Women should “not reveal their adornment… except such as is outward.” What does this refer to? Is it beauty which is most often hidden under clothes that must not be revealed? Then what is that which “is outward?” There are great many traditions in relation to this. It was asked from Imam Al-Sadiq (A) what…
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It is possible that a woman wears clothes…
It is possible that a woman wears clothes in such a manner that a human being, a respected human being, would associate among people and it is possible that she wears clothes and walks in a way which stimulates; “Come and follow me.” Does the dignity of a woman, the dignity of a man, or…
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If a woman leaves her house covered within…
If a woman leaves her house covered within the limits, it causes greater respect for her. Take a woman who leaves her home with only her face and two hands showing and from her behavior and the clothes she wears, there is nothing which would cause others to be stimulated or attracted towards her. That…
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In addition to the cleanliness and taharah…
In addition to the cleanliness and taharah of garments and body, a Muslim must also be well-dressed and must meet the people with the best possible appearance and looks. Imam ‘Ali (A) states: “Put on beautiful clothes and dress yourself up, for Allah is good and likes the good things, but these should be religiously…
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The Neatness of Clothes…
The Neatness of Clothes: The Surat al-Muddaththir is one of the suwar which was revealed to the Holy Prophet (S) in the early stages of his prophetic mission. In the fourth verse of this surah, Allah orders the people for taharah of their clothes: ‘And do taharah of your garments (74:4).’ SOURCE: ISLAMIC TEACHINGS IN…
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