Assalamualikum.
I know that it might be difficult for Muslim girls living in a non-muslim country, a non-muslim society, to wear the Hijab. I acknowledge that.
Personally, it isn't that hard for me to wear the Hijab. But today I was thinking about all of this, and I felt that I should try others' perspectives as well. Everyone's different, everyone has their strengths and weaknesses.
I felt that I was being a bit too sharp on the last post. Truthful and honest, but sharp.
So, to continue:
You might feel that you'll stand out, people will look at you and think you're strange. The reasons for not wanting to wear it are endless. But you need to overcome that nervousness, that anxiety. That feeling "I'm not ready. I know I have to, but I just can't."
I really sympathize with and love all my Muslim sisters, be they wearing Hijab or not, but I'm trying to let them know that what they are doing(not wearing Hijab) is wrong, against Allah(SWT)'s command, and they are accountable.
I pray for all Muslim sisters to overcome the difficulty of living in a Non-Muslim society.
Simultaneously, it is not an excuse to disobey God. The harder it is to do something for God's sake, Insha' allah the more Ajr, the more good deeds you shall receive.
Again, if you have any questions or concerns, such as how you want to wear Hijaab, but find it difficult to do so, feel free to comment.
(Recall that I have enabled comment moderation, so if you dont see your comment on for a couple of days, that may mean that I havent had the chance to review and accept your comment for publishing on the blog.)
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Sunday, October 18, 2009
More in Depth: Hijab
Hijab. We all have heard of it, haven't we? Some of us practice it, some of us don't. Some of us fulfill some of its requirements, some of us fulfill all of them.
I will take some statements from a link that can be found at the bottom, and I encourage everyone to read the entire article by clicking the link.
Hijab is the modest covering of the head and body of a Muslim woman.
"Oh, I'll wear it when I'm older." "I'm young, maybe when I'm married I'll start."
There is a hadith which can be read in its entirety by the link, which clarifies that a girl who has reached her "menstrual age" or had her period, must cover everything except her face and hands. I particularly like this Hadith because it states important information about the Hijab quite clearly.
Allah(SWT) has ordered us to wear it in the Holy Quran as well. Two of the relevant ayahs can be seen by clicking the link.
What are the requirements of the Hijab?
We know from the Hadith that it is everything except the face and hands. But that does not mean you can go out, covering everything, but wearing tight clothes that show your shape. It must be loose and modest. Details can be found on the link at the end. Please make sure you check it out; it is wonderful.
Now, let's think about make-up. Yes, let's cover, let's be modest, cover our original physical beauty, but let's wear make-up.
Logically, this does not make sense.
In addition, the hijab is not just the right clothing and that's it. It is also Hayaa', modesty. Insha' allah I hope to write a post about this important topic(Hayaa) later on.
I want to make this statement:
So many Muslims know that it is ordered by Allah(SWT), Allah Almighty, in the Holy Quran. The Holy Quran, the Hadith, yet still some are not doing so. Why?
-"I'm not ready."
-"I'm still young. Maybe when I'm older."
It's your choice. Your choice whether you want to obey your Lord.
http://www.themodernreligion.com/women/w_basic_hijaab.htm
(Let me know if you have any questions or concerns about the Hijab, from how you're deciding whether to wear it, to how you disagree about the make-up issue).
I will take some statements from a link that can be found at the bottom, and I encourage everyone to read the entire article by clicking the link.
Hijab is the modest covering of the head and body of a Muslim woman.
"Oh, I'll wear it when I'm older." "I'm young, maybe when I'm married I'll start."
There is a hadith which can be read in its entirety by the link, which clarifies that a girl who has reached her "menstrual age" or had her period, must cover everything except her face and hands. I particularly like this Hadith because it states important information about the Hijab quite clearly.
Allah(SWT) has ordered us to wear it in the Holy Quran as well. Two of the relevant ayahs can be seen by clicking the link.
What are the requirements of the Hijab?
We know from the Hadith that it is everything except the face and hands. But that does not mean you can go out, covering everything, but wearing tight clothes that show your shape. It must be loose and modest. Details can be found on the link at the end. Please make sure you check it out; it is wonderful.
Now, let's think about make-up. Yes, let's cover, let's be modest, cover our original physical beauty, but let's wear make-up.
Logically, this does not make sense.
In addition, the hijab is not just the right clothing and that's it. It is also Hayaa', modesty. Insha' allah I hope to write a post about this important topic(Hayaa) later on.
I want to make this statement:
So many Muslims know that it is ordered by Allah(SWT), Allah Almighty, in the Holy Quran. The Holy Quran, the Hadith, yet still some are not doing so. Why?
-"I'm not ready."
-"I'm still young. Maybe when I'm older."
It's your choice. Your choice whether you want to obey your Lord.
http://www.themodernreligion.com/women/w_basic_hijaab.htm
(Let me know if you have any questions or concerns about the Hijab, from how you're deciding whether to wear it, to how you disagree about the make-up issue).
Voluntary Fasting
We all know that Ramadan is a month in which it is obligatory to fast; we are penalized if we do not fast it, and rewarded if we do.
Almighty Allah said: "You who believe! Fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may (learn) self-restraint."(Qur'an 2:183)
Six days in Shawwal ( the month after Ramadan); the Prophet (peace be on him) said: “Whoever fasts Ramadan, then follows it up with six days in Shawwal, it is as if he fasted the whole (year).” (Muslim)
The scholars said that the reward of the good deeds are multiplied by ten. 30x 10= 300+ [6 days x 10]= 360 which is slightly longer than a lunar year, and next Ramadan he will fast again so it is as if he fasted his whole life.
Fasting the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah and the day of ‘Arafah (the 9th day of Dhul-Hijjah) (for those who are not performing Hajj); the Prophet (peace be on him) said: “Fasting on the day of ‘Arafah expiates two years of sins last year’s and next year’s and fasting on the tenth of Muharram (‘Ashura) expiates the previous year’s (of sins).” (Muslim and others)
Fasting Monday and Thursday. The Prophet (peace be on him) mentioned that: “The deeds of the worshippers are presented before Allah on Monday and Thursday, I like my deeds to be presented while I am fasting.” (Nasa’I)
Ashura
Fasting on the day of ‘Ashura, and its fasting is not mandatory on you, and I am fasting, so whoever wants should fast, and whoever wants should break his fast.” (Agreed upon).
And he (peace be on him) said: “If I live till the next year, I will fast definitely on the 9th ( the day before “Ashura).” (Muslim)
(This shows that it is preferable to fast an extra day long with the tenth, preferably the ninth, but, if not possible, then the 11th).
Almighty Allah said: "You who believe! Fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may (learn) self-restraint."(Qur'an 2:183)
Six days in Shawwal ( the month after Ramadan); the Prophet (peace be on him) said: “Whoever fasts Ramadan, then follows it up with six days in Shawwal, it is as if he fasted the whole (year).” (Muslim)
The scholars said that the reward of the good deeds are multiplied by ten. 30x 10= 300+ [6 days x 10]= 360 which is slightly longer than a lunar year, and next Ramadan he will fast again so it is as if he fasted his whole life.
Fasting the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah and the day of ‘Arafah (the 9th day of Dhul-Hijjah) (for those who are not performing Hajj); the Prophet (peace be on him) said: “Fasting on the day of ‘Arafah expiates two years of sins last year’s and next year’s and fasting on the tenth of Muharram (‘Ashura) expiates the previous year’s (of sins).” (Muslim and others)
Fasting Monday and Thursday. The Prophet (peace be on him) mentioned that: “The deeds of the worshippers are presented before Allah on Monday and Thursday, I like my deeds to be presented while I am fasting.” (Nasa’I)
Ashura
Fasting on the day of ‘Ashura, and its fasting is not mandatory on you, and I am fasting, so whoever wants should fast, and whoever wants should break his fast.” (Agreed upon).
And he (peace be on him) said: “If I live till the next year, I will fast definitely on the 9th ( the day before “Ashura).” (Muslim)
(This shows that it is preferable to fast an extra day long with the tenth, preferably the ninth, but, if not possible, then the 11th).
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Announcement
Assalamualikum Everyone!
Previously, I have said I was going to be discussing Islam's basics.
But after some thought, I have decided instead to create another blog, particularly for Non-Muslims, which will cover Islam's basics, as well as it's relation to other religions such as Christianity and Judaism, as well as Ethiesm. I cannot say when this blog will be up, because now that school's started and all, my time is more restricted, and i do not want to be overwhelmed, or simply stop posting regularly on one of the blogs. I will announce and post the link to the future blog whenever I start it.
Hoping for many non-muslim participants in the future blog(and non-practicing muslims if they are interested),
Previously, I have said I was going to be discussing Islam's basics.
But after some thought, I have decided instead to create another blog, particularly for Non-Muslims, which will cover Islam's basics, as well as it's relation to other religions such as Christianity and Judaism, as well as Ethiesm. I cannot say when this blog will be up, because now that school's started and all, my time is more restricted, and i do not want to be overwhelmed, or simply stop posting regularly on one of the blogs. I will announce and post the link to the future blog whenever I start it.
Hoping for many non-muslim participants in the future blog(and non-practicing muslims if they are interested),
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