2006-11-20 08:08:54 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
do you see a turban in my Avatar? i dont wear a turban and never have.
peace.
2006-11-20 08:19:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 2⤋
turbins is of no relation to islam , the muslim who wears it , it is kind of custome , or a tradition , as in some muslim countries , especially the hot ones , but it isnot of the sharia law.
2006-11-20 08:54:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Other secondary reasons include the requirement for modesty in both men and women. Both will then be evaluated for intelligence and skills instead of looks and sexuality.A Muslim woman who covers her head is making a statement about her identity. Anyone who sees her will know that she is a Muslim and has a good moral character. Many Muslim women who cover are filled with dignity and self esteem; they are pleased to be identified as a Muslim woman. As a chaste, modest, pure woman, she does not want her sexuality to enter into interactions with men in the smallest degree. A woman who covers herself is concealing her sexuality but allowing her femininity to be brought out.
The question of hijab for Muslim women has been a controversy for centuries and will probably continue for many more. Some learned people do not consider the subject open to discussion and consider that covering the face is required, while a majority are of the opinion that it is not required. A middle line position is taken by some who claim that the instructions are vague and open to individual discretion depending on the situation. The wives of the Prophet (S) were required to cover their faces so that men would not think of them in sexual terms since they were the "Mothers of the Believers," but this requirement was not extended to other women.
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? The Qur'an says:
"Say to the believing man that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty; that will make for greater purity for them; and Allah is well acquainted with all that they do. And say to the believing women that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty; and that they should not display their beauty and ornaments except what must ordinarily appear thereof; that they should draw their veils over their bosoms and not display their beauty except to their husbands..." (Qur'an 24:30-31)
These verses from the Qur'an contain two main injunctions:
A woman should not show her beauty or adornments except what appears by uncontrolled factors such as the wind blowing her clothes, and
the head covers should be drawn so as to cover the hair, the neck and the bosom.
Islam has no fixed standard as to the style of dress or type of clothing that Muslims must wear. However, some requirements must be met. The first of these requirements is the parts of the body which must be covered. Islam has two sources for guidance and rulings: first, the Qur'an, the revealed word of Allah and secondly, the Hadith or the traditions of the Prophet Muhammad (S) who was chosen by Allah to be the role model for mankind. The following is a Tradition of the Prophet:
"Ayesha (R) reported that Asmaa the daughter of Abu Bakr (R) came to the Messenger of Allah (S) while wearing thin clothing. He approached her and said: 'O Asmaa! When a girl reaches the menstrual age, it is not proper that anything should remain exposed except this and this. He pointed to the face and hands." (Abu Dawood)
The second requirement is looseness. The clothing must be loose enough so as not to describe the shape of the woman's body. One desirable way to hide the shape of the body is to wear a cloak over other clothes. However, if the clothing is loose enough, an outer garment is not necessary. Thickness is the third requirement. The clothing must be thick enough so as not to show the color of the skin it covers or the shape of the body. The Prophet Muhammad (S) stated that in later generations of his ummah there would be "women who would be dressed but naked and on top of their heads (what looks like) camel humps. Curse them for they are truly cursed." (Muslim) Another requirement is an over-all dignified appearance. The clothing should not attract men's attention to the woman. It should not be shiny and flashy so that everyone notices the dress and the woman. In addition there are other requirements:
Women must not dress so as to appear as men.
"Ibn Abbas narrated: 'The Prophet (S) cursed the men who appear like women and the women who appear like men.'" (Bukhari)
Women should not dress in a way similar to the unbelievers.
The clothing should be modest, not excessively fancy and also not excessively ragged to gain others admiration or sympathy.
Often forgotten is the fact that modern Western dress is a new invention. Looking at the clothing of women as recently as seventy years ago, we see clothing similar to hijab. These active and hard-working women of the West were not inhibited by their clothing which consisted of long, full dresses and various types of head covering. Muslim women who wear hijab do not find it impractical or interfering with their activities in all levels and walks of life. Hijab is not merely a covering dress but more importantly, it is behavior, manners, speech and appearance in public. Dress is only one facet of the total being. The basic requirement of the Muslim woman's dress apply to the Muslim man's clothing with the difference being mainly in degree. Modesty requires that the area between the navel and the knee be covered in front of all people except the wife. The clothing of men should not be like the dress of women, nor should it be tight or provocative. A Muslim should dress to show his identity as a Muslim. Men are not allowed to wear gold or silk. However, both are allowed for women.
2006-11-20 08:34:39 · answer #3 · answered by qųěęŋ ŏf ħęãŗţş 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Muslims and others from that part of the world began wearing turbins years ago. This started because they never had any toilet paper and were using their hands instead. Someone finally had the idea to wrap rags around their head and Voila! an instant and easily accessible toilet paper roll.
Hope this helps.
2006-11-20 08:12:40 · answer #4 · answered by grantwiscour 4 · 2⤊ 5⤋
Muslims don't wear turbins. They do however cover their hair for religious reasons. Sikhs wear turbins for relgious reasons. Hint... they come from India.
2006-11-20 08:12:56 · answer #5 · answered by Patrick B 3 · 2⤊ 4⤋
Nothing to do with Islam..Its just to cover the head from dessert heat..
2006-11-20 08:11:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
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2006-11-20 23:00:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I will do some research and get back to you on that.
2006-11-20 08:10:20 · answer #8 · answered by Unknown 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Why do American males wear baseball caps, or Athletes wear helmets? same reason!
2006-11-20 08:14:01 · answer #9 · answered by K9 4 · 1⤊ 4⤋
The whole praying-five-times-a-day thing doesn't leave much time for a shampoo.
2006-11-20 08:13:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 6⤋