Hijab- The Modesty Crown of Muslim Women

Islam clearly states modesty as part of faith. Besides decency in manners and character, the word Modesty holds deep meanings in Islam. It is rightly to be linked with appropriate dressing which doesn’t reveal any private parts or inner beauty of the wearer so that when someone looks at that person whether male or female, doesn’t feel attracted or misled in any way. In Islam, not only women but also men are ordered to adorn themselves in a way that is most decent and the clear orders for both in this regard have been clearly mentioned in the Holy verses number 30 and 31 of Surah Nur.

With regards to the attire of Muslim Women, they are entitled to cover their heads up with a crown of modesty, and it is made obligatory for them. To be specific, this modesty crown is referred to as Hijab. Hijab can be specified as not only a piece of cloth with which head can be covered, but an outer piece of cloak type garment that will cover the whole body except face and wrists of both the hands.

While reading this article, readers must understand the purpose of life. The first and foremost duty of Muslims in this life is to worship none other than Allah; to follow what He has revealed and made obligatory for us. There is no confusion among the great scholars of Islam that Hijab is a must for every Muslim woman to follow. Without a doubt for a Muslim woman, in Hijab, lies the betterment of both worlds as obeying this beautiful commandment of Allah Almighty they are promised to achieve huge rewards.

Regarding Hijab in the Quranic verse it has been clearly mentioned that –

“O Prophet! Tell thy wives and daughters, and the believing women, that they should cast their outer garments over their persons (when abroad): that is most convenient, that they should be known (as such) and not molested. And Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.” (Al-Ahzab 33:59)

Allah Almighty has granted Muslim women this beautiful gift of Hijab to protect them from being mistreated while being treated with respect and honored. It’s not at all a symbol of oppression or compulsion as the West thinks but a real crown of modesty and a beautiful treasure which we Muslim women must wear with pride. Holy Quran says,

“And say to the believing women that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty; that they should not display their beauty and ornaments except what (must ordinarily) appear thereof; that they should draw their veils over their bosoms ….” (Al-Nur, 24:31)

So the above Quranic verses are a clear guidance for the Muslim women to wear their Hijab properly especially when they are in front of non-mahrams, and Allah Almighty only knows best. A Muslim woman in hijab is like a pearl and in Islam the highest dignity and honor has been given to the women. While wearing Hijab, women should not feel shy or oppressed in any means. She should feel the freedom in wearing it. And the most important thing is while wearing this modesty crown she should also make efforts to purify her soul. Modest behavior, decent attitude, moderate way of talking etc., these characteristics add much more honor and dignity for Muslim women. In other words, these features make her complete.