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| Muslim Women Jilbab |
The main reason for wearing Jilbabs (also knows as Abayas in the
Middle Eastern countries) as a Muslim woman is that it is a commandment of
Allah (God) as can be seen by the following verse from the Quran:
"O Prophet (May Allah's peace and blessings be upon him)! Tell thy wives and thy daughters and the women of the believers to draw over them their cloaks (veils). That in the least so that they be recognised and not be molested." (Surah Ahzaab, Verse 59).
Islam is a way of life for the
Muslim man or woman, they are supposed to follow the commandment of Allah,
Muslims believe the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) was an example to
mankind and that they are should follow the way shown by him, this is
everything from how to sleep, how to eat, what to wear, how to get married and
everything else that a person needs to know to live a healthy and fulfilling
life as a Muslim.
There are many different sects
within Islam, who all interpret Islam differently according to their
understanding of the Quran and Hadith (the sayings and actions of the prophet
Muhammad). This has led to some Muslims appearing more Islamic than others. The
toughest stance by Muslim scholars for women's dress, is for the whole body to
be covered with loose clothing and the face covered with a Niqab and even the
eyes should be covered with a veil. The softest stance is for a Muslim woman to
wear a loose Jilbab or clothing with a headscarf.
The way a Muslim woman is
identified is by her wearing the Jilbab and Hijab (a headscarf), whilst other
Muslim women may choose not to wear Islamic clothing but are practicing Islam
as they deem practical or suitable to them, which according to Islam is very
sinful. This can be seen by the following saying of the Prophet Muhammad (peace
be upon him):
"Many women are clothed but naked in reality. Such women will never enter paradise nor will they smell its fragrance."
Wearing a Jilbab or Abaya isn't
easy for a Muslim woman, especially in the West due to the stares and verbal
abuse that they sometimes have to suffer. It is also hard for those women who
decide to start practicing Islam and start wearing the Jilbab, whilst the rest
of their family wear western clothing, as they are usually ridiculed or even
asked not wear such clothing that some class as backwards.
You can view or purchase Jilbabs or Abayas from many different
websites on the internet. They come in all different sizes, designs and
quality.
By Muhsin Khan
Article Source:
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