Muslims: I was told that as a muslim girl, my prayers will not be accepted if I don't wear Hijab.?

Question

Is this true? What sources say that, whether in the Qur'an or Sunna?

I know Hijab is compulsory for all muslimahs, but is my prayer really not accepted by Allah?

I'm a young adult, as they say.

I don't mean during prayer. I mean in my life, always.

Answer 1

no it's not true!!!

a few weeks ago, a FATWA has been Issued that Muslim women in the west can take off the Hijab to avoid abuse by non muslims.


but you MUST cover your hair when you are praying other wise the paryer would be wrong.
when i say prayer i mean the 5 daily prayers and not a do'aa!!

Answer 2

Okay, before answering your question, I need to tell you a couple of things: Nobody thinks its automatically a girl's fault if a guy likes her. Wearing a scarf isnt about whether or not a guy look at you. Its a symbol of modesty, and if a guy truly likes you, at least you'll know that its not because of a made up face or luscious hair. And its not about the hair anyway, its about the whole effect. Think about it this way: Dating isnt allowed in islam. A guy is standing there, looking for someone to go out with. He sees a girl who is covered, and another one who's wearing one of those low-cut, tight dresses you see around nowadays. Its obvious who he'll choose. Its a just way of protecting you, not oppressing you. I wear a hijab and it actually makes me feel FREE. Nobody can judge me for not having a good hairstyle, and it doesnt matter if I'm not horribly pretty. And its entirely upon the Muslim about the prayers. Its compulsory bcz God knows how stressful sometimes life is, but there is always a medium you have to just tune out of the world for a while, and be peaceful. Im not even going to bring up the gay thing because that just has too many opinions for me to argue on. But im not gay, so i have no idea how it feels like. And i've never heard of the "devils will jump in uncovered food". Sure my mom hates it when i do that, because then she has to pick it all up, but its not because devils will jump into it. And neither have i heard of the drum-music thingy. I know some instruments aren't allowed but I also know some that are. In fact I'm getting my first guitar later this month, and i come from a very orthodox muslim family. And its your choice for the prayer thingy. Its just so you can remember God at all times, but its only for very pious Muslims who WANT to say all of them. And oh yeah you CAN sing, only you cant sing for money. And its not even bcz of the guys. Singing in general is not allowed, unless the lyrics are good, and there isnt a bad intention behind it. And there ARE a few occasions in which a girl is allowed to sing. You CAN spend the night at a friend's house, by the way. And now im kinda wondering where you learnt all this because as far as i know, you are allowed to go a non-muslim's funeral, provided you know them and they were good people. And you can wear makeup. Its just that the intention behind it shudnt be to attract guys. Okay and now that im done defending my religion, i can finally answer your question. I think your dad is telling you what he feels is right, but he's not doing it in the right way. He's supposed to give you a choice. Tell him that as a Muslim, he believes that there is no compulsion in religion (it's a verse from the Quran), and that he can't force you to be a Muslim, nor can he try to impose his own religion on you. Tell him you know he'll feel bad about all this, but you'll look into it, and if someday you change your mind, you'll talk to him about it. BTW, I know he loves you. No dad can stop loving their own child for a religion, can they? And I'm sure once he aborbs all this, the hair extensions will be in the bag... You're lucky because I've always wanted hair extensions but I'm afraid I wont be able to maintain them, since Im always dying my hair some other colour like every month lol Anyway, good luck and I hope you manage to convince your dad :))

Answer 3

Allah is most merciful and forgiving sister, and knows your true intentions. You should wear hijab at least when you pray, and really should at all times.

The requirement of hijab comes from hadith: someone asked the prophet (pbuh) what parts a woman must cover, and he said "except that which must necessarily show" and pointed at his own hands and face.

Answer 4

Were you born with a hijab? If Allah blessed you with life and intelligence, a mind to decide for yourself thank him for those things every day....He will let you know how important your clothes are....I believe you want to do the right thing...and I guarantee he knows this too....Choose love not garments!

Answer 5

i assume you are talking about wearing Hijab during prayer. as from what i know, that a woman should cover all her body except her face and her hand when standing infront of God during prayers. and a man has to cover what's betwen his belly button to his knees when standing infront of God.

Answer 6

if you pray is better than not to,gradually you will do all things that you have to like fasting ,zakat(giving poor people money)including hijab by yourself you will be convinced to wear it maybe next month maybe next year maybe after ten years and god will accept all good things you did in your whole life ,islam is very easy to you if you believe in it from all your heart try to wear hijab one month a year in ramadhan and you will like it good luck my sister in islam.

Answer 7

hijab is a thing to help you keep your heart and soul pure. so if you already have that your prayers will be accepted. personaly i don't wear hijan either but my prayers are answered and i know they are accepted by god.

just keep yourself away from sins. thats the key to every thing.

Answer 8

Yes sister they will not be accepted but speak to an imam or someone with knowledge and learn more insha'allah

Answer 9

i dont know but i think techinically yes because hijab is most important thing..i dont cover yet cuz im converting but i cant wait to do it..... just pray anyways! and dont try to telling her about finding jesus she has a religion cant u see that!

Answer 10

That is not true. My sister doesn't wear one, and she's very religiously devout, and as far as I can tell, her prayers more than accepted.

How old are you? If you are young enough, then it shouldn't really matter.