7 Conditions to a proper Hijab

Talking to other sisters about why they don't wear the hijab can be a very very touch subject. Most of us just do not know how to approach this issue and advise our sisters to please dress more islamically as hijab isn't just the peice of cloth on the head. it is covering the entire body in a modest fashion.

For those who do not know the proper way of wearing Hijab should learn from the 7 Conditions to a proper Hijab below :

1. Clothing must cover the entire body, only the hands and face may remain visible (According to some Fiqh Schools, this is the lowest form of Hijab).

2. The material must not be so thin that one can see through it.

3. The clothing must hang loose so that the shape / form of the body is not apparent.

4. The female clothing must not resemble the man's clothing.

5. The design of the clothing must not resemble the clothing of the non believing women.

6. The design must not consist of bold designs which attract attention.

7. Clothing should not be worn for the sole purpose of gaining reputation or increasing one's status in society.

The reason for this strictness is so that the woman is protected from the lustful gaze of men. She should not attract attention to herself in any way. It is permissible for a man to catch the eye of a woman , however it is haram (unlawful) for a man to look twice as this encourages lustful thoughts. Islam protects the woman, it is for this reason that Allah gave these laws. In today's society womankind is being exploited, female sexuality is being openly used in advertising, mainly to attract the desires of men and therefore sell the product. Is the woman really free in today's society ? The answer is obviously no, the constant bombardment by the media as to how the ideal woman should look and dress testifies to this.

Islam liberated woman over 1400 years ago. Is it better to dress according to man or God? Allah has stated in the Quran that women must guard their modesty……….

"And say to the believing women that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty; that they should not display their beauty and ornaments except what (ordinarily) appear thereof; that they should draw their veils over their bosoms and not display their beauty"
[Quran 24:31]
Reward for your Hijab :

A veiled woman will be rewarded continuously for wearing the veil (head cover as well as modest clothing)…as her veil invites those who see her to obey Allah, since they see her obeying Him.

On the Day of Judgement, veiled women may find their rewards as huge as mountains (Insha- Allah). They will be so surprised and shocked thinking they did nothing in their lives worth all of these rewards!

THAT IS BECAUSE THEY WILL GET REWARDS WHENEVER ANYONE SEES THEM WEARING THE VEIL!

Some women give up wearing the veil and some cannot stand to adopt it; those must be unaware of the rewards of wearing the veil, and how Allah; the REWARDER will reward them immensely for adopting it and adhering to His command.

So patiently persevere: For verily the promise of Allah is true.
(Surat Ar-Room:60)