Comments on: Un-Hijab – Hiding Identity or Adapting Change? http://www.iqrasense.com/islamic-clothing/hijab-matters/un-hijab-hiding-identity-or-adapting-change.html Islamic Blog - Muslim Blog to discuss Islamic and Arab and Middle Eastern topics and articles Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:39:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Aisha http://www.iqrasense.com/islamic-clothing/hijab-matters/un-hijab-hiding-identity-or-adapting-change.html#comment-24668 Aisha Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:34:37 +0000 http://www.iqrasense.com/?p=6#comment-24668 What is in the heart and being a sincere worshipper of Allah, and praying sincerely is more important then wearing eye-shadow or not. This is a matter of personal taste, and has nothing to do with Islam and the Koran. I pray five times a day, read the Koran, and love Allah with all my heart. I wear eye-shadow, and Allah is not condemning me for it, since Allah accepts me for who I am. In Iran they destroy womens' faces for wearing make-up. How far should this go. I think it is disgusting and totally but totally opposing the Koran. If one does not want to wear eye-shadow, that is ok, it is ok to look natural, but it is not a Koranic rule. People should not abuse the Koran to be against make-up. It is better to say then, that one does not like make-up because of personal taste. The Koran should not be misused. It is a book that I estimate highly, and find comfort, consolation and peace of mind from. I hope that sisters in the Islam won't judge eachother. It is Allah who judges, not us.If you don't want to use eyeshadow, it is totally ok with me, no problem, but it is not a rule. Men don't approach me at all, because I don't let them, without wearing hijab, and wearing eye-shadow. I pray to Allah on my way outside, and it is time that women stand up for themselves and not allow men to flirt with them, that comes from inner attitude and strength and imran. Don't get me wrong, I am not against hijab, but sometimes women should be stronger and not allow men to treat them badly and not allow them to flirt around with them when they want to. Women with faith in Allah should focus on other things, and praying can help. I pray Allah will bless each one on this forum, because i am sure that all of us write things with the best intentions, but we see that everyone is different, and so do our opinions differ maybe depending on the culture where we are raised in. What is most important is to bless eachother and accept eachother and share Allah's mercy. Atthe same time, now that burka's are forbidden, the women that do cover themselves should have a right to do that I think. but maybe you can cover up without covering the face. I am sure Allah is not going to look bad on that. People should not be made scared for Allah's wrath about these kind of things. Allah is much wiser then that. So many women are made afraid. That is not necessary I think. Allah is full of compassion and mercy, there are many scriptures in the Koran about that. What is in the heart and being a sincere worshipper of Allah, and praying sincerely is more important then wearing eye-shadow or not. This is a matter of personal taste, and has nothing to do with Islam and the Koran. I pray five times a day, read the Koran, and love Allah with all my heart. I wear eye-shadow, and Allah is not condemning me for it, since Allah accepts me for who I am. In Iran they destroy womens’ faces for wearing make-up. How far should this go. I think it is disgusting and totally but totally opposing the Koran. If one does not want to wear eye-shadow, that is ok, it is ok to look natural, but it is not a Koranic rule. People should not abuse the Koran to be against make-up. It is better to say then, that one does not like make-up because of personal taste. The Koran should not be misused. It is a book that I estimate highly, and find comfort, consolation and peace of mind from.
I hope that sisters in the Islam won’t judge eachother. It is Allah who judges, not us.If you don’t want to use eyeshadow, it is totally ok with me, no problem, but it is not a rule. Men don’t approach me at all, because I don’t let them, without wearing hijab, and wearing eye-shadow. I pray to Allah on my way outside, and it is time that women stand up for themselves and not allow men to flirt with them, that comes from inner attitude and strength and imran. Don’t get me wrong, I am not against hijab, but sometimes women should be stronger and not allow men to treat them badly and not allow them to flirt around with them when they want to. Women with faith in Allah should focus on other things, and praying can help. I pray Allah will bless each one on this forum, because i am sure that all of us write things with the best intentions, but we see that everyone is different, and so do our opinions differ maybe depending on the culture where we are raised in. What is most important is to bless eachother and accept eachother and share Allah’s mercy. Atthe same time, now that burka’s are forbidden, the women that do cover themselves should have a right to do that I think. but maybe you can cover up without covering the face. I am sure Allah is not going to look bad on that. People should not be made scared for Allah’s wrath about these kind of things. Allah is much wiser then that. So many women are made afraid. That is not necessary I think. Allah is full of compassion and mercy, there are many scriptures in the Koran about that.

]]> By: Khadijah http://www.iqrasense.com/islamic-clothing/hijab-matters/un-hijab-hiding-identity-or-adapting-change.html#comment-19790 Khadijah Sat, 09 Jul 2011 16:44:56 +0000 http://www.iqrasense.com/?p=6#comment-19790 Like you, I have had a few opportunities for developing stronger communication with my daughter. I started covering my hair when I discovered that I had breast cancer and then started to learn about Islam after I read in the Torah that the Prophet Muhammed (saw) was mentioned in it as well as the prohibition of usury. I would see a mescen (spelling?) and ask my daughter on whether she should would want a man to know her for her inner beauty or for the amount of skin showing,...and explain why modest dress is the basis of a sound society. Then, when we would hear coarse language, I would ask her if that person would ever be considered an intellect,...and the importance of proper manners. Upon seeing tattoos,....same thing. On seeing genders mixing we would discuss the explosion of single parents and destitution,...the importance of personal safety and STDs.... For a while when I picked her up from grade school, I tied the hijab to the back of my head and let the ends flow over my chest so she wouldn't feel embarassed. (I sensed that looking like I have a fatal attack of breast cancer leading to baldness was less embarassing to her young mind than a Faith in Allah.) Eventually, with the blessing of my husband, I wore the full hijab on her final day of school and sat in the car while he retrieved her in person so that important imcremental steps could be taken. My methodology is not an instant success story but one of many increments. As we witnessed things, I would ask her for her opinion and how the little things impacted the greater society. I learned quite a lot by listening carefully and that, in itself, deepened our bond. While she intends to be a movie star, I know in my heart that I am teaching her fundamentally how to live so that she will know how to develop her own proper life. (Proverbs 22:6 Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.) Your daughters are listening to you even when you do not speak and I hope that you find comfort in knowing that they are looking to you for guidance---even when they seem to push you away. I understand your situation and I hope that this note can help you just a little. I only said shahada and married last month but so far, insh'Allah things will continue to go well for all of us. Be well, Khadijah Like you, I have had a few opportunities for developing stronger communication with my daughter. I started covering my hair when I discovered that I had breast cancer and then started to learn about Islam after I read in the Torah that the Prophet Muhammed (saw) was mentioned in it as well as the prohibition of usury.

I would see a mescen (spelling?) and ask my daughter on whether she should would want a man to know her for her inner beauty or for the amount of skin showing,…and explain why modest dress is the basis of a sound society. Then, when we would hear coarse language, I would ask her if that person would ever be considered an intellect,…and the importance of proper manners. Upon seeing tattoos,….same thing. On seeing genders mixing we would discuss the explosion of single parents and destitution,…the importance of personal safety and STDs….

For a while when I picked her up from grade school, I tied the hijab to the back of my head and let the ends flow over my chest so she wouldn’t feel embarassed. (I sensed that looking like I have a fatal attack of breast cancer leading to baldness was less embarassing to her young mind than a Faith in Allah.) Eventually, with the blessing of my husband, I wore the full hijab on her final day of school and sat in the car while he retrieved her in person so that important imcremental steps could be taken.

My methodology is not an instant success story but one of many increments. As we witnessed things, I would ask her for her opinion and how the little things impacted the greater society. I learned quite a lot by listening carefully and that, in itself, deepened our bond. While she intends to be a movie star, I know in my heart that I am teaching her fundamentally how to live so that she will know how to develop her own proper life. (Proverbs 22:6 Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.) Your daughters are listening to you even when you do not speak and I hope that you find comfort in knowing that they are looking to you for guidance—even when they seem to push you away.

I understand your situation and I hope that this note can help you just a little. I only said shahada and married last month but so far, insh’Allah things will continue to go well for all of us.

Be well,

Khadijah

]]> By: Lawal http://www.iqrasense.com/islamic-clothing/hijab-matters/un-hijab-hiding-identity-or-adapting-change.html#comment-17722 Lawal Mon, 16 May 2011 20:45:38 +0000 http://www.iqrasense.com/?p=6#comment-17722 YOU ARE TO PRACTICE YOUR RELIGION ACCORDING TO THE TEACHINGS OF THE QURAN AND HADITH OF THE PROPHET (PBUH). THE RELIGION WILL BE BEST UNDERSTOOD BY NON MOSLEMS THROUGH THE WAY YOU PRACTICE AND CONDUCT YOUR SELF. MAY ALLAH BE OUR GUIDE YOU ARE TO PRACTICE YOUR RELIGION ACCORDING TO THE TEACHINGS OF THE QURAN AND HADITH OF THE PROPHET (PBUH). THE RELIGION WILL BE BEST UNDERSTOOD BY NON MOSLEMS THROUGH THE WAY YOU PRACTICE AND CONDUCT YOUR SELF.
MAY ALLAH BE OUR GUIDE

]]> By: Basimah http://www.iqrasense.com/islamic-clothing/hijab-matters/un-hijab-hiding-identity-or-adapting-change.html#comment-11214 Basimah Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:44:58 +0000 http://www.iqrasense.com/?p=6#comment-11214 When the surah about covering came about the prophet(p.b.u.h) wives and the women at the time all covered themselves according to that, Aisha (ra), said before she covered people could recognize her, when she covered no one could recognize her. She covered herself entirely including her face all of the prophet wives covered themselves and there face. Your face is beautiful u bring attention to your face Allah says not to display your beauty, so your face is not included?? Men still approach muslim women who show there face and who don't cover correctly showing your shape of your body i can see the size of your behind and the shape of your breast through shirts but u just have a scarf on your head nooo!!! Hijab means full body covering only displaying what shows, your eyes for seeing and your hands and don't bring attention to it by wearing all that bright eyeshadow, khol is sufficient!! anyone that may have a problem with this read the quran and sunnah the proof is there. If the prophet(pbuh) wives could display those things they would have, but they did according to Quran and sunnah and showed only 2 things which the prophet(p.b.u.h) also said to display The eyes and Hands. Read sahih Bakahri and Sahih Muslim if you have a noble quran it is in there too!! When the surah about covering came about the prophet(p.b.u.h) wives and the women at the time all covered themselves according to that, Aisha (ra), said before she covered people could recognize her, when she covered no one could recognize her. She covered herself entirely including her face all of the prophet wives covered themselves and there face. Your face is beautiful u bring attention to your face Allah says not to display your beauty, so your face is not included?? Men still approach muslim women who show there face and who don’t cover correctly showing your shape of your body i can see the size of your behind and the shape of your breast through shirts but u just have a scarf on your head nooo!!! Hijab means full body covering only displaying what shows, your eyes for seeing and your hands and don’t bring attention to it by wearing all that bright eyeshadow, khol is sufficient!! anyone that may have a problem with this read the quran and sunnah the proof is there. If the prophet(pbuh) wives could display those things they would have, but they did according to Quran and sunnah and showed only 2 things which the prophet(p.b.u.h) also said to display The eyes and Hands. Read sahih Bakahri and Sahih Muslim if you have a noble quran it is in there too!!

]]> By: zuwaira http://www.iqrasense.com/islamic-clothing/hijab-matters/un-hijab-hiding-identity-or-adapting-change.html#comment-8819 zuwaira Thu, 16 Oct 2008 10:07:52 +0000 http://www.iqrasense.com/?p=6#comment-8819 assalamu alaikum sis ghalia;Allah has put you on the right way and only Him can make your children understand and also follow you.Mothers prayers are always the best for their children so pls keep praying for them assalamu alaikum sis ghalia;Allah has put you on the right way and only Him can make your children understand and also follow you.Mothers prayers are always the best for their children so pls keep praying for them

]]> By: Gana http://www.iqrasense.com/islamic-clothing/hijab-matters/un-hijab-hiding-identity-or-adapting-change.html#comment-1457 Gana Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:47:52 +0000 http://www.iqrasense.com/?p=6#comment-1457 This is my fisrt time of reading articles on the iqrasense web site.I enjoyed the write ups which are rich in content. iwant to use this opportunity to pray that the Allah reward iqrasense abundantly in her efforts to propagate the course of Islam the world over. This is my fisrt time of reading articles on the iqrasense web site.I enjoyed the write ups which are rich in content. iwant to use this opportunity to pray that the Allah reward iqrasense abundantly in her efforts to propagate the course of Islam the world over.

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