well don't you agree? and if not then why not?

Question

I am a practising muslim, i pray 5 times a day. I don't think hijab is necessary in this day & age.Hijab was introduced when the life of women was difficult and it was a danger for women not to wear it at that time. But now it is a danger to wear it, people who wear the hijab get all kinds of abuse and humiliation. After 9/11 wearing the hijab has increased a lot. If the war and terror in the Middle East stops maybe these women will think about integrating more.Wearing a label is not as necessary as practising. Some people still do bad things whilst wearing a label. Is it right to hide under the label of a muslim?

Answer 1

well i'm not a muslim but i agree with u

Answer 2

As a person who prays 5 times a day, you belong to a 20% minority in the Muslim world. Having said that, we all live in this day and age where practicing Muslims are but a dying breed. It is indeed an uphill task and by all means, you and I are not alone. The Prophet Muhammad once said that there will come a time when practicing a mere one-tenth of the religion is already seen as 'fanatical' (I don't remember the verse verbatim, sorry) and even sorrier to say that, that time is now.
If that is the case, I believe you should sort out your priorities. The most important aspect of Islam is the six pillars of Iman and the five pillars of Islam. Get this right first and foremost by reeducating yourself. If you don't know the stuff how would you have faith?

The Hijab is clearly stated in the Quran and Hadith. And we know that like in any authority or law in any discipline and faith, one cannot simply take what one likes and discard what one dislikes; it is like the traffic code; you either abide by all or refute all.

If you are not ready to wear it, I do not think you should justify your unreadiness by saying things that you are not sure of, such as your slightly unfair presumptions. If you think that hijab is the least of your priorities, unwear it with a deep conscience, with an understanding that you are just simply not ready. What sins are there that is so heinous that is not worthy of a forgiveness except the sins of shirk?
Be firm of God's Mercy. As a practicing Muslim, you should take it one day at a time.

Answer 3

The thing about religious practices and symbols is that they evolve through time, and different cultures incorporate them in different ways. Hence, something that may have once been only functional to a specific situation has become deeper symbol for someone else. Even Islam is practised in so many different ways across the world and some factions don't agree with each other.

When it comes to beliefs, it's hard to change a mindset, even if you use logic, since people who strongly adhere to religious practices usually believe in them so firmly that to suggest otherwise would seem wrong to them, even if it makes sense. Faith is, after all, not defined by pure, cold logic. Many people with differing views have been persecuted as heretics in their day but celebrated some time in the future. How does one explain that?

People do bad things wearing religious labels simply because they're human, and no one is perfect. Believing in good teachings does not guarantee that a person will turn out good. Beliefs are too easily bent to suit another person's purposes.

I feel it's not right to 'hide' under any label. At the same time, I'm not sure if I agree with your deduction that stopping the so-called war on terror will cause more Muslim women to integrate more - if anything, things are more difficult for them to make themselves conspicuous as Muslims now when many (ignorant) people are directing their hate towards Muslims.

It's my opinion that everyone should understand what it is they believe in and practise. If you're doing something that doesn't make sense to you just because it's what others of your faith are doing, stop and ask yourself what it's about...which is what you're doing here anyway. Good that you're not afraid to question - start the ripples and see if it effects positive change in your faith.

Answer 4

First let me clarify, I’m neither a Muslim nor a female. But I appreciate that some sensible citizens are still there who think rationally rather than driven by religious sentiments. I personally feel that hijab is fine only till the limit it protects you from environmental factors like heat and dust, but at workplace and in public space it’s totally useless and unacceptable as there it becomes a hindrance and a major communication barrier. Though 'hardliner' and so called clerics might try to justify it giving umpteen reasons, but I can’t believe that Islam approves of hijab. Most of the times it’s the distorted interpretations which are fed to us by such clerics be it any religion.
Finally I can just say, its good to see people going out of herd mentality and treading the path of rational and logic.

Answer 5

Well I to am a Muslim and I have friends who wear Hijab believe me they aren't different they wear it on their own will and they feel very secure and very satisfied from inside.I know people who have started to wear Hijab not to show everyone that look I am so religious but because it is the love of Islam.It is the west that has made it an issue.If people are wearing it or not it should not bother anyway,its equal to interfering in religious beliefs.

Answer 6

Galations 5:4-4 Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace.

Mark 7:9-And he said to them: "You have a fine way of setting aside the commands of God in order to observe your own traditions!

As a man of God(Jesus Christ) I think you might be a happier with Christianity.

John 3:16-For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

John 14:6-Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

Answer 7

I think people should have the freedom to choose to wear or not wear. And if they choose to wear it, they should not be ridiculed for their personal choice. It is very sad the way people are so prejudice against others for things they simply do not understand. And just because one does not understand or disagrees does not make it right or wrong. I think you should do what feels most comfortable for you. God bless****

Answer 8

look believe me when I tell you that there is a sinister plan in progress to bring down all religion and install a one world pagan order and this fuss about the Hijab is only the beginning.

Answer 9

No it is not okay to hide under the label.

Answer 10

Why spend so much time thinking about something that's basically unprovable and therefore, irrelevant?

Answer 11

Praise be to Allaah.

First of all it is essential to know that Muslim men and Muslim women are obliged to follow the commands of Allaah and His Messenger, no matter how difficult that may be for people and without feeling shy of other people. The believer who is sincere in his faith is the one who is sincere in carrying out his duty towards his Lord and obeying His commands and avoiding that which He has forbidden. No believer, man or woman, has the right to hesitate or delay with regard to commands; rather he or she should hear and obey immediately, in accordance with words of Allaah (interpretation of the meaning):

“It is not for a believer, man or woman, when Allaah and His Messenger have decreed a matter that they should have any option in their decision” [al-Ahzaab 33:36]

This is the case with the believers who are praised by their Lord in the aayah (interpretation of the meaning):

“The only saying of the faithful believers, when they are called to Allaah (His Words, the Qur’aan) and His Messenger, to judge between them, is that they say: “We hear and we obey.” And such are the successful (who will live forever in Paradise).

And whosoever obeys Allaah and His Messenger , fears Allaah, and keeps his duty (to Him), such are the successful” [al-Noor 24:51-52]

Moreover, the Muslim should not look at how small or great the sin is, rather he should look at the greatness and might of the One Whom he is disobeying, for He is the Most Great, the Most High; He is Mighty in strength and Severe in punishment, and His punishment is severe and painful and humiliating. If He exacts vengeance on those who disobey Him, then utter destruction will be their fate. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“Such is the Seizure of your Lord when He seizes the (population of) towns while they are doing wrong. Verily, His Seizure is painful (and) severe.

Indeed in that (there) is a sure lesson for those who fear the torment of the Hereafter. That is a Day whereon mankind will be gathered together, and that is a Day when all (the dwellers of the heavens and the earth) will be present” [Hood 11:102-103]

A sin may appear insignificant in the eyes of a person when before Allaah it is serious, as Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“you counted it a little thing, while with Allaah it was very great”

[al-Noor 24:15]

This matter is as some of the scholars said: “Do not look at the smallness of the sin, rather look at the One Whom you are disobeying.” We have to obey Allaah and do as He commands. We must remember that He is watching in secret and in public, and avoid that which He has forbidden.

With regard to belief, if a Muslim who prays commits some sins or bad deeds, he is still a Muslim so long as he does not commit any action which would put him beyond the pale of Islam or do any of the things which nullify Islam. This sinful Muslim will be subject to the will of Allaah in the Hereafter; if He wills He will punish him, and if He wills He will forgive him. If he enters Hell in the hereafter, he will not abide there forever. But no person can be certain as to his fate, as to whether the punishment will befall him or not, because this matter is known only to Allaah.

Sins are divided into two categories, minor and major. Minor sins may be expiated for by prayer, fasting and righteous deeds. Major sins (which are those concerning which a specific warning has been narrated, or for which there is a specific hadd punishment in this world or torment in the Hereafter) cannot be expiated for by righteous deeds. Rather the one who commits such sins has to repent sincerely from them. Whoever repents, Allaah will accept his repentance. There are many kinds of major sins such as lying, zinaa, riba (usury/interest), stealing, not wearing hijaab at all, and so on.

Based on the above, we cannot say for certain whether a woman who does not wear hijaab will enter Hell, but she deserves the punishment of Allaah because she has disobeyed His command to her. With regard to her specific fate, Allaah knows best what it will be. We cannot speak about things of which we have no knowledge, because Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“And follow not (O man, i.e., say not, or do not, or witness not) that of which you have no knowledge. Verily, the hearing, and the sight, and the heart of each of those ones will be questioned (by Allaah)” [al-Israa’ 17:36]

It is sufficient deterrent for the Muslim whose heart is aware to know that if he does a certain action he will be exposed to the punishment of his Lord, because His punishment is severe and painful, and His Fire is hot indeed.

“The Fire of Allaah, kindled,

Which leaps up over the hearts” [al-Humazah 104:6-7]

On the other hand, for the woman who obeys her Lord’s commands – including observing complete hijaab – we hope that she will enter Paradise and attain the victory of salvation from the Fire and its torments.

It is strange indeed that a woman whose character is good, and who prays and fasts and does not look at boys, and avoids gossip and backbiting, does not wear hijaab. If a person really achieves these righteous deeds, this is a strong indication that she loves goodness and hates evil. Let us not forget that prayer prevents immorality and evil, and that good deeds bring more of the same. Whoever fears Allaah concerning his nafs, Allaah will support him and help him against his nafs. It seems that there is much goodness in this Muslim woman, and she is close to the path of righteousness. So she should strive to wear hijaab as her Lord has commanded her. She should ignore the specious arguments and resist the pressures of her family. She should not listen to the words of those who criticize her, and she should ignore the specious arguments of those sinful women who want to make a display of themselves according to fashion, and she should resist the desires of her own self which may tempt her to show off her beauty and feel proud of it. She should adhere to that which will afford her protection and modesty, and rise above being a mere commodity to be enjoyed by every evil person who comes and goes. She should refuse to be a source of temptation to the slaves of Allaah. We appeal to her faith and her love for Allaah and His Messenger, and we urge her to observe the hijaab enjoined by Allaah and to obey the commands of Allaah (interpretation if the meanings):

“and not to show off their adornment” [al-Noor 24:31]

“and do not display yourselves like that of the times of ignorance, and perform As Salaah (Iqamat as Salaah), and give Zakaah and obey Allaah and His Messenger”[al-Ahzaab 33:33]

And Allaah is the Source of strength and the Guide to the Straight Path.