256. Hijaab

By Asma Bint Shameem

It’s an order from Allaah Subhaanahu wa Ta’aala to us women to observe hijaab. 

PART of that hijaab, is to dress modestly, cover ourselves appropriately and NOT to display our beauty and ourselves to others. 

Allaah says:

“O Prophet! Tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers to draw their cloaks (veils) all over their bodies (i.e., screen themselves completely except the eyes or one eye to see the way). That will be better, that they should be known (as free respectable women) so as not to be annoyed. And Allah is Ever OftForgiving, Most Merciful”

[al-Ahzaab 33:59]

If we claim to be *believing* *women*, we MUST *behave* like one too. 

It goes against the very *principles of hijaab* that we dress up in the most beautiful clothes and makeup and then put our pictures up on social media, for people to see, even if our hair is covered. 

That opens the door to all sorts of temptations and evil. 

Allaah Subhaanahu wa Ta’aala says:

“And when you ask (his wives) for anything you want, ask them from behind a screen, that is purer for your hearts and for their hearts”

[al-Ahzaab 33:53] 

If this was the order of Allaah for the wives of the Prophet sal Allaahu Alayhi wa sallam, and the Sahaabah, who were the PUREST of the pure, and the BEST of the best, then what about me and you?

Putting up pictures of herself on social media where non Mahrams can also see them, is NOT appropriate for a Muslimah, even if it’s a ‘few’ followers or even if it’s just ‘one’ nonmahram man. 

Shaikh Salah as-Sawy said:

“Putting up personal photos on public sites like this is not permissible for those who fear Allaah, since this is an occasion for others to be tempted by her and an opening to have an excuse to contact her. It breaks down the barriers of modesty between the sexes, and most fires are from the smallest of sparks. Therefore, we advise our sisters to stop doing that and to remember always that this culture is a foreign import; it has no relation to our culture, nor does it fit within our values.”

And Allaah knows best