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Here is an interesting article: I know its long, but it is really interesting and beneficial. I do agree with the girls on here who feel it is insulting for someone to say hijab is not fard, when some do feel it is because of proof stated below. Religion isnt a joke, and I am sure for those who wear it know why they wear it, and are commited to wearing it for the sake of their Creator. I feel none of us have the right to decide whether it is fard or not. May Allah guide us all to what he loves most, and grant us with his paradise. Ameen...

THE VEIL IN ISLAM

By Dr. Gibril F. Haddad

as appeared in The Muslim Magazine Fall 1999 issue.

"O children of Adam, we have provided you with garments to cover your bodies, as well as for luxury. But the best garment is the garment of righteousness. These are some of Allah’s signs, that they may take heed." [7:26] Today we find the Muslim community most divided on one subject: the veil or hijab. Despite the clear rulings of Sharia on this subject, many people claim that the order for women to cover all but their faces and hands is not found in Islam.

In this brief treatment, we will cite proofs from the source texts of Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh) from which the obligation of veiling is derived.

The Arabic word for "veiling" is hijab. Lexically it means "cover", and in Islam it means two things:

Woman's clothing such as the head-to-toe garment specifically called jilbab and khimar.

Separation of the places where men and women respectively congregate.

Obligation of Hijab as Stated in Qur'an

"O Prophet! Tell your wives and daughters and the women of the believers to draw their cloaks (jalabib) close round them (when they go abroad)..." (33:59)

Ibn Rushd in Bidaya al-Mujtahid (1:83) said that this verse has been adduced as proof that no part of a woman's body should be evident to those who are not among the prohibited degrees of relationship (mahram) or her husband. Al-Qurtubi in his commentary on the verse said that the jilbab is the cloak that conceals all of the body including the head.

"And tell the believing women to lower their gaze and be modest, and to display of their adornment only that which is apparent, and to draw their veils over their bosoms..." (24:31) "…only that which is apparent" applies to women’s face and hands.

"... And when you ask of them (the wives of the Prophet) anything, ask it of them from behind a veil. . ." (33:53) Al-Qurtubi said in commentary of this verse: "The consensus of Muslims is that the genitals and backside constitute nakedness for men and women, as well as all of woman except her face and hands, but some disagreed about the latter two." This means the consensus of Muslims included them in the definition of her nakedness based on verse 33:59 and the hadith cited below.

Obligation of Hijab as Stated in Hadith

Among proofs for the veil in the Sunna are the following authentic hadiths (traditional reports) of the Prophet – (s):

"Ayesha ® reported that Asma’ the daughter of Abu Bakr ® came to the Messenger of Allah (s) while wearing thin clothing. He approached her and said: 'O Asma’! When a girl reaches the menstrual age, it is not proper that anything should remain exposed except this and this. He pointed to the face and hands." [Abu Dawud]

Ibn Qudama in al-Mughni (1:349) explained that showing the face and hands are a specific dispensation within the general meaning of the hadith "All of the woman’s body is considered her nakedness [to those outside the mahram relationship or her husband]." (al-mar'atu `awra)

`Ayesha ® said: "I used to enter the room where the Messenger of Allah (s) and my father (Abu Bakr) were later buried in without having my garment on me, saying it is only my husband and my father. But when 'Umar ibn Al-Khattab ® was later buried in (the same place), I did not enter the room except that I had my garment on being shy from 'Umar."

The Prophet's specification to Umm Salama that women should also cover their feet in prayer, narrated in the Sunan. This included the feet into the definition of her legal nakedness. "Women who are clothed but (at the same time) naked , turning their heads sideways this way and that like the humps of the camel, shall never enter Paradise nor even smell its fragrance."

The jurists have divided woman's nakedness into two categories:

Lesser nakedness (`awra mukhaffafa): the face, hands, head, neck, forearms, feet, torso and back.

Greater nakedness (`awra mughallaza): all of her body except the above parts.

`Ayesha’s (ra) strictness on the question is a well known saying, "When a woman reaches puberty she must cover whatever her mother and grandmother must cover." A woman's covering (al-khimar) is defined by `Ayesha as "nothing short of what covers both the hair and skin." (innama al-khimaru ma wara al-sha`r wa al-bashar).

Covering the Face The khimar (pl. khumur) actually refers to the head covering, so that a better translation of 24:31 would be: "and to draw their headcovers (khumurihinna) over their bosoms..." (24:31)

It is essential to understand the two interpretations of the command to "draw their headcovers over" among the women of the Companions and the generation that immediately succeeded them, on which are based the two views of the Four Schools, namely, cover everything or expose only the face and hands:

Some women drew from the top down, some from the sides and over. The result for the first category was to cover the face, while the second category left the face uncovered according to one's own discretion.

Following are two hadiths that illustrate the use of the khimar (face-veil) applied by women Companions of the verse quoted above.

Abu Hurayra gave the following account of his mother's conversion: I came to the Prophet - Allah bless and greet him -- weeping one day and said: "O Messenger of Allah, I have been inviting my mother to Islam and she has been refusing. Today I asked her again, and she said something about you which I hated to hear. Ask Allah to guide Abu Hurayra's mother!" Whereupon the Prophet -- Allah bless and greet him -- said: "O Allah! Guide Abu Hurayra's mother." Then I returned home cheered up by the Prophet's -- Allah bless and greet him -- supplication. When I arrived at the door of the house I found it closed. Hearing my footsteps, my mother said: "Abu Hurayra, do not come in yet." I could hear the sound of water. She washed herself and wore her robe (dir') and headcover (khimâr) then she opened the door and said: "Abu Hurayra! I bear witness that there is no God but Allah and that Muhammad is Allah's servant and messenger!" I returned at once to the Prophet -- Allah bless and greet him --, weeping for joy, and said to him: "O Messenger of Allah, good news! Allah has answered your request and guided my mother!" He glorified and praised Allah, thanking Him and saying good things. I said: "O Messenger of Allah! Ask Allah that He make me and my mother beloved to his believing servants and that He make them beloved to us." The Prophet – Allah bless and greet him -- said: "O Allah! Make Your little servant (here meaning Abu Hurayra) and his mother beloved to Your believing servants, and make the believers beloved to the two of them." Not one believer is brought into existence who hears about me without seeing me except he loves me.

Ayesha said: "By Allah, I never saw any women better than the women of the Ansar (i.e. the women of Madina) or stronger in their confirmation of Allah's Book! When Sura al-Nur was revealed -- "and to draw their 'khumur' over their bosoms" (24:31) -- their men went back to them reciting to them what Allah had revealed to them, each man reciting it to his wife, daughter, sister, and relative. Not one woman among them remained except she got up on the spot, tore up her waist-wrap and covered herself from head-to-toe (i`jtajarat) with it. They prayed the very next dawn prayer covered from head to toe (mu`tajirat)."

And Allah knows best.

You all just blew this whole thing out of porportion. Don't get mad at each other.

We are just humans, we are NO ONE to judge other peoples choices. Hijab is "fard," meaning its a must for a Muslim woman. Lets not forget it is also required for non-muslims too. (Jews, and Christians) It was practiced back then, but nowadays you dont see it often among the Christians. Another thing is, if you notice.. the Virgin Mary always has a covering on her head.. and her clothes are loose. So its nothing new for Chrisitans. No one really makes a big deal about nuns wearing "hijab." But when it comes to Muslims.. its something wierd for some odd reason. its a symbol of oppression when Islam gives women rights. I have been wearing it for about 6 years now.. and I am in my early 20's. I absolutely love it. I feel comfortable wearing it, I feel I have more freedom.

Hijab means "covering" in arabic, but Islam expands the word more. It also means being modest. Hijab is also a womans personality, and she should act.

Also, men are required to dress modesy in Islam. SO yes, they do wear hijab. Its not just the women.

My whole point is wearing the hijab is something between God and the girl herself. Nothing like, "my husband wants me to wear it at times" or "i took it off because of harassment" should be reasons to take it off. Cause ultimately you are doing it to please Allah, and Allah alone. Its a commitment a girl makes. If she wishes to take it off, then thats her choice. But please guys, becareful and dont play God. I do it too, we just need to becareful.

Allah knows best.

PS.. no such thing as bad questions.. for every misconception we clear up, we are rewarded for it.

hello everyone....

I have a question about the I-134. I dont make enough to support my husband...I only make 9 bucks an hour, and i only have a couple thousand dollars in the bank. I have never filed for tax because i was never required to. so how in the world do i go about support him. i know my brother will help me in any way possible...he maks enough. so what do we do from here......what form does he fill out and what form do i fill out???

thanks

ok...but which one should i pursue...the I-130 or the I-129....

I have heard the I-130 is hard nowadays and the process is so much longer especially if it is for a Middle Eastern Male.????

he recieved his packet for the k-3..but it does not say anywhere for him to bring an affidavit...just the petitioners check stubs. however, i only make about 9 dollars an hour. i do have a brother thats willing to support him though.

when does he fill out the affidavit? does it matter that i can not support my husband?

i hope u guys get what i mean...

thanks....

Hello Everyone-

Hopefully all is well with you...

I filed for the I-129 for my husband and also his I-130. Both have been approved. I have sent out the Affidavit of support, and the DS230 Application to the NVC. I am now waiting on an approval for it to be sent to the embassy in Egypt.

However, 2 days ago my husband recieved his packet for the I-129. It is stating for him to send out my check stubs..but doesnt say anything about his sending out the affidavit of support. I only make 9 dollars an hour, so there is no way I can support him. My brother is willing to support him (I used him for the I-864)

Anyone know if there even is an affidavit of support for the K3?

I would also like anyones opinion as to which visa I should pursue...I've been told the I-130 may take years....

Thank you all in advance....And best of luck to everyone from the bottom of my heart.

that is what is confusing me....is an Affidavit of Support even required for the K3?

My husband reiceved his packet and it just states for him to bring my proof of employment. I only make 9 bucks an hour. so how would it work for me? any one have any idea???

that is what is confusing me....is an Affidavit of Support even required for the K3?

My husband reiceved his packet and it just states for him to bring my proof of employment. I only make 9 bucks an hour. so how would it work for me? any one have any idea???

Hello guys-

I just have a few questions. I am filing the I-130 for my husband. It has been approved and everything. I recieved my package with the Immigrant Visa and the Affidavit of support.

Now the Affidavit is driving me crazy. I am a natural born US citizen. I only make about 9 bucks an hour. Never filed for taxes because this is my first job. So it is obvious I can't support my husband. However, my brother is making over 125% over the poverty line. What forms am I required to fill out, and what forms is he required to fill out???

The package contains: I-864, I-864A, I-864W, and I-864EZ.

They are also requiring an IRS publication:

What does the sponsor do when he/she was not required by aw to file an income tax return during a given year?

If you did not have to file a tax return, attach a written explanation and a copy of the instructions from the IRS publication that shows you were not obligated to file. For general information on income tax obligations, visit the IRS website.

Does anyone know where in the world or even have a link to what I am supposed to submit for this?

Any information from anyone would do.

Thank you allllll in advance...you guys are the best.

I just recieved my package for the DS230. It contains two parts. The first one must be signed by my husband abroad...do I mail this out to him? It also states that certian documents must be mailed out like...police records, military and so on. He is planning on sending me certified copies of these so that I can just mail it out together with the Affidavit of support. Is that ok?

There is also a sheet I recieved with a bar code. It says for the affidavit of support and PART 1 of the DS230 to be mailed out. what about the second part?????

If anyone has really good experience with this, you can email me at hmm084@yahoo.com...

Or reply here...thanks a bunch..I really appreciate this!