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  • Her parents forbid her from wearing Hijab

    My story might seem a bit weird and maybe unbelievable but that’s what is happening to me. I am a young woman, I have a firm faith in Allah, I believe firmly in Hijab that is obligatory on every Muslim woman. I always wanted to do what Allah wants and wanted to seek the pleasure of Allah. I know the fact that this life is given by Allah.. More

  • Wearing Hijab causes problems in hiring selection

    I'm a Muslim who lives in Virginia (USA), and I wear Hijab. I'm faced with the problem of being hired for work. I have passed every test for jobs that I have interviewed for and also the interviews. However, I am denied employment despite being qualified for the position offered. No reason is ever given for the denial. I can only guess the reason.. More

  • Answering questions about wearing Hijab

    I am a student and considering to wear Hijab. What simple and logical answer can I give when people ask about my Hijab, e.g., what makes you wear it?.. More

  • The best woman is the one who adheres to Hijab and all other Islamic duties

    What is better in the eyes of the Qur'an and the Sunnah? Wearing the Hijab, but cheating her husband and being a bad person? Or a person that never harmed anyone and believes in Allah and his Prophets but doesn't wears the Hijab?.. More

  • Wife As a New Convert to Islam Refuses Hijaab

    A friend of mine is married and his wife is a German lady who converted to Islam 10 years after they were living together without being married. When she became Muslim, she told her husband that she will accept Islam, but not scarf, but will try to wear decent cloths, which is the closest to the Islamic clothes. He had accepted it. A few years later.. More

  • Punishment for Neglecting Hijaab

    What is the punishment of not wearing Hijab? .. More

  • Fiancé wants her to take off Hijab

    I am 24 yrs old and recently engaged. I have been in contact with my fiancée over the Internet to clear some issues before marriage. I practise full Hijab and want to do so after marriage too. My fiancée is not so religiously inclined and is insisting on the removal of my Hijab after marriage. I have been disobedient to my parents in this matter too,.. More

  • Many Muslim Women Not Wearing Hijaab

    If a woman does not dress Hijab a Muslimah should she be regarded as someone who perhaps isn't ready to take this step, or as a hypocrite? Please advise as many Muslimahs in my area fit this description. Also, what is the meaning of the Hadith which states that "a woman may wear Hijab, but still naked to the world"? .. More

  • Wearing Hijab whether she believes in it or not

    Can a person wear a Hijab when she doesn't believe in it? (as in: forced by her parents) And does she receive reward?.. More

  • Logical reason for wearing Hijab

    I am not a knowledgeable person but take interest in learning about Islam and try to see the logic behind an Order by Allah. I am a female and covering of face is controversial. What I have understood that each Surah was descended in a particular circumstance to explain if and to make people understand when it is to be applied.Covering of face was.. More

  • Failure to Wear Hijab Before Male In-Laws

    My sister wear Hijab in front of everyone but due to some problem she is unable to do so far some person such as her husband's brother and some relatives but she wears Hijab with everyone. Is it correct to wear Hijab with some person and not others or she should wear Hijab with everyone. .. More

  • Wearing Hijab while in labor

    I will be having a baby soon, and I wear the Hijab. Do I have to wear my Hijab during labor if a male doctor or a male nurse is present and there is no option for a female doctor or nurse? Or am I not obligated to keep it on when in labor?.. More

  • New Muslimah needs proper cover

    I am a new Muslimah having just taken my Shahada a month ago. I wear hijab but I have a problem with clothing as I only own one long skirt and one long shirt which I have heard are not proper cover and I need to wear an abaya but I have no money to buy either? Is my skirt ok to wear until I can afford the proper covering? I obviously cannot stay inside.. More

  • Wearing or Not Wearing Hijaab

    I am a Tunisian woman. I am preparing a PHD in telecommunications in France. I am wearing the scarf. I am married and my husband and I are going to go back to Tunisia at the end of our studies. The problem is that in Tunisia the scarf is forbidden and it is certain that I can't work wearing it. My husband may have some problems finding a job because.. More

  • Woman's covering her face

    According to my understanding the order of covering face was revealed when Muslim women were disturbed and harmed by non-Muslims. It is amazing that even Muslim men nowadays look at women and talk about them etc. So, I think that the covering face is only compulsory where the women are unsafe or harmed like during traveling or moving from place to place.. More