Importance of Hijab in Islam

Definition Of Hijab

The word Hijab is derived from an Arabic word called “HAJABA” which means to conceal or Hide. The word hijab is a veil or covering of a head by the Muslim women.

History Of The Hijab

The wearing of a veil, dupatta or scarf on the head and possibly conceal the face is a practice that precedes before the arrival of Islam. According to the historians it is said that as Islam spreads and emerged, they adopted the use of head covering as an expression of their own modesty and moral values.

TYPES OF HIJAB:

There are different kinds of covering worn by Muslim women all over the world such as

Dupatta Hijab

Dupatta is a rectangular bit of garments used by ladies in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and other Asian nations. It arrives in an extensive variety of colors and outlines.

 

Esarp Hijab

Esarp is a long square-formed scarf made of silk. It is worn usually by Muslim ladies in Turkey. It is accessible in numerous designs, prints, and fabrics.

Head scarf

Head scarf or headscarves are scarves covering most or the greater part of the highest point of a person’s, normally ladies, hair and her head, leaving the face revealed. A headscarf is shaped of a triangular or square material collapsed into a triangle bit of texture, with which the head is secured. Aside from the keffiyeh of the Middle East, headscarves worn by men are considerably less normal and for the most part for practical purposes.

 

Niqab

A veil was worn by Muslim ladies that cover most of the greater part of the face, having a thin opening covering for the eyes. The niqab is a shroud for the face that leaves the zone around the eyes clear. In any case, it might be worn with a different eye veil. It is worn with an accompanying headscarf.

Burqa

The burqa is the most obscure of every Islamic veil. It is a one-piece shroud that covers the face and body, regularly leaving only a mesh screen to see through. A burqa is a wrapping external garment of clothing worn by ladies in some Islamic conventions to cover themselves in broad daylight, which covers the body and the face.

Chador

The chador, worn by numerous Iranian ladies when outside the house, is a full-body shroud. Usually accompanied by a little headscarf underneath. The chador is an external piece of clothing or open shroud worn by Muslim ladies in broad daylight puts in a few sections of the Middle East, particularly Iran and Saudi Arabia.

Jilbab/Abaya

Abaya is a basic, free finished article of clothing, basically a robe-like dress, worn by a few ladies in parts of the Muslim world incorporating into North Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. Customary abaya is dark and might be either an expansive square of texture hung from the shoulders or head or a long caftan. The Abaya covers the entire body with the exception of the head, feet, and hands.

Shayla

Shayla is a rectangular scarf or a type of hijab that is wrapped around the head and stuck at the shoulders leaving the face and a portion of the neck uncovered. It is well known in the Gulf nations. It is generally made of a light silk material.

Al Amira

Al-Amira is commonly used veil by Muslim women Muslim ladies around the globe. It is a two-piece cover which comprises a top that fits firmly on the head and a tube-like free scarf worn over that. The top is typically made of cotton or polyester. It’s a two-piece shroud. It comprises the tight top, typically produced using cotton or polyester, and a tube-like scarf.

HIJAB IN QURAN

Almighty Allah talks about the issue of modesty and hijab as defined earlier: In chapter 24 known as a Noor the light in verse 30:

“Say to the believing man that: they should cast down their glances and guard their private parts (by being chaste). This is better for them.

Then in the next verse Allah commands the prophet to address the women ,say to the believing women that they should cast down their glances and guard their private parts (by being chaste).

Similarly in Islam the emphasis is also given to the “Hijab of Eyes”.

IMPORTANCE OF HIJAB IN ISLAM

In Islam the Hijab is very important because it keeps a women safe from an evil eye. Islam is the only religion where emphasis and importance is given to Hijab because it covers the beauty of a women and every one in society respect a women who are in veil.

HIJAB IS FOR MODEST AND RESPECTABLE WOMEN

O Prophet! Tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers to draw their veils all over their bodies.” That will be better, that they should be known so as not to be annoyed. And Allah is the most merciful. (Al Ahzab:59)

This verse clearly indicates that Allah has made Hijab for the Women as an expression of modesty.

HIJAB IS PURITY

If a women wears hijab she feel secured and become more pure and there will be prevention of evil thoughts or actions.

HIJAB IS HONORABLE

A Muslim women’s voice is also a part of hijab she should speak in an honorable manner to become an honorable women.

Hijab for a Muslim woman is also a safeguard to her body as a manifestation of the order of Allah instead off showing off her body. Hijab is an act of righteousness for a women.

BENEFITS OF HIJAB

Hijab in Islam is highly recommended. Woman looks more beautiful after they decided to veiled.

THE SOUL BECOME CALM AND PEACEFUL:

After wearing hijab woman feels calm and peaceful as compared to when they are not veiled.

MORE RESPECTED:

A veiled Muslim woman will always get the positive impact from others. If we imagine two women, one dressed in skimpy and so open while the other one is covered. So the treatment of others against both women are definitely going to be different.

PREVENT THE ACT OF SIN:

A Veiled woman will certainly think twice to commit any sin. Definitely in Hijab she will be more confident and never let herself to do something wrong.

APPEAR MORE BEAUTIFUL AND CONFIDENT:

A Woman in hijab looks more pretty, beautiful, elegant and soft. With its veiled beauty she will be more confident.

THE VEIL CAN COVER THE DISGRACE:

It is possible that there are women that her hair is considered less good. Well, with the hijab will be able to cover the shot fall. Her confidence will stay awake with the weakness of its covered.

BEING AN EXAMPLE FOR OTHER WOMEN WHO HAVE NOT VEILED:

When a woman is veiled and covered with a pure and sincere intentions, then she will be a good example for other women who are not veiled.

HIJAB INCLUDES THE WAY A PERSON WALKS, TALKS, LOOKS AND THINKS. ALL OF IT SHOULD BE DONE MODESTLY AND APPLIES TO BOTH MEN AND WOMEN.