The importance of Hijab in light of Quranic verses:
The word Hijab is taken from the Arabic word “Hajaba” which means to hide or to conceal. In the present society, wearing Hijab refers to the covering of Muslim women or the Muslim women dress. Today we see many non-Muslim and Muslim women asking about “Why do Muslim Women wear Hijab?” the answer to this is that Muslim women are ordered by Allah to cover their head and wear Hijab. Covering the beauty for a woman is for her honor and protection rather than suppression. Importance of Hijab and virtues of Hijab can be judged by Quranic verses. Hijab or the covering of Muslim Women is mentioned in Quran clearly.
Verses of Holy Quran on Hijab:
Here are a few verses on what Allah says in the Quran about Hijab
1. Hijab is for Modest and respectable women:
“O Prophet! Tell your wives and your
daughters and the women of the believers to draw their cloaks (veils) all over
their bodies (i.e. screen themselves completely). That will be better, that
they should be known (as free respectable women) so as not to be annoyed. And
Allah is Ever Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.” [al-Ahzab: 59]
This verse clearly indicates that Allah has made Hijab an expression of
chastity and modesty. The virtue of wearing Hijab explained in this verse is
that Muslim woman will be identified as respectable woman when she wears
Hijab.2. Hijab is purity:
“And when you ask (the Prophet’s
wives) for anything you want, ask them from behind a screen: that is purer for
your hearts and for their hearts.” [al-Ahzab: 53]
The heart may become more pure with the Hijab as the
sight is blocked and there will be prevention of evil actions. Another verse
from the Quran sheds light on the importance of Hijab:
“And stay in your houses, and do not
display yourselves like that of the times of ignorance, and perform As-Salat
(Prayers), and give Zakat and obey Allah and His Messenger. Allah wishes only
to remove Ar-Rijs (evil deeds and sins) from you, O members of the
family (of the Prophet P.B.U.H), and to purify you with a thorough
purification” [al-Ahzab: 33]
3. Hijab is honorable:A Muslim women’s voice is also a part of her Hijab. She should speak in a honorable manner to become an honorable woman as indicated by this verse:
“Be not soft in speech, lest he in
whose heart is a disease (of hypocrisy, or evil desire) should be moved with
desire, but speak in an honorable manner” [al-Ahzab: 32]
4. Hijab is righteousness:
“O Children of Adam! We have bestowed
raiment upon you to cover yourselves (screen your private parts) and as an
adornment; and the raiment of righteousness, that is better” [Al-Araf: 26]
This verse of the Quran indicates that Hijab for a Muslim woman is to
safeguard her body as a manifestation of the order of Allah; rather than
showing off her body. It is an act of righteousness (Taqwah) for her.5. Hijab is for successful women and believing women:
“And tell the believing women to
lower their gaze and protect their private parts and not to show off their
adornment except only that which is apparent and to draw their veils all over
(i.e. their bodies) and not to reveal their adornment except to their husbands,
or their fathers, or their husband’s fathers, or their sons, or their husband’s
sons, or their brothers or their brother’s sons, or their sister’s sons, or
their (Muslim) women (i.e. their sisters in Islam), or the (female) slaves whom
their right hands possess, or old male servants who lack vigor, or small
children who have no sense of feminine sex. And let them not stamp their feet
so as to reveal what they hide of their adornment. And all of you beg Allah to
forgive you all, O believers, that you may be successful” [An-Nur: 31]
Hijab is not meant for restriction rather it is a means in which Muslim society may function in an appropriate manner. Islamic regulations are unique to the highest standards of the Muslim identity of chastity, righteousness, and moral uprightness. Islam protects and safeguards the individuals and the society from awkward situations. The Messenger of Allah (P.B.U.H) said:
“Verily for every religion
there is a characteristic, and the characteristic of Islam is Haya`a
(modesty, shyness, bashfulness)” [Ibn Majah]Read more Post here----->