which explained wearing of khimar in the right way.
Surah 24:An-Nur, Verse 30 Say to the believing men that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty: that will make for greater purity for them: and Allah is well acquainted with all that they do.
And Surah 24:An-Nur, Verse31 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-Eye,bangles,bracelets etc) appear thereof; that they should draw their *veils *over their *bosoms* and not display their beauty except to their husbands their fathers their husbands’ fathers their sons their husbands’ sons their brothers or their brothers’ sons or their sisters’ sons or their women or the slaves whom their right hands possess or male servants free of physical needs or small children who have no sense of the shame of sex; and that they should not strike their feet in order to draw attention to their hidden ornaments. And O ye Believers! turn ye all together towards Allah that ye may attain Bliss.
Now taking selective part of the verse which is needed for explanation:
And Say to the believing women to lower their gaze (from looking at forbidden things), and protect their private parts (from illegal sexual acts) and not to show off their adornment except only that which is apparent (Eyes,bangles,bracelets etc), and to draw their *veils* all over Juyubihinna (bosoms) …………………
The Arabic text is, “Wa qul li al-muminat yaghdudna min absarihinna wa yahfazna furujahunna wa laa yubdina zenatahunna illa maa zahara min haa wal-yadribna bi *khumurihinna* alaa “*juyub hinna*”.
This is translated as, “And say to the faithful women to lower their gazes, and to guard their private parts, and not to display their adornment except what is apparent of it, and to extend[draw] their khumur to cover their juyub”. First, the word “khumur”plural of khimar[It is a piece of cloth which is used by a woman to cover her head].
In this verse Allah subhanawatala mentions khimaar for the first time,before this verse when surah Ahzab’s verse was revealed with hijab commandment,Jalabeeb[jilbab] is the word mentioned.Jalabeeb (plural of Jalbaab), a loose outer garment that covers all a woman’s body.
Though Jalabeeb fulfills the criteria of veiling yet in surah Nur [24] further clarification is explained.
Because women wore long outer garment[jalabeeb] along with khimaar[head scarf].Even though khimar was’nt mentioned in surah Ahzab’s verse.Their khimar didnt covered bosom so Allah commanded them to extend khimar to bosom,while doing so it has to be pulled from the head ,which will fall of face,then neck then bosom.And jalabeb falls on rest of the body from sholders to feet.
Hence a complete covering including face[excluding eyes].Prophets wives were commanded first to cover completely,they always used khimar till the end of their lives,and it always covered their faces along with bodies.
Sunan of Abu-DawoodHadith 1829 Narrated byAisha, Ummul Mu’minin
Riders would pass us when we accompanied the Apostle of Allah (peace be upon him) while we were in the sacred state (wearing ihram). When they came by us, one of us would let down her outer garment[Jilbab] from her head over her face, and when they had passed on, we would uncover our faces.
*Note:While one cannot deny the support of Hadith that indicate that the Prophet’s wives wore khimar, one must realize that they also covered their faces at all times in the presence of non-mahram men. Here in the state of Ihram they cover temporarily with Jilbab,in normal circumstanes they used khimaar to cover faces,neck,bosom as taught in suran nur 24 verse 31.This is a proof that believeing women also followed suit.
Another clarification:The word “juyub”. This is the plural of the word “jayb”, which means “bosom”. The word is used in Arabic to refer to the breastpocket of a shirt.
For cross reference see Surah al-Qasas ayah 32 describes Moses as putting his hand in his “jayb”, and this means his breast, not his “body, face, neck and bosom” so “juyub” cannot be translated as such as such but bosom only.
Allah knows best.
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Veling[Niqab] of Slave woman.
Sahih Al-Bukhari HadithHadith 5.524 Narrated byAnas
The Prophet stayed for three rights between Khaibar and Medina and was married to Safiya. I invited the Muslims to his marriage banquet and there was neither meat nor bread in that banquet but the Prophet ordered Bilal to spread the leather mats on which dates, dried yogurt and butter were put. The Muslims said amongst themselves, “Will she (i.e. Safiya) be one of the mothers of the believers, (i.e. one of the wives of the Prophet ) or just (a lady captive) of what his right-hand possesses?” Some of them said, “If the Prophet makes her observe the veil, then she will be one of the mothers of the believers (i.e. one of the Prophet’s wives), and if he does not make her observe the veil, then she will be his lady slave.” So when he departed, he made a place for her behind him (on his camel) and made her observe the veil.[4:25 If any of you have not the means wherewith to wed free believing women they may wed believing girls from among those whom your right hands possess: and Allah hath full knowledge about your faith. Ye are one from another: wed them with the leave of their owners and give them their dowers according to what is reasonable: they should be chaste not lustful nor taking paramours: when they are taken in wedlock if they fall into shame their punishment is half that for free women. This (permission) is for those among you who fear sin; but it is better for you that ye practice self-restraint: and Allah is Oft-forgiving Most Merciful. ]
*note:[For slave girls there are concessions ,because a slave girl works for the master and covering face would become hardship for her,as she is supposed to be in constant service,the capital punishments for salve girls is half of the free women,4:25]
For Example: Sunan of Abu-DawoodHadith 4094 Narrated byAnas ibn Malik
The Prophet (peace be upon him) brought Fatimah a slave which he donated to her. Fatimah wore a garment which, when she covered her head, did not reach her feet, and when she covered her feet by it, that garment did not reach her head. When the Prophet (peace be upon him) saw her struggle, he said: There is no harm to you: Here is only your father and slave.
*Though the slave was a male,she was allowed to relax.But for free men she was supposed to veil completely[excluding eyes,bracelets etc.]
Allah knows best.
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Refutation:
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.
Sunan of Abu-DawoodHadith 4092 Narrated byAisha, Ummul Mu’minin
Asma, daughter of AbuBakr, entered upon the Apostle of Allah (peace be upon him) wearing thin clothes. The Apostle of Allah (peace be upon him) turned his attention from her. He said: O Asma’, when a woman reaches the age of menstruation, it does not suit her that she displays her parts of body except this and this, and he pointed to her face and hands.
But this hadeeth is WEAK because of 2 main weaknesses.
1.There is no link between Ayeshah (Radhiallaahu Ánha) and Khalid bin Dareek, who narrated the hadith from her. And in every chain of narrators Khalid bin Dareek is mentioned.
2.In the chain of narrators Sa’eed bin Basheer appears, who is known by most of the Muhaditheen as being a weak narrator.
This has been mentioned by Imaam Ahmad bin Hanbal (Rahimahullah), An-Nasai (Rahimahullah), Ibn Madeeni (Rahimahullah) and Ibn Ma’een (Rahimahullah). This is also why Imaam Bukhari (Rahimahullah) and Muslim (Rahimahullah) did not except this hadeeth to be in their books
We also have to see that the Muhadith Abu Dawood when he quoted this hadeeth put with it that it is Mursal (with a broken chain that does not lead up to the Sahabah).
(From The Book “Hijaab wa Safur” under the fatwaa of Shaikh Abdul Aziz Bin Bazz on Page #61. Also stated as being weak by Shaikh Nasiruddeen Al-Albaani in his Daeef Sunan Abu Dawud in Kitab-ul-Libas under hadeeth number 4092 (which is the original hadeeth number.)
An other thing that shows the weakness of this hadith is that after the ayah for hijab (Surah Al-Ahzaab – Verse #59) was revealed then the women of Sahaba wore a complete veil and covered the faces and hands. This includes Asmaa (Radhiallaahu Ánha) the daughter of Abu Bakr, who is supposed to have narrated this hadeeth. Asmaa (Radhiallaahu Ánha) covered herself completely including the face, this has been narrated in authentic hadeeth in Imaam Malik’s “MUWATTA Book 20 Hadeeth # 20.5.16.”
*Ayeshah (Radhiallaahu Ánha) Stated that in verse 30 and 31 of Surah An Noor “What has been allowed to be shown is the hands, bangles and rings but the face must be covered. (Quoted in the book Purdah P# 195 and in his Tafseer of Qur’ân under the tafseer of Surah An Noor)
All of a woman is ‘awrah
Tirmidhi with a SAHIH chain reports…
“Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said “All of a woman is ‘awrah.*Note:for non-mahram with few exceptions like eyes,hands,feet etc.& also in court cases]
31:18-19 And turn not your face away from men with pride, nor walk in insolence through the earth. Verily, Allâh likes not each arrogant boaster.
And be moderate (or show no insolence) in your walking, and lower your voice. Verily, the harshest of all voices is the voice (braying) of the ass.
Allah knows best.
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Permission for a Woman to Pray in a Shift and Head-Covering
Al-Muwatta Hadith Hadith 8.37
Yahya related to me from Malik from Muhammad ibn Zayd ibn Qunfudh that his mother asked Umm Salama, the wife of the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, “What clothes can a woman wear in prayer?” She said, “She can pray in a shift that reaches down and covers the top of her feet.”
Al-Muwatta Hadith
Hadith 8.39
Permission for a Woman to Pray in a Shift and Head-Covering
Yahya related to me from Malik from Hisham ibn Urwa from his father that a woman asked him for a decision, saying, “Waist-wrappers are painful to me. Can I pray in a shift and head-covering?” He replied, “Yes, if the shift is long.”
All-Muwatta Hadith
Hadith 8.36
Permission for a Woman to Pray in a Shift and Head-Covering
Yahya related to me from Malik that he had heard that A’isha, the wife of the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, used to pray in a shift and head-covering.
Al-Muwatta Hadith
Hadith 8.38
Permission for a Woman to Pray in a Shift and Head-Covering
Yahya related to me from Malik from a reliable source from Bukayr ibn Abdullah ibn al-Ashajj from Busr ibn Said that when Ubaydullah ibn al-Aswad al-Khawlani was in the room of Maimuna, the wife of the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, she used to pray in a shift and head-covering, without a waist-wrapper.
Sahih Al-Bukhari HadithHadith 3.64 Narrated byAbdullah bin Umar
A person stood up and asked, “O Allah’s: Apostle! What clothes may be worn in the state of Ihram?” The Prophet replied, “Do not wear a shirt or trousers, or any headgear (e.g. a turban), or a hooded cloak; but if somebody has no shoes he can wear leather stockings provided they are cut short off the ankles, and also, do not wear anything perfumed with wars or saffron, and the Muhrima (a woman in the state of Ihram) should not cover her face, or wear gloves.”
Allah knows best.
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Women past child-bearing can remove outer garment.Provided adornment[jewellery,decoration etc is not seen].
24:60 And as for women past child-bearing who do not expect wedlock, it is no sin on them if they discard their (outer) clothing in such a way as not to show their adornment. But to refrain (i.e . not to discard their outer clothing) is better for them. And Allah is All-Hearer, All-Knower.[
*Note:they'll have to wear khimaa which should cover face and bosom.But wearing jilbab is much better.]
Allah knows best.
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Women covered face[wore niqab] so prophet pbuh instructed them not to cover in the state of Ihram.
Sahih Al-Bukhari HadithHadith 3.64 Narrated byAbdullah bin Umar
A person stood up and asked, “O Allah’s: Apostle! What clothes may be worn in the state of Ihram?” The Prophet replied, “Do not wear a shirt or trousers, or any headgear (e.g. a turban), or a hooded cloak; but if somebody has no shoes he can wear leather stockings provided they are cut short off the ankles, and also, do not wear anything perfumed with wars or saffron, and the Muhrima (a woman in the state of Ihram) should not cover her face, or wear gloves.”
Bukhari Book 74 #247. Narrated Abdullah bin Abbas: Al-Fadl bin Abbas rode behind the Prophet as his companion rider on the back portion of his she-camel on the Day of Nahr [on the Farewell Hajj], and Al-Fadl was a handsome man. The Prophet stopped to give people verdicts. In the meantime, a beautiful woman from the tribe of Khath’am came, asking the verdict of Allah’s Apostle. Al-Fadl started looking at her as her beauty attracted him. The Prophet looked back while Al-Fadl was looking at her; so the Prophet held out his hand backwards and caught the chin of Al-Fadl and turned his face to the other side in order that he should not gaze at her. She said, “O Allah’s Apostle! The obligation of performing hajj enjoined by Allah on His worshipers has become due (compulsory) on my father, who is an old man and who cannot sit firmly on the riding animal. Will it be sufficient that I perform hajj on his behalf?”. He said, “Yes“.*Note:During the state of Ihram a woman is not expected to cover her face,that is what prophet commanded.
Al-Muwatta Hadith
Hadith 20.15
Veiling the Face while in Ihram
Yahya related to me from Malik from Nafi that Abdullah ibn Umar used to say that a woman in ihram should wear neither a veil nor gloves.*Note:This proves women used to wear gloves as well.
Niqab (Veil)-Affixed veil.
Sunan of Abu-DawoodHadith 1829 Narrated byAisha, Ummul Mu’minin
Riders would pass us when we accompanied the Apostle of Allah (peace be upon him) while we were in the sacred state (wearing ihram). When they came by us, one of us would let down her outer garment[Jilbab] from her head over her face, and when they had passed on, we would uncover our faces.
*Note:in ihram niqab is not commanded,but it is recommended when men pass by.
Important point:While one cannot deny the support of Hadith that indicate that the Prophet’s wives wore khimar, one must realize that they also covered their faces at all times in the presence of non-mahram men. Here in the state of Ihram they cover temporarily with Jilbab,in normal circumstanes they used khimaar to cover facesneck,bosom as taught in suran nur 24 verse 31.
Sahih Al-Bukhari Volume 6, Book 60, Hadith 282
Narrated Safiya bint Shaiba (Radhiallaahu Ánha) “Aisha (Radhiallaahu Ánha) used to say: “When (the Verse): “They should draw their veils over their necks and bosoms,” was revealed, (the ladies) cut their waist sheets at the edges and covered their faces with the cut pieces.
The Arabic text that the translator has rendered “covered their faces with the cut pieces” is “ikhtamarna bi ha” or “made khimars from it”. The hadith therefore means that the women tore their sheets and made khimars from the cut pieces. The word “faces” does not even appear in the Arabic. So far all we know is that when Surah an-Nur ayah 31 commanded women to wear the khimar, they did so. This hadith does not indicate by itself what that khimar is.
Sunan Abu Dawud Book 32 - 4091. Narrated Aisha: May Allah have mercy on the early emigrant women. When the verse “That they should extend their headcoverings (khumur) to cover their bosoms” was revealed, they tore their murut and used this as khimar.
Niqab Is Modesty
Abu Dawood Book 14, Hadith # 2482
Narrated Thabit ibn Qays (Radhiallaahu Ánhu): A woman called Umm Khallad came to the Prophet (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) while she was veiled. She was searching for her son who had been killed (in the battle) Some of the Companions of the Prophet (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said to her: You have come here asking for your son while veiling your face? She said: If I am afflicted with the loss of my son, I shall not suffer the loss of my modesty. Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said: You will get the reward of two martyrs for your son. She asked: Why is that so, oh Prophet of Allah? He replied: Because the people of the Book have killed him.
*Note:companions asked as to why she is wearing niqab because atleast recognising her would help them to look for her son,for its easy to seach after seeing the relative that asking for the name only.
Veling[Niqab] of Slave woman.
Sahih Al-Bukhari HadithHadith 5.524 Narrated byAnas
The Prophet stayed for three rights between Khaibar and Medina and was married to Safiya. I invited the Muslims to his marriage banquet and there was neither meat nor bread in that banquet but the Prophet ordered Bilal to spread the leather mats on which dates, dried yogurt and butter were put. The Muslims said amongst themselves, “Will she (i.e. Safiya) be one of the mothers of the believers, (i.e. one of the wives of the Prophet ) or just (a lady captive) of what his right-hand possesses?” Some of them said, “If the Prophet makes her observe the veil, then she will be one of the mothers of the believers (i.e. one of the Prophet’s wives), and if he does not make her observe the veil, then she will be his lady slave.” So when he departed, he made a place for her behind him (on his camel) and made her observe the veil.[4:25 If any of you have not the means wherewith to wed free believing women they may wed believing girls from among those whom your right hands possess: and Allah hath full knowledge about your faith. Ye are one from another: wed them with the leave of their owners and give them their dowers according to what is reasonable: they should be chaste not lustful nor taking paramours: when they are taken in wedlock if they fall into shame their punishment is half that for free women. This (permission) is for those among you who fear sin; but it is better for you that ye practice self-restraint: and Allah is Oft-forgiving Most Merciful. ]
*note:[For slave girls there are concessions ,because a slave girl works for the master and covering face would become hardship for her,as she is supposed to be in constant service,the capital punishments for salve girls is half of the free women,4:25]
For Example: Sunan of Abu-DawoodHadith 4094 Narrated byAnas ibn Malik
The Prophet (peace be upon him) brought Fatimah a slave which he donated to her. Fatimah wore a garment which, when she covered her head, did not reach her feet, and when she covered her feet by it, that garment did not reach her head. When the Prophet (peace be upon him) saw her struggle, he said: There is no harm to you: Here is only your father and slave.
*Though the slave was a male,she was allowed to relax.But for free men she was supposed to veil completely[excluding eyes,bracelets etc.]
Women quickly screened themselves.
Bukhari Book 54 #515. Narrated Sa’d bin Abu Waqqas: Once Umar asked leave to see Allah’s Apostle, in whose company there were some Qurayshi women, who were talking to him and asking him for more financial support, raising their voices. When Umar asked permission to enter, the women quickly screened themselves (fa badirna al-hijab). When Allah’s Apostle admitted Umar, Allah’s Apostle was smiling. Umar said, “O Allah’s Apostle! May Allah keep you happy always!”. Allah’s Apostle said, “I am astonished at these women here with me. As soon as they heard your voice, they quickly screened themselves”. Umar said, “O Allah’s Apostle! You have more right to be feared by them”. Then he addressed (the women) saying, “O enemies of yourselves! Do you fear me and not Allah’s Apostle?” They replied, “Yes, for you are a fearful and fierce man as compared to Allah’s Apostle”. On that Allah’s Apostle said (to Umar), “By Him in Whose hands my life is, when satan sees you taking a path, he takes a path other than yours”.
*Note:Allah subhanawatala commands to lower gaze,so both Prophet pbuh and Qurayshi revert women were obeying the command of Allah subhanawatala,and while doing so they may have removed niqab temporarily .But When Omer r.a came due to his strictness they wore Niqab and prophet did’nt forbade them.So Omer r.a said they should have feared[in terms of religion] Prophet pbuh more.
Allah knows best.
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Niqab Is Modesty
Abu Dawood Book 14, Hadith # 2482
Narrated Thabit ibn Qays (Radhiallaahu Ánhu): A woman called Umm Khallad came to the Prophet (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) while she was veiled. She was searching for her son who had been killed (in the battle) Some of the Companions of the Prophet (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said to her: You have come here asking for your son while veiling your face? She said: If I am afflicted with the loss of my son, I shall not suffer the loss of my modesty. Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said: You will get the reward of two martyrs for your son. She asked: Why is that so, oh Prophet of Allah? He replied: Because the people of the Book have killed him.
*Note:companions asked as to why she is wearing niqab because atleast recognising her would help them to look for her son,for its easy to seach after seeing the relative that asking for the name only.
Allah knows best.
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Women covered face[wore niqab] so prophet pbuh instructed them not to cover in the state of Ihram.
Sahih Al-Bukhari HadithHadith 3.64 Narrated byAbdullah bin Umar
A person stood up and asked, “O Allah’s: Apostle! What clothes may be worn in the state of Ihram?” The Prophet replied, “Do not wear a shirt or trousers, or any headgear (e.g. a turban), or a hooded cloak; but if somebody has no shoes he can wear leather stockings provided they are cut short off the ankles, and also, do not wear anything perfumed with wars or saffron, and the Muhrima (a woman in the state of Ihram) should not cover her face, or wear gloves.”
Bukhari Book 74 #247. Narrated Abdullah bin Abbas: Al-Fadl bin Abbas rode behind the Prophet as his companion rider on the back portion of his she-camel on the Day of Nahr [on the Farewell Hajj], and Al-Fadl was a handsome man. The Prophet stopped to give people verdicts. In the meantime, a beautiful woman from the tribe of Khath’am came, asking the verdict of Allah’s Apostle. Al-Fadl started looking at her as her beauty attracted him. The Prophet looked back while Al-Fadl was looking at her; so the Prophet held out his hand backwards and caught the chin of Al-Fadl and turned his face to the other side in order that he should not gaze at her. She said, “O Allah’s Apostle! The obligation of performing hajj enjoined by Allah on His worshipers has become due (compulsory) on my father, who is an old man and who cannot sit firmly on the riding animal. Will it be sufficient that I perform hajj on his behalf?”. He said, “Yes“.*Note:During the state of Ihram a woman is not expected to cover her face,that is what prophet commanded.
Al-Muwatta Hadith
Hadith 20.15
Veiling the Face while in Ihram
Yahya related to me from Malik from Nafi that Abdullah ibn Umar used to say that a woman in ihram should wear neither a veil nor gloves.*Note:This proves women used to wear gloves as well.
Sunan of Abu-DawoodHadith 1829 Narrated byAisha, Ummul Mu’minin
Riders would pass us when we accompanied the Apostle of Allah (peace be upon him) while we were in the sacred state (wearing ihram). When they came by us, one of us would let down her outer garment[Jilbab] from her head over her face, and when they had passed on, we would uncover our faces.
*Note:in ihram niqab is not commanded,but it is recommended when men pass by.
Important point:While one cannot deny the support of Hadith that indicate that the Prophet’s wives wore khimar, one must realize that they also covered their faces at all times in the presence of non-mahram men. Here in the state of Ihram they cover temporarily with Jilbab,in normal circumstanes they used khimaar to cover facesneck,bosom as taught in suran nur 24 verse 31.
Allah knows best.
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Bismillah-hir-Rahman-nir-Raheem
Assalamu-`alaykum wa rahamatullahi wa barakatuhu
Veil is a sign of Honour.Niqab In paradise.
Sahih Al-Bukhari Volume 8, Book 76, Hadith # 572
In the end of this very long hadith it quotes Anas (Radhiallaahu Ánho) rates from Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) “and if one of the women of Paradise looked at the earth, she would fill the whole space between them (the earth and the heaven) with light, and would fill whatever is in between them, with perfume, and the veil of her face is better than the whole world and whatever is in it.” This show that even the women of Junnah have veils and the word veil is what covers the face (niqaab).
Allah knows best.
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Bismillah-hir-Rahman-nir-Raheem
Assalamu-`alaykum wa rahamatullahi wa barakatuhu
Hadith about Jilbab[murut] & not looking at Men.
There are a few more hadiths . These hadiths use the Arabic word “murut”. This is the plural of mirt. In classical Arabic, the word mirt refers to a sheet (usually made out of wool) that is wrapped around the body and held closed in front. Clearly, the mirt is a type of outergarment. The mirt is thus a type of jilbab. Thus the hadiths about the sahabiyat (rAa) wearing murut can be cited in support of the wearing of outergarments (jilbabs). The hadiths about the mirt are as follows:
Sunan of Abu-DawoodHadith 4090 Narrated byUmm Salamah, Ummul Mu’minin
When the verse “That they should cast their outer garments over their persons” was revealed, the women of Ansar came out as if they had crows over their heads by wearing outer garments.*Note:they covered themselves from the head to toes]
Sunan of Abu-DawoodHadith 4104 Narrated byDihyah ibn Khalifah al-Kalbi
The Apostle of Allah (peace be upon him) was brought some pieces of fine Egyptian linen and he gave me one and said: Divide it into two; cut one of the pieces into a shirt and give the other to your wife for veil. Then when he turned away, he said: And order your wife to wear a garment below it and not show her figure.
Al-Tirmidhi HadithHadith 3109 Narrated byAbdullah ibn Mas’ud
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, “A woman should be concealed, for when she goes out the devil looks at her.”
Tirmidhi transmitted it.*[note:concealed with jilbab]
Sahih Bukhari Book 10 #552. Narrated Aisha: The faithful women wrapped in their sheets [murut] used to attend the fajr prayer with Allah’s Messenger, and after finishing the prayer they would return to their homes and nobody could recognize them because of the darkness.
Abu Dawood Book 32, hadith # 4100
Narrated Umm Salamah, Ummul Mu’minin (Radhiallaahu Ánha): I was with Rasulullaah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) while Maymunah was with him. Then Ibn Umm Maktum came. This happened when we were ordered to observe veil. Rasulullaah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said: Observe veil from him. We asked: oh Rasulullaah! is he not blind? He can neither see us nor recognize us. Rasulullaah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said: Are both of you blind? Do you not see him
Sahih Al-Bukhari HadithHadith 4.778 Narrated byAnas bin Malik
Abu Talha said to Um Sulaim, “I have noticed feebleness in the voice of Allah’s Apostle which I think, is caused by hunger. Have you got any food?” She said, “Yes.” She brought out some loaves of barley and took out a veil belonging to her, and wrapped the bread in part of it and put it under my arm and wrapped part of the veil round me and sent me to Allah’s Apostle. I went carrying it and found Allah’s Apostle in the Mosque sitting with some people. When I stood there, Allah’s Apostle asked, “Has Abu Talha sent you?” I said, “Yes.” He asked, “With some food? I said, “Yes.” Allah’s Apostle then said to the men around him, “Get up!” He set out (accompanied by them) and I went ahead of them till I reached Abu Talha and told him (of the Prophet’s visit). Abu Talha said, “O Um Sulaim! Allah’s Apostle is coming with the people and we have no food to feed them.” She said, “Allah and His Apostle know better.” So Abu Talha went out to receive Allah’s Apostle. Allah’s Apostle came along with Abu Talha. Allah’s Apostle said, “O Um Sulaim! Bring whatever you have.” She brought the bread which Allah’s Apostle ordered to be broken into pieces. Um Sulaim poured on them some butter from an oilskin. Then Allah’s Apostle recited what Allah wished him to recite, and then said, “Let ten persons come (to share the meal).” Ten persons were admitted, ate their fill and went out. Then he again said, “Let another ten do the same.” They were admitted, ate their fill and went out. Then he again said, ‘”‘Let another ten persons (do the same.)” They were admitted, ate their fill and went out. Then he said, “Let another ten persons come.” In short, all of them ate their fill, and they were seventy or eighty men.
Sunan of Abu-DawoodHadith 2126 Narrated byBasrah
A man from the Ansar called Basrah said: I married a virgin woman in her veil. When I entered upon her, I found her pregnant. (I mentioned this to the Prophet). The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: She will get the dower, for you made her vagina lawful for you. The child will be your slave. When she has begotten (a child), flog her (according to the version of al-Hasan). The version of Ibn AbusSari has: You people, flog her, or said: inflict hard punishment on him.
Sahih Al-Bukhari HadithHadith 7.684 Narrated byAisha
(the wife of the Prophet)
The wife of Rifa’a Al-Qurazi came to Allah’s Apostle while I was sitting, and Abu Bakr was also there. She said, “O Allah’s Apostle! I was the wife of Rifa’a and he divorced me irrevocably. Then I married Abdur-Rahman bin Az-Zubair who, by Allah, O Allah’s Apostle, has only something like a fringe of a garment,”showing the fringe of her veil. Khalid bin Sa’id, who was standing at the door, for he had not been admitted, heard her statement and said, “O Abu Bakr! Why do you not stop this lady from saying such things openly before Allah’s Apostle?” No, by Allah, Allah’s Apostle did nothing but smiled. Then he said to the lady, “Perhaps you want to return to Rifa’a? That is impossible unless Abdur-Rahman consummates his marriage with you.” That became the tradition after him.
*The veil is murut[Jilbab]
Al-Muwatta Hadith
Hadith 20.16
Veiling the Face while in Ihram
Yahya related to me from Malik from Hisham ibn Urwa that Fatima bint al-Mundhir said, “We used to veil our faces when we were in ihram in the company of Asma bint Abi Bakr as-Siddiq.”
*Note:Its recommended when men passby.
Sunan of Abu-DawoodHadith 4095 Narrated byAisha, Ummul Mu’minin
A mukhannath (eunuch) used to enter upon the wives of Prophet (peace be upon him). They (the people) counted him among those who were free of physical needs. One day the Prophet (peace be upon him) entered upon us when he was with one of his wives, and was describing the qualities of a woman, saying: When she comes forward, she comes forward with four (folds in her stomach), and when she goes backward, she goes backward with eight (folds in her stomach). The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: Do I not see that this (man) knows what here lies. Then they (the wives) observed veil[Jilbab] from him.
Sahih Al-Bukhari Volume 9, Book 89, Hadith # 293
Narrated ‘Aa’ishah (Radhiallaahu Ánha) Utba bin Abi Waqqas said to his brother Sa’d bin Abi Waqqas, “The son of the slave girl of Zam’a is from me, so take him into your custody.” So in the year of Conquest of Mecca, Sa’d took him and said. (This is) my brother’s son whom my brother has asked me to take into my custody.” ‘Abd bin Zam’a got up before him and said, (He is) my brother and the son of the slave girl of my father, and was born on my father’s bed.” So they both submitted their case before Rasulullaah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam). Sa’d said, “O Allaah’s Apostle! This boy is the son of my brother and he entrusted him to me.” ‘Abd bin Zam’a said, “This boy is my brother and the son of the slave girl of my father, and was born on the bed of my father.” Rasulullaah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said, “The boy is for you, O ‘Abd bin Zam’a!” Then Rasulullaah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) further said, “The child is for the owner of the bed, and the stone is for the adulterer,” Rasulullaah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) then said to Sauda bint Zam’a, “Veil (screen) yourself before him,” when he saw the child’s resemblance to ‘Utba. The boy did not see her again till he met Allaah. *Utba was non-mahram to Sauda bint Zam’a so also was his son.
Al-Muwatta Hadith
Hadith 29.67
Maintenance of Divorced Woman
Yahya related to me from Malik from Abdullah ibn Yazid, the mawla of al-Aswad ibn Sufyan from Abu Salama ibn Abd ar-Rahman ibn Awf from Fatima bint Qays that Abu Amr ibn Hafs divorced her absolutely while he was away in Syria. His agent sent her some barley and she was displeased with it, saying, “By Allah, I don’t expect anything from you.” She went to the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, and mentioned it to him. He said, “You have no maintenance.” He then ordered her to spend her idda in the house of Umm Sharik. Then he said, “This is a woman whom my companions visit. Spend the idda in the house of Ibn Umm Maktum. He is a blind man and you can undress at his home. When you are free to remarry, tell me.”
She continued, “When I was free to remarry, I mentioned to him that Muawiya ibn Abi Sufyan and Abu Jahm ibn Hisham had asked for me in marriage. The Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, ‘As for Abu Jahm, he never puts down his stick from his shoulder (i.e. he is always travelling), and as for Muawiya he is a poor man with no property. Marry Usama ibn Zayd.’ I objected to him and he said, ‘Marry Usama ibn Zayd,’ so I married him, and Allah put good in it and I was content with him.”
*Note:Prophet said,Spend the idda in the house of Ibn Umm Maktum. He is a blind man and you can undress at his home. That is, she can live freely without fear as he is a blind man though she too was not supposed to see him.
Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said that someone should lend her a veil[jilbab]
Sahih Al-Bukhari Volume 1, Book 8, Hadith # 347
Narrated Um ‘Atiya (Radhiallaahu Ánha) We were ordered (by Rasulullah ‘(Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) to bring out our menstruating women and veiled women in the religious gatherings and invocation of Muslims on the two ‘Eid festivals. These menstruating women were to keep away from their Musalla. A woman asked, “O Allah’s Apostle ‘ What about one who does not have a veil (the veil is the complete cover with only one eye or two eyes showing)?” He said, “Let her share the veil[jilbab] of her companion.”
Woman was behind the curtain :
Abu Dawood Book 33, Hadith # 4154, Agreed upon by Nasai
Aisha(Radhiallaahu Ánha) narrates that on one occasion a female Muslim wanted to give a letter to the Holy Prophet (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam), the letter was delivered to the Holy Prophet (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) from behind a curtain.
Allah knows best.
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