Is It Haram That the Shape of My Ears Show with My Hijab?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad

Question

I wear a tight hijab to cover my neck and hair, but the shape of my ears is visible despite my efforts to hide them. Is this permissible?

Answer

Thank you for your question. It is permissible that the shape of your ears show.

Modesty

Islam is a religion of modesty. The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “Every religion has its distinct characteristic, and the distinct characteristic of Islam is modesty.” [Ibn Maja]

And  the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and grant him peace) said, “There is never any obscenity in a thing, but it mars it, and there is never any modesty in a thing, but it adorns it.” [Ibn Maja]

I believe you will find, with time, that you will be more comfortable in a looser style, and you will appreciate the extra modesty as well. Until then, you are fulfilling your obligation.

Please see more details here:

• What Are the Requirements of Hijab?
• Does My Hijab Not Count If I Don’t Wear It Correctly?
• A Detailed Exposition of the Fiqh of Covering One’s Nakedness (awra)

May Allah give you the best of this world and the next.
[Ustadha] Shazia Ahmad
Checked and Approved by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick

Ustadha Shazia Ahmad lived in Damascus, Syria, for two years, where she studied aqidah, fiqh, tajweed, tafsir, and Arabic. She then attended the University of Texas at Austin and completed her Master’s in Arabic. Afterward, she moved to Amman, Jordan, where she studied fiqh, Arabic, and other sciences. She later moved back to Mississauga, Canada, where she lives with her family.