HIP Hijab

[Veiled Princess 1]

When I make it to Saudia, I think I'll wear a hot pink niqab

I think that would be frowned upon there

I do hear that it's popular in the UAE though

[Henia 11]

Also just to tease my crazy curiousity does anyone here or know anyone that wears the Maroccan djellaba style with the hood drawn up and pinned with the half niqab...

Also does anyone know why or what purpose does it offer for women to wear the chador in a way that they have to hold it to keep it together instead of pinning in place? I know it has to do with culture, but seems pointless to me...even my husband wonders about this one!

Here in DZ they wear these half white niqabs...actually white is the norm here...all white.

[Bosco 1]

When I make it to Saudia, I think I'll wear a hot pink niqab

I think that would be frowned upon there

I do hear that it's popular in the UAE though

In the National Geographic movie Inside Mecca, the American convert Fidelma O'Leary wore some rather bright clothing on her hajj. If you image google her name, you will see some pics, I think.

[Sofiyya 1,687]

Does anyone ever wonder why there are so many articles and so much effort expended to convince women that hijab is required when the Quran says nothing about it as a mode of dress?

[UmmSqueakster 54]

Actually, I don't spend any time or brain cells thinking about hijab in anything other than a silly, valley girl fashion manner.

[Sofiyya 1,687]

That's a cute outfit. A little touch of Annie Oakley there.

[Henia 11]

Hijab is Beautiful - A photo gallery of hijabi sisters from around the world, to encourage sisters who would like to join them in hijab

This link had pictures and when it was a woman in full body, they erased her facial features, according to Islamic laws about representational art. The explanation the site had only went as to far as saying it was wrong because it's wrong.

Why? (Curiosity)

Well I am not sure if you continued to read about the Fiqh of picture making...but if you didnt I will post the article for you and give some explaination also.

Fiqh of Picture-Making

As-salaamu alaykum,

There is somewhat of a difference of opinion among the scholars in regard to pictures and other types of images. Most scholars seem to agree that the display of images is at best makruh and should only be done in a limited way for specific reasons. Many scholars hold that some kinds of pictures are haram. The way that I understand it is the following:

1) Drawings of inanimate objects and plants are halal except if they are used for shirk. That is, if you draw a picture of a tree with the intention of worshiping the picture of the tree, then that is haram. But otherwise it is halal.

2) Drawings of animate objects such as animals and humans are in general considered to be haram with the following exceptions:

a) If the image is partial or incomplete and not a full-body image, then this is halal

B) If the facial features of the image have been erased even if it is a full-body image, then this is halal

3) There is a difference of opinion about whether photography is to be considered the same as drawings (this is the opinion of Shaykh Munajjid) or is in a class of its own that does not have the same restriction as drawings (this is the opinion of Shaykh Yusuf Qaradawi, among others).

It is my personal preference to avoid what is doubtful as much as I can and therefore to avoid the use of full-body photographs of humans and animals if I can use partial images, erase the facial features, or avoid the use of such images altogether. However, other people may feel differently.

It is certainly difficult to follow such a rule in modern society, but I do not feel that it is "extreme". Inshallah, if we refrain from doing something for the sake of Allah SWT, He will reward us, and especially so if the sacrifice is difficult for us.

W'as-salaam alaykum

But basically in a nut shell, images and pictures (not included toys and picture books, etc intended for children) is forbidden as it is form of shikr (idol worship) seems kinda harse...but scholars agree on this. I myself, no have any images of living organisms with faces (humans, animals, etc) only flowers decorate my home. My daughter has dolls, picture books, etc of course...but not so many where she would ever even remotely *worship* them... ya get my meaning?

I was actually very surprised when my husband took me to his imaam friend's home where I saw countless pictures and porcelain statues... I was like SubhanAllah! Shocked me!

Does anyone ever wonder why there are so many articles and so much effort expended to convince women that hijab is required when the Quran says nothing about it as a mode of dress?

I do wonder that sometimes... may I ask you a question Szsz..do you veil?

[Veiled Princess 1]

Does anyone ever wonder why there are so many articles and so much effort expended to convince women that hijab is required when the Quran says nothing about it as a mode of dress?

I don't think this article was trying to convince anyone that it's required so much as just exploring a muslim woman who has made that decision.

I don't call myself trying to convince anyone else to do anything here... I wear it because I'm convinced that it is in the Quran... others interpret it differently and that's cool but it doesn't change my belief.

This question could work both ways.... Why is there so much effort to convince women to disrobe?

[doodlebug 3]

When I make it to Saudia, I think I'll wear a hot pink niqab

I think that would be frowned upon there

I do hear that it's popular in the UAE though

In the National Geographic movie Inside Mecca, the American convert Fidelma O'Leary wore some rather bright clothing on her hajj. If you image google her name, you will see some pics, I think.

Aww you beat me to it!! I was thinking of her when Rhama mentioned the hot pink color. It's definitely allowed since no color is ruled out at Hajj but she sure did stick out like a soar thumb!!! Pretty brazen irish woman there! I also loved her style of headcovering as well. I don't think she's used to it since Iv'e seen other documentaries of her on youtube.com (which is where I watched the Hajj program) and she only veiled when she went into the masjid.

[chris4336 3]

Yeah, I find that people put a tremenous amount of brain energy into discussing a piece of cloth on a woman's head.

I think all of the time and energy spent worrying about Hijab could be much better spent helping woman who actually are oppressed, reading Quran, and developing our own relationships with God. I'm not saying that as a comment regarding anyone here, just what I have come across in my own (admitedly very limited) study of Islam.

[Veiled Princess 1]

In the National Geographic movie Inside Mecca, the American convert Fidelma O'Leary wore some rather bright clothing on her hajj. If you image google her name, you will see some pics, I think.

I googled it but I just found a pic of her wearing a headcovering... no pink face veil I'd love to see that

[Bosco 1]

In the National Geographic movie Inside Mecca, the American convert Fidelma O'Leary wore some rather bright clothing on her hajj. If you image google her name, you will see some pics, I think.

I googled it but I just found a pic of her wearing a headcovering... no pink face veil I'd love to see that

No pink veil only she dressed as quite colorfully during the hajj

[crazyinEgypt 0]

I know this is totally and completely off topic, but here I go. Being a Christian, I know in the Bible it mentions the womans head being covered. Why is it that it's not practiced now? In Egypt the Christians many not have covered their heads out of the homes, but in church they do. Just curious.

[jordanianprincess 0]

I know this is totally and completely off topic, but here I go. Being a Christian, I know in the Bible it mentions the womans head being covered. Why is it that it's not practiced now? In Egypt the Christians many not have covered their heads out of the homes, but in church they do. Just curious.

We have to cover our hair in church here. Alot of chruches require it and even have a box of scarves before you walk in. We are also not allowed to wear lipstick when taking communion.

I think every church is different.

[crazyinEgypt 0]

I know this is totally and completely off topic, but here I go. Being a Christian, I know in the Bible it mentions the womans head being covered. Why is it that it's not practiced now? In Egypt the Christians many not have covered their heads out of the homes, but in church they do. Just curious.

We have to cover our hair in church here. Alot of chruches require it and even have a box of scarves before you walk in. We are also not allowed to wear lipstick when taking communion.

I think every church is different.

Really? Where are you at? I've thought it would be kinda cool if the churches here went back to this.