VEIL FOR WOMEN

VEIL FOR WOMEN

Dear Islamic brothers! Not only should we protect our own eyes from unlawful gazing, but also we should motivate the [Maharim] female members of our family to observe Islamic veil. Observance of veil is extremely essential for women. Non-observance of veil sometimes proves to be very harmful. Non-observance of Islamic veil is one of the causes of indecency and immodesty in our society. Some liberal-minded women consider veil to be a type of detention and regard it awkward to observe veil, These types of people should learn that observance of veil is actually a blessing, not a burden. It preserves the honour of women. It is as if observance of Islamic veil serves as a shield for women. Remember that the commandment of observing Islamic veil is given by Allah.

Why is purdah only for women?

Dear Islamic brothers! Undoubtedly, Islam is such a pure religion which guards the honour and chastity of women, it is for the reason, woman is commanded to stay in the house so that she, staying in the house, could take care of domestic affairs gracefully, fulfil the rights of her husband, give proper upbringing to her children and guard her chastity and honour. A woman’s stay in her house is immensely important and it guarantees many advantages. In this context, let’s listen to some Madani pearls mentioned on page 105 of the 170-page book ‘Islami Zindagi’:

1. A woman is a wealth of the house and the wealth is kept hidden. It is of great risk to show it to everyone as it might be stolen. Similarly, it is necessary to hide woman from others.

2. Woman in house is like a flower in a garden and the flower blossoms in garden. If it is brought out of its garden, plucking from its bud then it will get faded. In the same way, woman’s garden is her house and family. Don’t bring her out of her house for nothing otherwise she will also get faded. A woman’s heart is extremely delicate and it accepts every kind of effect very soon. It is for the reason, they are described as fragile glass.

3. In our society, woman is called ‘Sinf-e-Naazuk’ (sensitive gender) so the sensitive things should be kept away from the stones. She might get hurt. The gazes of strange people are like hard stones for her. Therefore, protect her from the strange people.

4. A woman is an honour and dignity of her husband, father and grandfather even for her entire family. The similitude of woman is that of pure white clothing; even a little spot on it appears visibly and the gazes

of strange people are dirty stains for her. So, she should be protected from these stains.

5. The most glowing praise for a woman is that she should not pay attention towards any non-Mahram other than her husband and if she acts on the contrary then understand that she has lost her excellence

and quality thereafter she would not feel like to deal domestic affairs properly that would lead to destruction of her home.

Dear Islamic brothers! Have you observed that how important it is to observe veil for women. Things are worsening day by day, so there is a dire need to be conscious as much as possible. Therefore, we should also make our women understand with affection; guide them about the disadvantages of not observing veil and make them punctual of observing veil.

(Ref: Thought-provoking speech of weekly

Sunnah-Inspiring Ijtima

Consequence of having Non-

Mahrams’ Company

9-February-2017. By Dawat e Islami)