To Muslim Woman?

Question

Is there a religious reason for the head scarf? I can understand cultural or environmental (keeping you covered from the sun). I was wondering if there was any religious reasons behind it.

Thanks.

Answer 1

Thanks for your polite question.
Yes it is for religious reasons. It's a order from Allah (God) to women to cover themselves to protect themselves from the evil of satan and also the evil of the society (fornication, rape, etc.)
In Islam women are precious and protected. They are like pearls who only beautify themselves for their husbands. She is not someone that any man can glance at, desire and do whatever he wants. She is a treasure for her husband and a loving figure at home. If you need more info, you can email me.
Hope that helped!

Answer 2

Yup, there is a religious reason and it is the foremost reason why we wear our scarves - we also call it hijab. The Quran specifies that women must cover their beauty and be modest. Hair is definitely part of that beauty. Then there are also examples during the time of the Prophet Muhammad(and even before) of women covering their hair. It's not just the hair though. Hijab is the word meaning "cover". We cover our bodies down to the wrists and down to the ankels in modest attire also. No tight fitting clothing etc because we are trying to remain modest. The idea is to be looked at for WHO we are and not for WHAT we are. Back in the time of Prophet Muhammad women used to get harrassed (much like they do today) for wearing skimpy clothing. Then the verse finally came to Muhammad that women need to cover their beauty in order to be more modest.

Men do not have a scarf obviously but they also observe a form of hijab themselves. They are required to AT LEAST cover from the waist to below the knees in some loose fitting clothing. You won't find a Muslim man without his shirt (unless he's really gotten very Americanized) because it's an issue of modesty for him.

Anyway I hope this helps you.

To Freedom - I couldn't resist telling you that we here in Texas use umbrellas all the time because of the hot sun. :)

Answer 3

Yes there is. The whole point of the Hijab is to make men value a woman for her mind, heart and personality and not for her body and curves.

A man must respect and judge a woman according to what she thinks and feels and not to her sexuality. A woman's beauty is perceived to be so precious and respected and so should be protected from casual men's lust and desires.

Also, the veil makes people practice their religion in a less tempting society.

A Muslim woman however has the complete freedom to experience and enjoy her beauty and sexuality with her husband, and he is the only person who should share it with her. In fact, this is encouraged by our religion. A woman should always wear beautifully for her husband (and the man also must do the same for his wife).

A Muslim woman is only allowed to take off her veil in front of:

-other Muslim women (as a non-Muslim woman could unintentionally describe her body features to men)
-her husband
-her father
-brother
-uncles
-nephews
-grandchildren
-grandfather
-and father-in-law.

As for me, I never wanted to be on display and completely hated it when men gave those looks (you know), and when they gazed at some part of my body and lost concentration on what I was saying. That was completely disgusting. Thank God I have chosen to wear the veil. Surprisingly, men now say that I have done a great thing and are encouraging me to stay that way. I see more respect in their eyes.

The veil doesn't mean that a Muslim woman should look ugly. We are allowed to wear whatever we feel is beautiful; however the clothes must be loose (to hide the curves), must not be transparent and must not be flashy.

In Islam, men and women must wear modestly and lower their gazes to one another for the purposes I have mentioned earlier.

For those who argue that the veil is not an Islamic rule, please read the Quran [Surrat (chapter) Al-Ahzab and Surrat Al-Nur).

Answer 4

I'm Catholic, but here's my perspective to a Muslim woman asking about wether it was mandatory. It is a fairly simple law to understand. This one, ever so slightly more complex regards the veil.

The law is understandable and appears to be wise for certain women, nonetheless, it appears to be in contention and not of complete necessity. But, what do I know, I'm just a Catholic. Did you know we have a "prescribed" prudent dress code as well, but many don't even know about it.

Well, then the question appears to be, what then, is it required for? Understanding the law is not so difficult if you are an ugly or beautiful woman, but if you are plain or old, it doesn't make so much sense. Thus, the word compusory comes into question by reason, for we know what the veil is for.

Perhaps you seek a deep theological review. The law appears to be constructed to prevent scandalous and possibly adulterous behaviours as well as unholy thought. Insomuch as we see in many parts of the world the pervasive nature of beauty in the culture of the world, it is unclear what the point of the law actually is for, is it necessary?

Well, here we come to the point were we must examine the conscience of the person who proceeds to follow the law, by way of philosophy. If the one who follows the law does so as a demonstration for the source of undue pride, then it is satanic, but if it is done as an act of humility then it is fine. This is likely what the Imams were thinking when they ruled it only as recommended. This occurs with many ancient theological laws.

What do you think?

Well, is it an act of submission or pride?

If it is an act of pride rather than submission then it is very doubtful that it is being as done by the prophets family, is it not?

Then, the act is a failure.

Then may you be blessed with peace.

"Blessed are the meek: for they shall posses the land."

Catholic interpretation:
Second Beatitude

Inasmuch as poverty is a state of humble subjection, the "poor in spirit", come near to the "meek", the subject of the second blessing. The anawim, they who humbly and meekly bend themselves down before God and man, shall "inherit the land" and posses their inheritance in peace. This is a phrase taken from Ps. xxxvi (Hebr., xxxvii), 11, where it refers to the Promised Land of Israel, but here in the words of Christ, it is of course but a symbol of the Kingdom of Heaven, the spiritual realm of the Messiah. Not a few interpreters, however, understand "the earth". But they overlook the original meaning of Ps. xxxvi, 11, and unless, by a far-fetched expedient, they take the earth also to be a symbol of the Messianic kingdom, it will be hard to explain the possession of the earth in a satisfactory way.

Answer 5

yes god say so on the holy quran and it show how the Islam respect the woman and protecting her from the wild man that may see me or see my hair and like it and try to do any thing to reach me
it can only be shown to my husband he is the only one who have the right to amuse me not every one walk on the street I'm private and by the way every pic the Christian have to the virgin marry she wear the hair scarf which mean its on the Christian religion also and i think its in the Jewish also cause god respect the women in every holy books
thanks for the respectful form you asked your question and if you want to know more visit www.sultan.org to know more about the real Islam

Answer 6

Apostolic women are also taught to wear long dresses with long sleeves, not to cut their hair, not to wear anything related to a man's apparel (like pants)..it's all part of what God requires submission and obedience to him and their husbands. Many other sects adhere to different beliefs. The Mormons (The special under ware), Mennonites & Amish women (long dresses), Hassidic Jews (long hair and beards for the men),Indian Sikhs (Turbans and beards for the males),etc.

Answer 7

I am not a muslim but i dont like sun, its only here in the US that they dont use umbrella when its sunny outside. Also they are more conservative there that they cannot even show their legs.
You know America is the country where all the "whore's" comes from. This other nations just followed.

If you want to know more go to the library and study about muslim woman.

Answer 8

Muslim women cover to show respect and humility to Allah (God) and because Allah has decreed it in the Qur'an:

"O Prophet, tell your wives and daughters and the believing women to draw their outer garments around them (when they go out or are among men). That is better in order that they may be known (to be Muslims) and not annoyed..." (Qur'an 33:59)

Answer 9

Yes it is religious. The same reason why you will wear a veil when you become a nun sister steph! To show your devotion to God all might! The same reason virgin Mary wore veil!

Answer 10

Religiously we wear the head scarf because we were asked to by God and out of respect for God.
Thank you.