The philosophy of the Islamic ‘covering’ depends on several things. Some of them are psychological and some relate to the home and the family. Others have sociological roots and some of them relate to raising the dignity of a woman and preventing her debasement. SOURCE: ISLAMIC MODEST DRESS | AYATOLLAH MURTADA MUTAHHARI (R)
The fact is that the covering or its new expression…
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 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 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)
More than all the new and old social systems…
More than all the new and old social systems of all religions and faiths, Islam encourages the people to acquire knowledge and learning. In order to establish a fundamental culture and civilization, Islam has made receiving the education as Wajib upon every Muslim man and woman. SOURCE: ISLAMIC TEACHINGS IN BRIEF | ALLAMA TABATABAI (R)