This question is from ex-Missionary who reverted to Islam.
And if we want to use it only during prayers, and reading of the Holy Qur'an, does it make us sinners if we choose not to use a hijab at other times? Cause I use the scarf to honour God and humble myself when I come in prayer. I am not at ease using the Hijab at normal times. I want to know what the Qur'an says about the hijab. Please advise me. I don't quite relate to hadiths cause I prefer to use the main scripture - The Holy Qur'an to confirm God's words on it.
Answer:
First of all, I congratulate you for being able to cover the aurat during prayer and reading Holy Quran. Your condition is quite different since you newly reverted to Islam. It means that you have to wear the hijab slowly. Do not force yourself too much and stress yourself to wear the Hijab. Do the best as you can. In this condition, you are giving Rukhsah (to make thing easy) but when you have strong faith then it’s compulsary to wear Hijab.
Okay, let us see what the definition of the Aurat is first before we go to the scope whether we need to cover it with Hijaab or not. Aurat can be define as
1) Something causing shame when exposed
2) Something that is not worth to be exposed
3) Parts of body which is compulsary to be covered.
Aurat is further divided into three which is the body which need to be covered, voice and time where children should ask permission before entering their parent’s room. But, by regards of your question, I only answer the aurat of body that should be covered. And the question whether there is a specific verse regarding it then the answer is yes. The first one is based on Q24:31
And tell the believing women to lower their gaze and protect their private parts and not to show off their adornment except only that which is apparent and to draw their veils all over Juyubihinna….[ Q24:31]
During that time, women already wearing scarf because of continuation from the religion of Hanif, Judaism and Christianity. However, this verse is to correct the way of covering the Hijab because in Judaism, they just put the scarf over their head to cover the hair but not the other part. So Allah commands the women to draw their veils over the Juyubihinna.The interpretetion of Juyubihinna is different among the scholar base on the level of their faith. However, all of them agree that Juyubihinna is every part of women body except Palm of hand and face. But the wife of prophet, Ayesha considers the face as Juyubihinna as well. That’s why she tears a piece of cloth and covers her face except the eyes when hear prophet recite this verse.
The second verse is based on Q33:59
O prophet! Tell your wives and your daughter and the women of the believers to draw their cloack all over their bodies. That will be better, that they should be known so as not to be annoyed.
There is exception for a women to not to cover their aurat.
And as for women past child-bearing who do not expect wed-lock, it is no sin on them if they discard their outer clothing in such a way as not to show their adornment. But to refrain is better for them (Q24:60)
But, nowadays, even an old lady can get raped. So, this condition has enforced the women even in their menapousal age to cover their body in order to protect them.
So the purpose of wearing Hijab is to protect dignity of the women. The sense of covering the aurat is something naturally occurs in Human. The best example is when Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit, thei clothes was taken off. So they straightly cover their body with the leaves from Heaven.
So, the conclusion is that it is compulsary to wear Hijab and sinful for not to wear it. But remember, there is no sin that Allah can not forgive except the sins of associating him with his creatures. But, even though God will forgive your sins, it doest mean that this is a license for you not to cover the aurat. Following God commands will determine how faithful you are. And, lastly. Just give your best shot okay. The most important for you now is to strenghten your faith. I’m sure that once you truly believe in Islam than you will automatically cover yourself with Hijab. InshaALLAH.
And if we want to use it only during prayers, and reading of the Holy Qur'an, does it make us sinners if we choose not to use a hijab at other times? Cause I use the scarf to honour God and humble myself when I come in prayer. I am not at ease using the Hijab at normal times. I want to know what the Qur'an says about the hijab. Please advise me. I don't quite relate to hadiths cause I prefer to use the main scripture - The Holy Qur'an to confirm God's words on it.
Answer:
First of all, I congratulate you for being able to cover the aurat during prayer and reading Holy Quran. Your condition is quite different since you newly reverted to Islam. It means that you have to wear the hijab slowly. Do not force yourself too much and stress yourself to wear the Hijab. Do the best as you can. In this condition, you are giving Rukhsah (to make thing easy) but when you have strong faith then it’s compulsary to wear Hijab.
Okay, let us see what the definition of the Aurat is first before we go to the scope whether we need to cover it with Hijaab or not. Aurat can be define as
1) Something causing shame when exposed
2) Something that is not worth to be exposed
3) Parts of body which is compulsary to be covered.
Aurat is further divided into three which is the body which need to be covered, voice and time where children should ask permission before entering their parent’s room. But, by regards of your question, I only answer the aurat of body that should be covered. And the question whether there is a specific verse regarding it then the answer is yes. The first one is based on Q24:31
And tell the believing women to lower their gaze and protect their private parts and not to show off their adornment except only that which is apparent and to draw their veils all over Juyubihinna….[ Q24:31]
During that time, women already wearing scarf because of continuation from the religion of Hanif, Judaism and Christianity. However, this verse is to correct the way of covering the Hijab because in Judaism, they just put the scarf over their head to cover the hair but not the other part. So Allah commands the women to draw their veils over the Juyubihinna.The interpretetion of Juyubihinna is different among the scholar base on the level of their faith. However, all of them agree that Juyubihinna is every part of women body except Palm of hand and face. But the wife of prophet, Ayesha considers the face as Juyubihinna as well. That’s why she tears a piece of cloth and covers her face except the eyes when hear prophet recite this verse.
The second verse is based on Q33:59
O prophet! Tell your wives and your daughter and the women of the believers to draw their cloack all over their bodies. That will be better, that they should be known so as not to be annoyed.
There is exception for a women to not to cover their aurat.
And as for women past child-bearing who do not expect wed-lock, it is no sin on them if they discard their outer clothing in such a way as not to show their adornment. But to refrain is better for them (Q24:60)
But, nowadays, even an old lady can get raped. So, this condition has enforced the women even in their menapousal age to cover their body in order to protect them.
So the purpose of wearing Hijab is to protect dignity of the women. The sense of covering the aurat is something naturally occurs in Human. The best example is when Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit, thei clothes was taken off. So they straightly cover their body with the leaves from Heaven.
So, the conclusion is that it is compulsary to wear Hijab and sinful for not to wear it. But remember, there is no sin that Allah can not forgive except the sins of associating him with his creatures. But, even though God will forgive your sins, it doest mean that this is a license for you not to cover the aurat. Following God commands will determine how faithful you are. And, lastly. Just give your best shot okay. The most important for you now is to strenghten your faith. I’m sure that once you truly believe in Islam than you will automatically cover yourself with Hijab. InshaALLAH.
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