Muslims : Can you provide anything from Quran or authentic hadeeth that women's face should be covered ?

Question

I am Muslim and I don't think it is required. It may be an Arab custom just like Rajput hindu women who still cover their face. in the contrary, there are rules in Islam that say women should not cover their face during hajj, an event where there is large gathering of men and women. Also, face should not be covered while praying daily five times prayer. In prophet's time women used to stand behind the rows of males and this proves that muslim women did'nt cover face during that time.

Can you quote the verse which says veils is necessary ? (not hijab or head covering, I am referring to face cover)
I believe face is the identity of a person, covering it will create more problems especially for a woman working in public, it is easier to impersonate a person wearing veils.

In all the verses SFNDX has posted, faces are in bracket that means they are translators remark, not in actual verse. Juyoob does not mean whole body, it means chest and in that verse it is asked that women should cover their bosoms using their head covering.

Can you say women stopped praying behind mens rows after order of hijab or can you say they prayed by covering the face ?

Answer 1

A blind man came to the prophet Mohamed's house and two girls from his family were in the living room,so he told them to go inside because there is a man coming to the house..
they said : " but he's blind and he can't see us..!!"
so the prophet said : " if he can't see you.. you can see him.."

"hijab" just to provide dirty things and thoughts from happening,hijab in all religions,
in Christianity they ware hijab when they go to Church "virgin merry in all her pictures wares hijab..mother Teresa wares hijab...
but COVERING FACES this is for sure an OLD BEDWEN CUSTOM there is no verse in the Quran says that women should cover her face ...

Answer 2

The differences concerning women's hijaab mentioned here stem from ijtihad. The most correct view is that it is obligatory for a woman to cover all of her body, including the face, hands, hair and all the rest of her body in front of non-mahram men, because of the general meaning of the aayah (interpretation of the meaning):

“…and to draw their veils all over Juyoobihinna (i.e. their bodies, faces, necks and bosoms)…” [al-Noor, 24:31]

This cannot be achieved without covering the face, and it is even more appropriate that the hair and other parts of the body should be covered; it is haraam to show them.

And because the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “All of the woman is ‘awrah.” And because fitnah may arise by looking at all of that. The hadeeth that says that it is permissible to uncover the face and hands is not saheeh.

There are certain requirements for a woman's dress to be Islamic:

* It must cover the whole body.
* It must not be tight or transparent.
* It must not delineate the parts of the body, especially those parts that are sexually attractive.
* It must not be a dress that is usually worn by men.
* It must not be like an attire worn exclusively by Kaafirs.

Edit: Dear brother, may be in Qur'an is is not clearly stated. It's also a matter of controversy whether the face and hands should be covered. However, majority of the scholars concluded that it is
not obligatory for women to cover their face. Some other scholars say it is obligatory.

Answer 3

Assalamoalakum,

Actually, it says in the Quran that your hair must be covered, along with your neck, bosom, arms down to the wrist, and legs down to the ankles. It is not required to cover the hands and feet. And, yes, Allah makes it very easy for women to follow Islam, alhumdulillah. If a woman has to work, insha Allah, she will be forgiven for not covering her face, because she has to face the public. It is not reasonable to expect her to cover her face if she is having to earn a living, only if she is staying home, or just going to school. And this should come from her wanting to, not her being told to do it. If it is from her own intention to please Allah, then she will be greatly rewarded. If she can't, and even if she doesn't cover her hair, and dresses modestly, not being excessively seductive in the way she does her hair and makeup, and dressing modestly (not showing her arms or chest, and covering her neck, then Insha Allah, she is not committing a sin.) Allah is loving and merciful toward the believers, and there are all different types of sisters who are very good muslims. It all has to do with her intention. Salam.

Answer 4

how many anybody is definitely answering your question approximately having EYES VEILED? all human beings is in simple terms speaking approximately niqab...i assume eye veiling is an offshoot of niqab yet nevertheless, no person ought to stay to tell the tale subject remember. besides, i think of niqab could be a reliable ingredient yet optionally available. i individually discover eye veiling somewhat unusual however. And Sarah asked if there is one student that announces niqab is haram. i understand that there is a Sudanese student (Turabi) that announces hijab (as in scarf) isn't required. I genuinely have additionally heard he says various different issues that maximum Muslims would not accept as true with yet I however i could in simple terms throw this available... some human beings evaluate Marmaduke Pickthall to be a student and he pronounced it quite is haram. i think of Ahmad Kutty may be 'anti-niqab' too yet i'm able to't undergo in ideas. besides, even i burst off subject remember, i do no longer veil my face or eyes so i visit basically famous individual this that can assist you get solutions.

Answer 5

The word "hijab" comes from the Arabic word "hajaba" meaning to hide from view or conceal. In the present time, the context of hijab is the modest covering of a Muslim woman. The question now is what is the extent of the covering?

well there is NO verse which says that Muslim women should cover their face. the first Hijab for any one -- BOTH man and woman is -- LOWERING THE GAZE.

the Qu'ran asks Muslims to dress descently without showing their privates.
An-Noor | 64 verses | The Light سورة النور
Sura #24 | Madina

30 Tell the believing men to LOWER THE GAZE and BE MODEST. That is purer for them. Lo! Allah is aware of what they do.
31 And tell the believing women to LOWER THEIR GAZE and BE MODEST, and to display of their adornment only that which is apparent, and to DRAW THEIR VEILS OVER THEIR BOSOMS, and NOT TO REVEAL THEIR ADORNMENTS save to their own husbands or fathers or husbands' fathers, or their sons or their husbands' sons, or their brothers or their brothers' sons or sisters' sons, or their women, or their slaves, or male attendants who lack vigour, or children who know naught of women's nakedness. And let them not stamp their feet so as to reveal what they hide of their adornment. And turn unto Allah together, O believers, in order that ye may succeed.

Al-Ahzab | 73 verses | The Coalition سورة الأحزاب
Sura #33 | Madina
59 O Prophet! Tell thy wives and thy daughters and the women of the believers to draw their CLOAKS CLOSE TO THEM (when they go abroad). That will be better, so that they may be recognised and not annoyed. Allah is ever Forgiving, Merciful.

even Prophet Muhammed-pbuh said -- that a woman who comes of age of understanding and reasoning should COVER her body EXCEPT HANDS AND FACE. but yes there is a mention in Bible how Maryam-a.s (Virgin Mother Mary), would cover herself and always would keep herself in seclusion from a veil. and there is a mention of Moses in Torah where in 2 verses they said that he covered himself with a veil.

the covering of the face is a cultural thing -- that is practised in most conservative socities -- Muslim and non-Muslim alike.
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now to second part of ur question -- did muslim women pray behind men due to this. the answer is NO.

initially men and women would pray together in a single row. that was what Muhammed-pbuh allowed so that there was --EQUALITY AMONG MEN AND WOMEN. but you must be knowing that it is women who take care of the house-hold. it were women who wean the children much better than men and by doing that they would take their child and walk off even when others were praying. for if the child cries with hunger, a woman cant sit and feed the child there, so she would take it out and find seclusion.

so finally all such women went to Hazrath Ayesha-r.a and told them their difficulty. and finally it was reported to Prophet Muhammed-pbuh. and since that onwards women were given an obligation or say an extra benefit of praying at home. so that they could pray with ease and convenience and also take care of the kids.

i am goinbg to give you one hadith -- where one of the Prophet-pbuh's wife was sleeping with her head on Prophet Muhammed's lap. inorder not to disturb her, he sat down and prayed and throughout her head was on his lap.

and Allah knows best.

Answer 6

yeah u can find this easily in Quran i can tell u
study:
sura noor
sura annisah
sura aehzaab.these r 3 sura about women in islam.

they dont use to cover their faces before the order of hijab was revealed.n if some woman can't cover their face, they should atleast hide the beauty of her other parts,including hair.
i am a muslim too,n i cover my face,b\c i believe what is precious,what is beautiful must be hidden.thing that is shown loses itz value.n my hijab has never been hurdle in my way,i am doctor,n progressing my way quite well Allhumdulillah.
n i also want to answera guy above,probably you have never seen eastern women(islam mostly on east side)they r lot prettier than women of west.every one knows that except probably u.

Answer 7

There isn't because covering the face is not a must, hijab is.
This is my opinion below and Allah knows best.

Answer 8

I don't believe that Women have to cover their faces. I live in the UAE and I see covered and uncovered faces. My Muslim friend said that the abayas and thobes are more a symbol of nationality than of religion now.
Like a rite of passage saying "this is my home land"

Answer 9

Alla said " the light "
[24.31] And say to the believing women that they cast down their looks and guard their private parts and do not display their ornaments except what appears thereof, and let them wear their head-coverings over their bosoms, and not display their ornaments except to their husbands or their fathers, or the fathers of their husbands, or their sons, or the sons of their husbands, or their brothers, or their brothers' sons, or their sisters' sons, or their women, or those whom their right hands possess, or the male servants not having need (of women), or the children who have not attained knowledge of what is hidden of women; and let them not strike their feet so that what they hide of their ornaments may be known; and turn to Allah all of you, O believers! so that you may be successful."
the other one in " the clans"
[33.59] O Prophet! say to your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers that they let down upon them their over-garments; this will be more proper, that they may be known, and thus they will not be given trouble; and Allah is Forgiving, Merciful"
hope it's enough

Answer 10

having read the answers so far I think the quran is twisted more than the bible my copy only says to cover your modesty to me that is breasts and private areas to call a face private is to make us nothing. God gave us our face to share and use for identifucation. it is men who wont to hide the women and it is from satan not God