The fact is that the covering or its new expression, hijab, is not concerned with whether or not it is good for a woman to appear in society covered or uncovered. The point is whether or not a woman and a man’s need of her should be a limitless, free association or not. Should a…
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The duty for covering, which has been…
The duty for covering, which has been established for women in Islam, does not necessarily mean that they should not leave their homes. It is not the intention of Islam to imprison women. We may find such ideas in the ancient, pre-Islamic past of some countries like Iran or India but no such thing exists…
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The use of the word Satr, in the sense…
The use of the word Satr, in the sense of ‘covering’ was used instead of Hijab, especially by the religious jurisprudents. The religious jurisprudents, whether in the section on the ritual prayers or in the section on marriage, refer to this issue and use the word Satr and not Hijab. It would have been best…
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The Prophet (S) of Islam believes that…
The Prophet (S) of Islam believes that the status of personality of a man is determined by his knowledge. The Holy Prophet (S) states: ‘The most learned man is one who adds to his own knowledge by deriving benefit from the knowledge of others. The value of man is determined by his knowledge. Thus, the…
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The philosophy behind the hijab for woman…
The philosophy behind the hijab for woman in Islam is that she should cover her body in her associations with men ‘whom she is not related to according to the Divine Law’ (na-mahram) and that she does not flaunt and display herself. SOURCE: ISLAMIC MODEST DRESS | AYATOLLAH MURTADA MUTAHHARI (R)
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