Why is hijaab so important when it is not one of the pillars of Islam?
Question is it right for someone to say that since wearing hijab is not one of the five pillars of islam therefore it is really not that important? Praise be to Allah. This is a mistake, because hijaab is obligatory for women. Allaah is the One Who has commanded women to cover their adornments, including…
Question
Praise be to Allah.
This is a mistake, because hijaab is obligatory for
women. Allaah is the One Who has commanded women to cover their adornments,
including the face, bosom and all their adornments. This has been enjoined
upon women as a protection against abuse and temptation. That is because
women are the focus of desire, and the focus of what those who are tempted
look at. So if a woman uncovers her beauty she will provoke desire,
and people will become attracted to her and will follow her. This is
the cause of many immoral actions such as adultery and the things that
lead to it. So hijaab is obligatory for women and was enjoined upon
them in the aayah (interpretation of the meaning):
“…and
to draw their veils all over Juyoobihinna (i.e. their bodies, faces,
necks and bosoms)…”
[al-Noor
24:31]
The veil (khimaar) is that which comes down from
the head and covers the face, and the jilbaab is an outer garment with
which a woman covers herself, leaving no part of her body showing.
And
Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
“…And
when you ask (his [the Prophet’s] wives) for anything you want, ask
them from behind a screen…”
[al-Ahzaab
33:53]
So it is a protection for women so that there will
be no room for people to treat them as playthings.
