(The narrations chain is) Bashir from Qatadah from Khalid ibn Duraik from Aishah. . The evidences are many and to Allah belongs all praise, however for the goal of this article we shall look at 4 from the Quran and some from the Sunnah, in sha Allah. 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. The difference between Hijab and Niqab is that the Hijab is that which covers all the body, whilst Niqab is that which covers a womans face only. Contents The phrase in such a way as not to show their adornment offers further proof that hijab is obligatory for young women who hope to marry, because usually when they uncover their faces the intention is to make a wanton display (tabarruj) and to show off their beauty and make men look at them and admire them etc. This hadeeth indicates that the usual practice among the women of the Sahaba was that a woman would not go out without a Jilbab, and that if she did not have a Jilbab she would not go out. It is still possible to implement this ruling in the Muslim world. The canton of Ticino, an Italian-speaking region of Switzerland, has banned the Niqab, the face veil worn by some Muslims. And when you ask (his wives) for anything you want, ask them from behind a screen. The burka is the most . So, whatever a woman wears on her face, 00:00:35--> 00:00:41. this veil with an opening for the eyes, this is called nicop. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". As any matter of Fiqh, the matter of the Niqab (Face Cover) is contested by various scholars, most of the khilaf (difference of opinion) is in the past 100 years. Shaykh Salih al-Fawzan (may Allah preserve him) said: The correct view as indicated by the evidence is that the womans face is awrah which must be covered. It is worn with an accompanying headscarf. The first part deals with some historical facts, different opinions of some of the leading contemporary Salafi scholars, and proofs for and against are given. Question: I am a teen, and I started wearing jilbab and khimar. The vast majority of jurists have ruled that a women's entire body is considered nakedness for all non-related men except the hands and the face. If it were not obligatory to observe hijab and cover the face in the presence of non-mahram men, there would be no reason not to uncover it in ihraam. Since 2011, Shaykh Faraz has been named one of the 500 most influential Muslims by the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Center. So for a woman that holds the opinion that the Niqab is wajib, she should not go out of her house with her face uncovered except in cases of necessity. However, this Hadith has been reported via other ways that strengthen it: (1.) 00:00:22--> 00:00:28. niqab is what is known as a face, veil. In fact, the niqab is obligatory from the view of some Salafi extremists and fundamentalist. Sheikh Al-Albani explains reasons behind this Hadiths authenticity in great detail: . Allah commands the believing women to guard their chastity, and the command to guard their chastity also a command to follow all the means of doing that. Masks, which were already compulsory on public transport, in enclosed public spaces, and outdoors in Paris in certain high-congestion areas around tourist sites, were made mandatory outdoors . 2, p. 774, number 3458. This is an impossible contradiction that cannot be attributed to the wisdom and laws of Allah. Therefore, Yes Hijab is mandatory upon women as it is mandatory upon men( Men just cover from Navel (above belly button to below the knees, amongst other things). What I mean, if she covers her head properly without showing any hair and draws her head cover over her bosom; covering the chest area and her cloth cover all her body loosely, showing modesty then she will surely not go astray. For a much more detailed discussion on the difference of opinions amongst the madhahib and others, read Raf al-Malaam an al-Aimmatil-Alaam by Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah, and al-Khilaaf bayna al-Ulama: Asbaabuhu wa Mawqifuna minhu by Shaykh al-Uthaymeen. The khimar referred to in the above verse is a headcover and al-jayb refers to the front opening of shirt. By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. (LogOut/ This again confirms what was said earlier. Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid. Hi great article I just watched a video about how Sheikh Albani said that the niqab isnt mandated, thank you for your great thorough answer, may Allah reward you. It is not obligatory for a Muslim woman to cover her face and hands. He is the author of: Absolute Essentials of Islam: Faith, Prayer, and the Path of Salvation According to the Hanafi School (White Thread Press, 2004.) Muslim women who wear the niqab do so in places where they may encounter non-mahram (un-related) men. Prophets of Islam. 1) The opinion of the Sahaba: Ibn Abbas (ra) is one of the most learned men of the Sahaba (Companions). In the Sunnah, there are many ahadith, such as: the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "The woman in ihram is forbidden to veil her face (wear Niqab) or to wear the burqa'.". These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. This has to be done with loose, heavy clothing that is modest, does not attract attention, and does not imitate the fashions of the unbelievers. It was narrated from Aishah that Asma bint Abi Bakr entered upon the Messenger of Allah wearing a thin garment. Niqabs have been a subject of controversy since France outlawed them in 2010. For example, the Messenger said: Khammiru aaniyatakum (cover your vessels). Everything that covers something else is called its khimar. The majority of scholars maintain that it is not obligatory for a woman to cover her face or wear gloves. On the other hand, As-Salmani, one of the successors is of the opinion that a woman should cover her face with her Jilbab by drawing it over her face leaving her left eye to see from, and according to Aishas narration, she did so when men closely passed by her; therefore not a permanent face cover or niqab. Part A is mostly aimed at those that want a quick understanding of the opinions, NIQAB SUNNAH OR FARDH MANDATORY OR PRESCRIBED This article is aimed at both the beginner and the advanced student of knowledge. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. The words (interpretation of the meaning): Hijab and covering were the practice of the women of the Sahaba who were the best of generations and the most honourable before Allah. 3- That means a Muslim woman can either wear it (and will be reward for it by Allah Almighty) or not (and will not be punished). Albani answered, she is following the customs of the people of Makkah. (An-Nur 24:31). This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. But wisdom cannot be confused with accepting wrong. The list of those in whose presence she needs not cover is clearly outlined in Surat An-Noor 24: 31. When they came near, each one of us would lower [part] of her garment from her head over her face. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". The majority of scholars from among the companions and those who came after them interpreted adornments in the above verse to mean the face and hands. "Dr Anabel Inge is the first researcher to have gained open access to women in the UK Salafi community.". 437) from Qatadah with an authentic chain that includes neither ibn Duraik nor ibn Bashir: Indeed, once a young girl reaches menses, it is not right for her to expose except her face and hands to the wrists.(2.) There are several proofs which point to this conclusion: First: The verse quoted above from the Quran seems to presume that the women it addresses are not wholly covered, i.e. For example, Allah says (interpretation of the meaning): And tell 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 (like both eyes for necessity to see the way, or outer palms of hands or one eye or dress like veil, gloves, headcover, apron), and to draw their veils all over Juyoubihinna (i.e. Everything that comes between two things is Hijab. Answer (1 of 17): In the Quran 24:31 ,Allah talked about the Hijab and some conditions to observe it- > "And tell the believing women to reduce [some] of their vision and guard their private parts and not expose their adornment except that which [necessarily] appears thereof and to wrap [a port. 2, p. 774, number 3458. There is evidence from the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of His Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) and the views of the Sahabah and the imams and scholars of Islam, which indicates that women are obliged to cover all of their bodies in front of those who are not their mahrams.(Fatawa al-Marah al-Muslimah, 1/ 391, 392). The second part of the article deals with further proofs from the Quran and Sunnah and the Speech of the Ulama, different opinions of some of the leading contemporary Salafi scholars, DO I HAVE TO WEAR A SCARF IF I ACCEPT ISLAM, DO MUSLIM MEN ORDER THEIR WIVES TO WEAR HEAD SCARFS, INCIDENT BETWEEN ALBANI UTHAYMEEN AND IBN BAZ, Niqab and Covering of the face and hands specifically. Only subreddit following the manhaj of the salaf and warning against innovators of preserved That the reason for this ruling is the fear that men may be tempted by the woman and fall in love with her. In the Sunnah, there are many ahadith, such as: the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: The woman in ihram is forbidden to veil her face (wear Niqab) or to wear the burqa. This indicates that when women were not in ihram, women used to cover their faces. The evidence here is the fact that the Messenger said there is no sin on the man who is proposing marriage, subject to the condition that his looking be for the purpose of proposing marriage. their bodies, faces, necks and bosoms) and not to reveal their adornment except to their husbands, or their fathers, or their husbands fathers, or their sons, or their husbands sons, or their brothers or their brothers sons, or their sisters sons, or their (Muslim) women (i.e. But some strict sisters told me that my hijab is incomplete because I do not cover my face. It is determined in Ilm al-Usul al-Fiqh (Principles of Jurisprudence) that anything that has multiple interpretations cannot be used as evidence. The evidence from this hadeeth covers two issues: It was narrated that Ibn Umar said: The Messenger of Allah said: Whoever lets his garment drag out of pride, Allah will not look at him on the Day of Resurrection. Umm Salamah said, What should women do with their hems? He said, Let it hang down a handspan. She said, What if that shows her feet? He said, Let it hang down a cubit, but no more than that. Narrated by al-Tirmidhi; classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Tirmidhi. As long as your intentions are good and you are dressed modestly for the sake of Allah. So the early generation of Muslim women covered their faces when strange men passed by them and uncovered it otherwise. Tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers to draw their cloaks (veils) all over their bodies. [al-Ahzab 33:59], he covered his face, leaving only one eye showing. Khimar comes from the word khamr, the root meaning of which is to cover. All have since returned to their Lord, may Allah have mercy on the Scholars of Ahl Al-Sunnah. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Nasseruddin Al-Albani was asked, shaikh you say the face veil is not compulsory in your speeches and your writings, yet umm al-moumineen (The Wife of Albani) wears a veil here. My personal view after assessing all evidences is that it is preferred to cover the face in front of non-mahram men. The wife of shaikh Al-Albani did not wear a niqab in Jordan, though the Niqab was also customary in Jordan, however it was not as prevalent as it is in Saudi Arabia. This short treatise will try and deal with most of the questions that are commonly posed, in sha Allah. I watch Mufti Menk and Bilal Philips a lot and they seem very thoughtful about the Quran and Sunnah and the Summary. However, in this article I wish to speak on the Niqab (Face Covering) particularly, and the rulings for and against it, in sha Allah. There is no harm in wearing colored clothes provided they are not vibrant, eye catching, or incite desires. The evidence from this verse is that Allah states that there is no sin on old women who have no hope of marriage because men have no desire for them, due to their old age (if they discard their outer clothing), subject to the condition that their intention in doing so is not to make a wanton display of themselves. Beyond this, we know that the niqab was the way of the wives of our Beloved Prophet (Allah bless him, his family, companions and those who love them, and give them peace), and the female companions too. While hijab, the legal attire required of a Muslim woman, is what meets the following conditions: 3- It must conceal the entire body except the face and hands. The Hadith is weak by itself but authentic due to supporting narrations and is used as evidence for this matter . And (O ladies), fear (keep your duty to) Allah. This article is aimed at both the beginner and the advanced student of knowledge. If nothing but the eyes show, this is fine, especially if this is customarily worn by women in her society. (Fatawa al-Marah al-Muslimah, 1/399), Source: Shaykh Faraz Rabbani spent ten years studying with some of the leading scholars of recent times, first in Damascus, and then in Amman, Jordan. The niqab is a veil for the face that leaves the area around the eyes clear. And tell 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 (like both eyes for necessity to see the way, or outer palms of hands or one eye or dress like veil, gloves, headcover, apron), and to draw their veils all over Juyoobihinna (i.e. Introduction. We should still hate this disobedience of the command of Allah in our hearts, but figure out the best, most effective way to change things. Last month I participated in a Channel 4 News debate on the niqab. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Rather she is obliged to cover it with something other than the Niqab or burqa, on the evidence of the hadith of Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her) who said: We were with the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) in ihram, and when men passed by us, we would lower the Khimar on our heads over our faces, and when they moved on we would lift it again., Women in ihram and otherwise are obliged to cover their faces in front of non-mahram men, because the face is the center of beauty and it is the place that men look at and Allah knows best. 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