A Guide for Muslimah

A must for every muslimah....

1. Covering ALL Of The Body

It is an agreed position by many respected scholars that the face and hands of the woman must be covered. Some scholars say it is permissible to uncover the face and the hands of the woman as long as there is no fitna (infatuation) caused by this action. Two things must be taken into consideration

a) if she is beautiful and beautifies her face and hands with external substances, or
b) the society around her is corrupt where men do not lower their gaze, then it is prohibited for her to uncover her face and hands.

On the authority of the wife of the prophet (pbuh), Umm Salama (RA) said:

"When the verse was revealed that they should cast their outer garments over their bodies' was revealed, the women of Ansar came out as if they had crows over their heads by wearing outer garments.

2.The hijab must not be a display

The hijab itself must not be a display. Allah ordained it so as to cover the beauty of women and not for showing off. Allah (swt) says `And not show of their adornment except only that which is apparent.' (S24:31).

AND `And stay in your houses and do not display yourselves like that of the times of ignorance.' (S33:33).

It is in no way logical that the hijab itself be a source of display.

3. The hijab must not be transparent

The purpose of wearing hijab must be achieved. In order for the hijab to be a cover, it must not be made of transparent material making the woman covered only by name, while in reality she is naked.

The prophet (pbuh) is quoted as saying:

"In the latest part of my Ummah (nation of Muslims) there shall be women who would be naked in spite of being dressed, they have their hair high like the humps of the Bukht camel, curse them, for they are cursed. They will not enter Al-Jannah and would not even perceive its odour, although it's fragrance can be perceived from a distance of 500 years travelling by camel" This indicates that a woman could cause herself a grave and destructive sin if she puts on a garment that is thin and transparent and which clearly shapes her body's features.

4.Hijab must be roomy, and not tight.

The hijab is a safeguard against fitna. If it is tight, it will be descriptive of the woman's body and this violates and defeats the whole purpose of hijab.

5.The hijab must not be perfumed

On the authority of Ad'Diya Al-Maqdisi, the prophet (pbuh) said:
"Any woman who perfumes herself and passes by some people that they smell her scent, then she is a Zaniyah (adulteress)."

6. The hijab shouldn't resemble the dress of a man

Imam Ahmed, an-Nissa'ee reported the prophet (pbuh) to have said: "Women who assume the manners of men are not from us and also those of men who assume the manners of women." Abu Huraira narrated that: "The Prophet (pbuh) CURSED the man who wears the dress of a woman and the woman who wears the dress of a man."

7.The hijab must not resemble the garments of the kuffar

Abu Dawoud and Ahmed have related the prophet (pbuh) said: "The one who take the similitude (manner) of a certain people, then he/she becomes one of them."
Abdullah bin Ummar (RA) said: "The Prophet (pbuh) saw me wearing two garments dyed in saffron (orange), whereupon he said: these are the clothes (usually worn) by the kuffar, so do not wear them."

8.The hijab should not be for fame

Abu Dawoud and Ibn Majah have related the prophet to saying: "The one who wears a garment designed for a worldly fame, Allah will make them wear a garment of humility on the Day Of Resurrection then he will be set ablaze." The garment of fame is any garment a person wears to make themselves look famous. This applies whether the garment is highly precious and shows admiration to the life of this world or if it is chosen of a low quality to show lack of interest to this worldly life. The person may put on clothes with distinct colours so as to draw attention, act proudly and/or arrogantly.

9.Concealed ways of display

Examining the various conditions about the hijab one can clearly recognise that many of the young Muslim women are not fulfilling these conditions. Many just take "half-way" measures, which not only mocks the community in which she lives, but also mocks the commands of Allah (swt). They consider what they put on now wrongly as "hijab" So, O muslimoon, be mindful to Allah (swt) and His Messenger (pbuh), and do not deceived by those who "bless" this action of yours and conceal their true intentions. Do not be deceived, and there is no excuse to follow the evil.

If you are sincere in achieving Al-Jannah, then be mindful of these things, insha'allah



Here are six beautiful gems for every Muslim to live by

1. IMAAN , Every Muslim should strive for perfect Imaan.

To have firm conviction that
· All success lies only in the hands of ALLAH alone
· The treasures of every thing is in the hands of ALLAH alone
· ALLAH is the creator and controller of all things and conditions

ALLAH does every thing without the help of the entire creation, while the entire creation can do nothing without the help of ALLAH.

The Kalima is the most excellent of all form of zikr.

A person who recites the kalima 100x daily, his face will be shining like the 14th moon on the day of Qiamat .

Frequent recitation renews the Imaan. It is the best of all good deeds. Continuous recitation leaves no sin unwashed.

Nothing prevents this kalima from reaching ALLAH.

Listen frequently to talks about the qualities of ALLAH .

Speak (give da'wat) many times (at least 25x)

So with the awareness that ALLAH is the creator and controller of every thing.

Think & ponder of the attributes of ALLAH.

Only in following the sunnah of Nabi (SAW) is there success, any other lifestyle leads to failure in this life and in the hereafter.

To revive a sunnah in the time of Fitnah & corruption, the reward is equal to that of 100 shuhadaa (martyrs) .

Give da'wah about the importance of sunnah.

Learn & practice daily sunnahs.

2. SALAAH , Salaah should be given preference over all matters.
Our life outside salaah should be on the pattern of salaah.
If our salaah is correct, then our whole lives will be corrected.
The key to Jannah is through salaat .
Salaat makes our daily rizq (sustenance) easy.
Give da'wat about the importance of salaah .
Invite towards salaah.
Perform long rakaats of nafl salaah.


3. ZIKR , We should remember the Almighty with every breath we take
Zikr polishes the heart; brings peace of mind & removes difficulties in this world & uplifts the punishment in the grave
Learn & read mas noon dua's ...lstighfaar; Durood on Nabie (SAW) & Third kalima 100x daily (moming&evening ).


4. IKRAAM , A Muslim should always be ready to assist a fellow Muslim at all costs.
A person who helps a muslim in need , ALLAH grants 73 favours to such person.1 favour is sufficient to fulfill all his needs in this world & 72 is to raise his status in the hereafter.
Make salaam; respect elders & ulama; treat juniors with kindness; visit the sick; attend janaza's & nikah & give good advi ce.


5. IKHLAAS, Anything we do, we do for Allah alone
A person who gives a date only to please ALLAH, ALLAH will grant such person a mountain of reward, but if a person gives for name & fame, ALLAH will take them to task.
To make intention & check during & after deeds that it is solely for the pleasure of ALLAH


6. DAWAH ILLAL-LAAH , Always show those around you the beauty of our deen.
One morning or evening in the path of ALLAH is better than the whole world & whatever it contains. A little while in the path of ALLAH is more in reward than making Ibadat the whole night near the Hajeraswad on Laylatul Qadr. The smoke, let alone the fire of Jahannam is not allowed to touch that part of the body on which dust settles in the path of ALLAH

To create in us the capacity to give our lives for the deen of ALLAH.




PASS THIS MESSAGE ON. IF YOU DO NOT, NOTHING WILL BEFALL YOU...
BUT IF YOU DO... YOU MAY HAVE BROUGHT SOMEONE CLOSER TO HIS CREATOR.

Ameen...