Author: Sabiha Saifi
“Hijaab”
being a hot topic these days, media is trying its best to malign Islam
by providing misinformation to the public regarding hijab by raising
allegations like:Islam degrades women in the name of hijab, why in Islam
only women should do Hijaab, etc.
It
is a misconception that hijab is only made for females. But hijab is
first an obligation for males and after that it is an obligation for
females. Hijab does not merely means covering body with a black cloth
(known as burqa.) It includes a complete behavior and attitude apart
from dressing modest. In short, Hijaab is Mandatory for both males and
as well as females.
Allah
says in the Quran in Surah Noor (24):30, “Tell the believing men to
lower their gaze (from looking at forbidden things), and protect their
private parts (from illegal sexual acts, etc.). That is purer for them.
Verily, Allah is All-Aware of what they do.” First Allah commands men to
observe hijab and then in the next verse it is commanded for females.
It
is also mentioned in a hadith where Jareeribn ‘Abdullaah said:"I asked
the Messenger of Allaah (pbuh) about an accidental glance at a woman. He
commanded me to turn my gaze away." (Reported by al-Tirmidhi, who said:
This is a saheehhasanhadeeth. See al-Sunan, 2700).
The
Messenger of Allaah (pbuh) also said: "O Ali, do not follow a glance
with another, for you will be forgiven for the first, but not for the
second." (Reported by al-Tirmidhi, 2701; see Saheeh al-Jaami’, 7953)
My
dear brothers, next time onwards when you see a girl (even) without
Hijaab (might be a model; or actress in TV; or in magazine, ads,
newspapers, posters etc.; or even your girlfriend without hijab before
marriage!), before giving a comment “She is hot" or "you are looking HOT
dear” Remember the commandment of Allah and punishment in the Aakhirah
for disobeying your Lord!
Brothers
also find it "cool" to shake hands with girls (including their cousin
sisters, sister-in-law, friends, etc.) They find nothing wrong in ‘just’
shaking hands, might be here it is “okay” but what about the
hereafter???
It
was narrated that Ma’qilibnYassaar said: The Messenger of Allaah (pbuh)
said: “For one of you to be stabbed in the head with an iron needle is
better for him than that he should touch a woman who is not permissible
for him.” Can you really bear this pain? Think practically… how much
painful it is even if a small needle pricks in our finger. O’ Allah!
What a torture and severe punishment it would be!!! Even my sisters
don’t care and shake hands with non-mahram and didn’t even realize the
punishment is same even for females, for Allah is just and wise.
Don’t
be a fool thinking what you follow is cool!!! Be a muslim by your deeds
by following the Quran and Authentic Hadith not just by name as it
won’t help you to earn Jannah (if you are a muslim just by name!).
Hijab
for men is obligatory (lowering gaze and guarding modesty) even if a
female is not in hijab. The harder is the test, the greater will be the
reward.And whoever disobeys Allah, will be punishable for their deeds.
Hijab
generate respect for each other and help in creating peaceful society,
which is the need of the hour. Be a Muslim by choice not by chance!
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