Reader on Modesty in Islam
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In the Quran, Allah tells us: “O children of Adam! We have sent down for you clothing to cover your nakedness and as an adornment. But, the best of clothing is mindfulness of Allah. This is one of Allah’s Signs, so that you may take heed.” [Quran, 7:26]
Our attire is not just a fabric we wear; it’s a reflection of our inner state, a shield safeguarding us, and a silent language speaking volumes about our respect for ourselves and our Creator. It’s an act of mindfulness, a conscious choice that connects us with Allah and serves as a constant reminder of our sacred bond with Him.
The Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “Allah is more deserving of modesty than people are.” [Tirmidhi; Abu Dawud]
This hadith encapsulates the essence of modesty in Islam—a virtue that extends beyond mere dress to encompass our behavior, thoughts, and overall conduct.
Our comprehensive guide delves into the multifaceted aspects of modesty in Islam, addressing a wide array of questions and concerns. With insights from our trained and reliable scholars at SeekersGuidance, this guide offers clarity and direction on a topic of paramount importance in our faith. Let this guide be your stepping stone to a more mindful, modest, and spiritually fulfilling life in adherence with Islamic teachings.
Clothing and Modesty in Islam
- Sunna Clothing
- Can Muslim Women Wear Tight Jeans and Tight Dresses at Home?
- Are Jeans Allowed for Men?
- Is Wearing Jeans Prohibited in Islam for Women?
- Is it Recommended to Wear a Kufi (Cap) at Home as a Sign of Modesty?
- Modesty: Kohl, Jilbabs, and Allah
- Is the Prayer of a Woman Praying in Leggings Valid?
- Praying While Wearing Soccer Shorts With Compression Leggings Underneath
- Denim Clothing, Saris, and Imitating the Unbelievers
- Can Someone Assault Another If She’s Not Dressed Properly?
- Is Dressing Immodestly a Sin?
- How Do I Deal with Scantily Dressed Female Colleagues?
- Are Males Allowed to Dress Up as Females?
- Must a Muslim Woman Cover Her Feet according to Shafi’i School?
- Is It Permissible to Wear Elegant, Colour-Coordinated Loose Clothing?
- Is It Permissible to Look at Women Who Do Not Cover Their Awrah without Lust according to Hanafi Fiqh?
- What Is Considered Modest for Women in Women-Only Gatherings?
Modesty in Attire and Social Conduct
- Can a Muslim Woman Wear Tight Jeans?
- Sunna Clothing
- The Awra (private area) of a Man
- Is it Haram to Like One’s Beauty?
- Socializing with People Who Swear
- Can a Muslim be a Fashion Model
Ethical and Moral Questions Related to Hijab
- Are Good Deeds Unaccepted If You Don’t Wear Hijab?
- How Can Hijab Be Relevant in a Xenophobic Society If It Is Meant to Protect Us?
- Hijab in the Workplace.
- Does Watching Hijab Pornography Lead to Disbelief?
- Can a Son Force His Mother to Wear a Hijab?
- Am I a “Dayyuth” If I Let My Wife Go out Without Hijab?
- Can I Remove My Hijab In Front of a Blind Man?
- Is It Permissible To Ask My Wife To Wear a Hijab During Intercourse?
- Is It Obligatory That One’s Hijab Covers the Chest Even if One’s Shirt Is Loose?
- Do Women Have to Wear Hijab After Menopause—What About When They Are Elderly?
- Can a Woman Wear a Wig Instead of a Hijab on a Job Interview?
- How Should We Understand the Relation Between Umar and the Verse Regarding Hijab?
- Can I Marry Someone Who Doesn’t Wear the Hijab as a Second Wife?
- Is the Fast of a Woman Not Wearing the Hijab (Veil) Valid? (Shafi’i)
- I am Struggling to Wear a Hijab. Is It Better for Me Not to Wear It at All?
- Do I Need to Wear a Hijab in Front of My Male First Cousins?
- Have I Sinned Because My Male Workmates May Have Seen Me Accidentally Without Hijab?
- Can You Clarify the Standard Explanation of the Verse of Hijab? [Shafi’i]
- Denying the Obligation of Wearing Hijab
The Practice and Challenges of Wearing a Hijab
- Wearing a Hijab in Hot Weather
- Hijab in the Workplace
- Removing the Hijab
- Hijab and Abaya in Hot Weather
- Can I Make a Bun under My Hijab?
- Difficulties with Hijab in the West
Cultural and Social Contexts of Hijab
- Is Hijab Worn Out of Culture or Obligation?
- Hijab Clothing: Desi-style, Arab-style, or Western-style?
- Can I Post My Pictures on Social Media While Wearing the Correct Hijab?
- Is It Permissible To Go Outside With Family Members Who Don’t Wear Hijab?
- Is It Sinful for Me To Step Out With My Family Members Who Don’t Wear Hijab?
Hijab, Safety, and Personal Choice
- Can I Remove My Hijab To Escape the Abuse in My Home?
- Is It Permissible for Me To Remove My Hijab Because I Fear for My Safety in Poland?
- Can I Take Off My Hijab for Safety Concerns or for a Job?
- Will Allah Hate Me for Removing My Hijab?
Understanding the Hijab and Its Requirements
- Requirements of Hijab
- What Are the Requirements of Hijab?
- Does My Hijab Not Count If I Don’t Wear It Correctly?
- What Extent of Raising the Hijab Is Considered to Be Like the Hump of a Camel?
- Can One Cover One’s Chest With Loose Clothing, or Must the Hijab Be Drawn Down Over It?
- Is My Volumised Hijab Like A Camel Hump and Therefore, Cursed?
- Does the Hijab Have to Cover the Chest?
- Is It Sufficient to Wear Baggy Trousers and Long Tops with a Hijab?
- Is It Sufficient To Wear a “Shalwar Kameez” and Hijab As One’s Islamic Clothing Due to Custom?
- Hijab and Covering
- Is the Hijab Obligatory?
- Does My Hijab Not Count If I Don’t Wear It Correctly?
- Is Hijab Necessary to Recite the Quran, Send Blessings on the Prophet, or Make Supplications?
Legal and Ethical Considerations
- Permissibility Of Selling Hijabs To Non-Hijabis
- Can I Write the Quran on a Hijab for an Art Project?
- Is It Permissible for Me To Take Off My Hijab Since I Have Reached Menopause as a Teenager?
- Will Allah Hold Me Accountable for My Wife and Sister Not Observing Hijab?
Hijab and Family Dynamics
- Parents’ Disapproval of Hijab
- How to Share with My Parents about Secretly Wearing the Hijab?
- What To Do About My Pictures Online From the Time Before I Wore Hijab?
- Parents won’t let me wear hijab until I respect them more
- My Husband Won’t Let Me Wear the Hijab
- Can Parents Force Their Daughter to Wear the Hijab?
- How Do I Cope With My Parents’ Fear and Disapproval of Hijab?
- How Can I Convince My Family Members to Wear the Hijab?
- Can I Obey My Parents If They Forbid Me to Wear the Hijab?
- Pressured by my Parents to Take Off my Hijab: How Should I Respond?
- My Non-Muslim Parents Get Upset When I Wear the Hijab
- Should I Wear the Hijab? – My Parents Don’t Agree
Personal Struggles
- I Struggle to Wear Hijab Daily – Does That Make Me a Hypocrite?
- Should I Remove Photos Online of Me Without Hijab?
- Should I Wear the Hijab Despite the Difficulty to Get a Job Wearing It?
- Is removing Hijab and Make-Up a Form of Apostasy?
Hijab in Social Context
- Young Muslims in Co-ed Schools
- Posting Pictures Online
- Explaining why I wear hijab
- Can I Remove My Hijab for My Safety?
- Should I Go To A Family Gathering Where My Cousin Will Be Without Hijab?
- Can I Send a Picture Of Myself Without Hijab To a Potential Suitor’s Mother?
- Is It Permissible to Look at Women Who Don’t Wear Hijab?
Ethical and Moral Questions Related to Hijab
- Marrying a Practicing Non-Hijabi
- Prayer, Past Sins, and the Hijab
- A Beautician With Non-Hijab Clients: Am I Accountable When They Go Out Uncovered?
- Weddings & Hijab: Advising a Future Spouse
- Should I Remove the Hijab Because I Am a Bad Example for Others?
- Maintaining Hijab During One’s Wedding: Advising a Potential Spouse
Niqab and Its Rulings
- Doesn’t the Niqab Remove Women from Society?
- What Is the Ruling regarding Meeting a Potential Spouse as a Niqabi Revert?
- Do I Have to Wear a Niqab in a Muslim Country?
- Am I Permitted to Supplicate for a Wife Who Wears a Niqab?
- Is It Necessary for Women to Wear the Niqab in the Hanafi School?
- The Lawful Nature of Niqab (Face Veiling)
- Do I Need to Wear a Niqab?
- Is Niqab Obligatory in Our Religion?
- Wearing the Niqab and Rulings Specific to the Family of the Prophet (Maliki)
Articles
- Properties of a Muslim’s Clothing
- The Blessing of Being a Woman
- Hijab is Not an Oppression to Women
- The Properties of Speech
- Personal Arrogance Checklist
- Imam Ghazali’s the Importance of Character
- Good Character is Not Becoming Angry
- Raising a Muslim with Manners
- Difference Between Self-respect and Arrogance
- Prophetic Guidance on Humility and Being Gentle with Believers
- Balancing Confidence and Humility
- Dalia Mogahed on The Hijab: A Case of Misplaced Blame?
- Adab 13: The Proprieties of Clothing and Dress
Videos and Podcasts Relating to Modesty
- Praiseworthy Traits of a Muslim
- Content of Character
- Dress and Adornment by Sheikh Yusuf Weltch
- Beyond Hijab: Modesty Amongst Women in Islam
- Modesty in Islam – Shaykh Ibrahim Osi-Efa
