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cheers for that. Just reading these doesnt give me the impression that arms must be covered... i guess the degree of coverage is a cultural thing . Are these the only two verses discussing dress in the entire Quran?
Also, as a muslim, how does this translate in practice? 'not display their beauty except to their husbands, their fathers, their husband's fathers, their sons, their husbands' sons, their brothers or their brothers' sons, or their sisters' sons, or their women, or the slaves whom their right hands possess, or male servants free of physical needs, or small children'
Don't get too much exited about it. There are still some Hadith which elaborate more on How Hijab should be and for what parts it must cover.
In Islam, Qura'n just gives a brief explanation to the commands. Hadith explain to whom this commands are directed, and sometimes it may limit and restrict the commands in regard to some situations. In most cases, the commands which found in Qura'n are further expanded in Hadith.
Well, I think that they just don't have to wear Hijab for those who are mentioned in the verse above.
Thats truly admirable
The problem at large remaining with those minds who feel forced by the norms of the society to act exactly upon what the media feeds them. It is not easy to break those chains with the current trends that are prevalent, specially those who can't yet think for themselves, and that can include large numbers of impressionable minds of young age.
I get that.If a certain society promote some good values, following them doesn't mean it's an insult, but the most important following these values should be out of a conscious decision. That's why the Muslim before taking any step must stop and ask him/herself why I am doing this.
You mean merit isn't awarded for doing the right thing, even for the wrong reason? According to my understanding of Torah law, if you do the right thing, even for the wrong reason, you get at least partial credit. It is infinitely better to do the right thing for the right reason, though...Because if you're doing it for the sake of people (because people do it), it's not accepted by God, to be accepted the Muslim must do it for the sake of God solely.
See, the reason I get this is that, in your post, if you change the word "Muslim" to "Jew," you come out with approximately the same result describing Jews and why religious Jews make some of the choices that we do.If this is the principle of the Muslim, it means also s/he should be ready to resist any pressure that makes him/her behave against God's will. To summarize the Muslim's standard is God whether he lives in a society that promotes God's laws or not.
who creates the hadith?
does that mean that when in the company of any of those mentioned she could remove her hijab?
You don't get awarded in that case yes in the sense that if you want God and dedicate your life and deeds for him solely, you will get blessings and awards in the worldly life and the Hereafter (our main goal). For example, if you gave a part of your money to the poor so that you can show off and you want the praises of the people, you will get the praises of the people, but you will not be rewarded in the Hereafter. You get according to your intention.You mean merit isn't awarded for doing the right thing, even for the wrong reason? According to my understanding of Torah law, if you do the right thing, even for the wrong reason, you get at least partial credit. It is infinitely better to do the right thing for the right reason, though...
Great.See, the reason I get this is that, in your post, if you change the word "Muslim" to "Jew," you come out with approximately the same result describing Jews and why religious Jews make some of the choices that we do.
Fair enough.You don't get awarded in that case yes in the sense that if you want God and dedicate your life and deeds for him solely, you will get blessings and awards in the worldly life and the Hereafter (our main goal). For example, if you gave a part of your money to the poor so that you can show off and you want the praises of the people, you will get the praises of the people, but you will not be rewarded in the Hereafter. You get according to your intention.
If any do wish for the transitory things (of this life), We readily grant them - such things as We will, to such person as We will: in the end have We provided Hell for them: they will burn therein, disgraced and rejected.
Those who do wish for the (things of) the Hereafter, and strive therefor with all due striving, and have Faith,- they are the ones whose striving is acceptable (to Allah..
Of the bounties of thy Lord We bestow freely on all- These as well as those: The bounties of thy Lord are not closed (to anyone).
- Al-Isra':18-20
This is the basic concept of Islam, to submit to God alone, not to people or anything else.
It's a beautiful thing.Great.
It seems crazy to think that a woman cannot have self-respect and honor while wearing a headscarf.
This just shows me how damaged our society is. Doesn't this strike you as being extremely messed up, when both sexes are having secret affairs all over the place? It would be more honourable if they were doing so openly instead of living in lies, lacking trust, breaking hearts. It is truly shameful, and it wonderfully reflects the aspects of society that I am challenging in my latest posts. We are a sex obsessed, superficial culture that objectifies people to an extreme.
This is not freedom. It was not freedom when I was a 13 year old walking down the road and had much older men whistling and calling at me from their cars. It was not freedom when my girlfriends actually felt flattered by this. It is not freedom when a naive girl gives herself up to a man easily, thinking she is in love, and then is quickly dumped only to be ridiculed or bragged about to the man's friends. It is not freedom when she is so damaged that this experience leads her to expect this behaviour, and mirror it.
This just shows me how damaged our society is. Doesn't this strike you as being extremely messed up, when both sexes are having secret affairs all over the place? It would be more honourable if they were doing so openly instead of living in lies, lacking trust, breaking hearts. It is truly shameful, and it wonderfully reflects the aspects of society that I am challenging in my latest posts. We are a sex obsessed, superficial culture that objectifies people to an extreme.
This is not freedom. It was not freedom when I was a 13 year old walking down the road and had much older men whistling and calling at me from their cars. It was not freedom when my girlfriends actually felt flattered by this. It is not freedom when a naive girl gives herself up to a man easily, thinking she is in love, and then is quickly dumped only to be ridiculed or bragged about to the man's friends. It is not freedom when she is so damaged that this experience leads her to expect this behaviour, and mirror it.