Wednesday, May 9, 2012

GUIDING PRINCIPLES OF HIJAB/NIQAB



                                ACKNOWLEGMENT
In fact I do not know the words that I will use to show my appreciation and gratitude to Almighty Allah who gave me the opportunity to write this book (Guiding principles of Hijab/Niqab). Indeed, this is a bounty from Allah.                                                                                                                                                    Indeed, I must express my sincere gratitude to the following people for their immense contributions towards the success of this publication; these include Muhammad Gidado Adamu, Malam Abubakar Jumare Gixaxo Zaria May Allah grant them Aljannatil Firdaus. I am also highly Indebted to my scholar Malam Ahmad Bello Dogarawa who always encourages me on publications. May Allah reward him abundantly. Mal. Muhammad Aminu Jumare Makarfi (Alkali) has also played significant role may Allah reward him. Lastly, many thanks go to Dr. Ladan whom, out of his tight schedules, was able to give me a maximum cooperation; Jaza kumullahu khairan. Also, may Allah reward anybody who contributes in one way or the other towards the success of this work.
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Dedication                                                 
I dedicated this book to my mother Malama Fatima Dalhatu Zaria and my father Malam Abubakar Ibrahim.  May Allah forgive them and grant them paradise without accountability.                                                             















           
 FOREWARD                                                 
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. The Prophet (S.A.W) said ‘’ Who ever sees an abomination should change it with his hand; if he is unable he should change it with his tongue; if he is unable then he should change it with his heart……’’.The content of this booklet agrees with the injunction of our Noble Prophet (S.A.W); Hijab/Niqab (women veil) as an injunction in the Qur’an is not an issue for derogatory statements by right-thinking being in this universe. Any God-fearing Nigerian, Muslim and non –Muslim alike and aid devoid of sentiment will acknowledge the wearing of Hijab/Niqab as an attempt towards preservation of women chastity. Hence, the booklet “Guiding Principles of Hijab/Niqab (women covering ) and Nasiha  to Isah Hassan Tikumah’’ is a sincere and proper attempt towards proper intellectual presentation of this issue as against some thaqafiyun (cultural)  writers like Tikumah and his likes, who are probably messengers of the Orientelists.                                  This booklet is divided into two sections. The first section contains the guiding principles of hijab; eleven conditions governing wearing of hijab are mentioned. Relevant Quranic verses, authentic prophetic traditions and interpretations of prominent scholars of Tafsir of both old and contemporary scholars such as bin Kathir, Tabari, al Sabuni, al -Sa’adi, e.t.c are cited to illucidate the author’s views. he author in order to clear ambiguity, in the minds of readers took his time to look at the divergent opinions upheld by scholars on Niqab. Among such are Sheikhs Bin Baz, Nasirudden Al-Bany, al–Uthaimeen and others.                                                                                                                      
The second section of this work is an advice to Tikumah; not only on his position on Niqab but also on his negative description of Islamic scholars whom he described as dormant.  Also, the author appealed to Tikumah to avoid  sweeping statements by assuming that all women in  Hijab/Niqab are morally debased or since  he has been unable to identify any student in Niqab  in his class he went ahead  to write to insinuate that other lecturers should ban the use of Niqab in their lessons.                                                                                    
 Lastly the author presented some merits on wearing of Hijab with evidences from the Qur’an and Sunnah.                                                         
  This booklet is thought-provoking for those who care to search for truth sake.                                                                                                          
                                                                                                                           Dr. Abdulkadir Aliyu Ladan           
Islamic Studies Section, Department of Education,
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria                




GUIDING PRINCIPLES OF HIJAB (WOMEN COVERING)

                                                                                                       CHAPTER 1;                                                                      

POSITION OF WOMEN
Allah has endowed mankind with great bounties by sending His Messenger Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wa’alihi wasallam), who explained the laws of Allah to us. Womenfolk have been honored, dignified and protected by Allah through Islam. Islam has informed us that when one woman becomes knowledgeable, it is as if the whole society has acquired the knowledge and also when women become good or bad, it is as if the whole society has become good or bad. Islam is proud of women.
Jews, the enemies of Islam, are tirelessly working day and night to corrupt and bastardize Muslim women because they know that women are the backbone of every society. Women are the pillars of the society because they give the basic moral, social and religious training to the growing children of our society. If we observe closely, we will realize that several methods have been employed to destroy us of our moral training. This is evident in the films and homes videos produced which have senseless songs, indecent dressing, and equally tend to convince girls to avoid and hate marriage through such films[1]. This sad situation prompted me to explain the injunction of Allah regarding women’s dressing and the principles behind it, with particular reference to forbidden dressing for Muslim women; as well as the dressing of the dwellers of the Hell fire. The Messenger of Allah indicated that it would be the order of the day when world is coming to an end (signs of the coming of the Judgment Day).  I have also examined the Niqab (covering of the head and face). With this, Allah protects women against all humiliation and molestation because of their dignity and prestige.
It is a command from Allah that Muslim women should wear hijab when going to work, hospital, farm or for visitation; in-fact where ever they intend to go. It has to be the prescribed hijab that will indicate decency, modesty and dignity on the part of the women and according to the teaching of Islam and for those who sincerely obey the commands of Allah. By wearing the right-type of hijab, it clearly shows how obedient a woman is to Allah (S.W.T) and the Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa’alihi wasallam). It is the first sign of taqwa identified among Muslim women. Hijab is an Islamic creed which must be worn by every believing woman. Hijab, like other aspects of human life, has Islamic ruling and principles guiding it use as directed by the prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa alihi wasallam).
The rulings for Hijab were given in the same manner that the rulings were provided for prayers, fasting and Zakkah [alms – giving]. In essence, hijab also has certain conditions that must be fulfilled before it will be regarded as an Islamic hijab. Shyness, as part of Iman, is reinforced by hijab.
We will now see the meaning of Hijab according to the book of Allah and the Sunnah of His messenger.


CHAPTER 2;
HIJAB
Hijab in Islam is any cloth that is wide and thick that a woman can use to cover her body completely including her face (there are different views of scholars regarding the face of a woman as part of what is to be covered by hijab).[2]     
Hijab was made compulsory after the migration of the Prophet and his companions from Mecca to Medina four years after hijrah.[3] .
The features of hijab are as follow: 
1.      It must cover the whole body except what is allowed.
2.     It must be thick.
3.     It should not be attractive.
4.     It must be wide/adequate.
5.     It should not be perfumed.
6.     It should not resemble male clothes.
7.     It should not look like unbelievers' clothes.
            8    It should not be made for pride.
            9.     It should not have cross.
            10.    It should not have picture.
           11     It should not resemble the cloth of innovators.[4]             
 THE FIRST CONDITION; IT MUST COVER THE WHOLE BODY
An Islamic Hijab must cover the body of a Muslim woman as Allah indicates in Suratul Ahzab. Allah says,
يا أيها النبي قل لأزواجك وبناتك ونساء المؤمنين يدنين عليهن من جلابيبهن ذلك أدنى أن يعرفن فلا يؤذين وكان الله غفورا رحيما 
"O Prophet, tell your wives and your daughters and the wives of the believers to draw down their garments over themselves part of their outer garments [to cover their whole body], that is more suitable that they will be known and would not be molested and ever is Allah forgiving and merciful"[5]
The verse shows us that the Hijab, which is defined as a cloak, covering the head and reaching to the ground, thereby covering the woman’s entire body. The Prophet (sallahu alaihi wa alihi wasallam) said, "whoever drags his clothes in arrogance, Allah will not look at him with mercy on the day of judgment”. Then Ummu Sallama (wife of the messenger of Allah) asked, ‘how will the women do with their hijab that is touching the ground?’ The prophet said, ‘they should reduce it by one foot’, then she said, ‘our legs will be exposed’, then the Prophet said; ‘You should leave one foot to the ground’, i.e. they shouldn’t add over one foot touching the ground[6].
Another hadith said, if the Hijab touches filthy substance (Najasa), the filthy substance will be cleaned by sand as the woman moves further; meaning  that, there is no problem[7], [check the book of Muwatta, under the chapter that discussed the clothes Muslim women are not expected to wear]. Here, Imam Malik cited the hadith in which Hafsah, the daughter of Abdurrahman, went to Aishah (Prophet's wife) with a small hijab that did not fit. Nana Aishah snatched it and tore it and then gave her a thick and big hijab.[8]
Therefore an Islamic hijab must cover the whole body of a Muslim woman; it should also be extended to cover her legs and reach the ground. Women are not allowed to expose their legs. Women who indulged in riding Motorcycle thereby exposing their legs and sometimes their thighs are committing haram.
Sheikh Nasirudden Albany, in response to a question posed to him concerning the legs of a woman, answered by saying, ''the legs of a woman are aura (not to be exposed) and they should be covered even in prayers; the wives of the companions of the Prophet used to cover their legs.” Also in Sunan Abu Dauda, it is narrated that a woman must cover her legs fully for prayer.[9]
 Supporting this hadith, are the hadith you find in Tirmidhi 1731 and Nisa’i 29 as narrated by Bin Omar[10]. Therefore women who go out with their legs exposed have really gone against Allah and His Messenger and they are under the anger of Allah. May Allah protect us. Those who exposed their hair or do not wear hijab should know that Islam is not a joke and should not forget their integrity accorded to them by Allah.
Abu Daud related that Aishatu, Raddiallahu anha, said, ‘after Suratun Nur was revealed; the women of the Ansar appeared like crows [because of the color and shape of cloaks they wore].[11]
Hence an outer, garment or cloak must be worn by a Muslim woman whenever she goes out in public or if she is in the presence of strangers (or those that are not her muharram) within her own home or the home of close relatives. Slight differences have arisen among the scholars concerning the precise meaning of: ‘………except what (ordinarily) appear thereof……….’ (Q24:31). According to Bin Abbas, it means the face and the two hands, and rings; This view is shared by ibn Umar, Ataa, and others  from the Tabi’un [Tafsirul ibn Kasir] also, Imam Ash-shaukani comments on the same Aayah, by saying  "the dress, the face and the two hands"  Bin Abbas and Qatadah have stated that" the adornments include eye shadow [Kuhul], bracelets, hand dye and rings; thus it is not permissible for women to expose them[uncover][Fathul Qadir]. Abu Daud narrated that Aishatu (Raddiallahu anha) said,
‘Asma, the daughter of Abubakr, Radiyallahu anhu,
came to see the Messenger of Allah
(Sallaalahu Alaihi wa’alihi wa sallam),
wearing thin dress, Rasullullah turned away from her and said,
"O Asma, once a woman reaches the age of menstruation [puberty], no part of her body should be seen but these and he pointed to his      face and hands.
This hadith shows that it is not allowed for a matured woman to uncover her body, expect her face and hands, but some scholars are of the understanding that the hadith is weak; to them it is not allowed for a woman to expose any part of her body. Even Amru bin Abdul mun’im, in his book ‘Jilbabul Mar’atul Muslimah’ page 32; is of the view that the hadith is weak[12].  It was reported that Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal said:  “A woman’s nails are ‘awrah and when she leaves her home, she must not expose any part of her body, not even her shoes, because the shoes can reveal the shape of the feet, and I also prefer that she buttons her sleeves so that no part of her body should be seen by others.”[13]          
Sheikh Al-Islam ibn Taimiyyah reported that Imam Ahmad said “Every part of a woman’s body is awrah, even her finger nails.” Sheikh Al-Islam also said: This is also the interpretation of Imam Malik.”
      2. THE SECOND PRINCIPLE OF HIJAB: IT SHOULD NOT BE ATTRACTIVE.
 Another condition that an Islamic hijab must fulfill is that, it should not be beautiful, it should not be adorned to attract, and therefore should not be any embroidery. This is in line with what the Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa, alihi wasallam) said that ''you should not ask about three people because they are doomed [in Hell fire]; the one who distances himself from people and disobeys his leader and dies (he dies as a sinner), the slave who runs away from his/her master and dies and the woman whose husband travels and gives everything she needs, yet she exposes her adornment to others in his absence”. All these people are in hell fire. Therefore hijabs should not be a point of attraction whatsoever.
3.  THE THIRD PRINCIPLE OF HIJAB: IT SHOULD BE THICK.
Another condition which the hijab of a Muslim woman must fulfill is that: it should be THICK and not light and transparent.
The Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa alihi wasallam) said, ''There will come a time when some women from my people (the Muslims) will wear clothes but they are naked, their heads like the hump of a camel, you should curse them because they are cursed''.[14]
 In another narration, the Prophet indicated that they will not enter paradise and they will never smell the fragrance of the paradise. Hijab must therefore be thick; it should not expose and show the shape of the body of a woman or her segment [organ]. This hadith has also showed us that women who have attachments and expose their hair in any form are also among the cursed ones as described by the prophet (S.A.W.). You can check the book of ''NISA’U AHLINNAR”. The garment should be thick and opaque so as not to display the skin colour from beneath it. Delicate or transparent clothing does not constitute a proper covering. Imam Qurtubi reports a narration from Aishatu (Raddiallahu Anha) that some women from Banu Tameem, wearing transparent clothing came to see her and Aishah Raddiallahu Anha said to them ‘if you are believing women, these are not the clothes of believing women’. He also reported that a bride came to see her, wearing a sheer transparent dress, a short khimar where upon Aishah, Radiallahu Anha said, ‘A woman who wears such cloth [dress] does not believe in suratul Noor”. Nevertheless, the following Hadeeth makes the point graphically clear: Rasul sallallahu alaihi wa alihi wasallam said,
‘'There will be in the last of my ummah scantily dressed women, their hair on the top of their heads like camels’ hump. The Prophet said curses them for verily they are cursed. They will never enter paradise.[15]
 Finally, the above hadeeth clearly explains to us, the dress of believing women. Now it is left for our Muslim sisters to ask themselves about their dresses.
4. THE FOURTH PRINCIPLE OF HIJAB: IT MUST BE ADEQUATE.
Hijab must adequately cover the essential part if the body and not tight. It should not portray the shape of a woman’s breast, her buttocks, thighs or any part of her body[16]. Osama Ibn zaid said
 ''The Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa alihi wasallam) gave me a thick garment from what Dihayatul Kalbiy gave him. I then gave the garment to my wife, the Prophet asked why I did not wear the garment, I told him that, I gave it to my wife, then he said, ‘but command her to put on something underneath, so that the shape of her bones (body) will not show’[17]
 Hijab therefore has to be adequate and wide enough to cover the body. It is not allowed for a woman to wear tight clothing in front of non-muharram (non-brother, son, sister, husband, and father) men or in public, streets, market places or school. Thus if she is wearing tight clothing that displays her body, she should remain indoors, at home. Exposing her shape in any clothing makes her naked and stirs temptation in people. This causes great evil.
  5.  THE FIFTH PRINCIPLE: DO NOT USE PERFUME.
 An Islamic Hijab does not need to be sprayed with any kind of perfume. Several hadiths have clearly stated the illegality of putting on perfume by women when they are going outside their homes – Abu Hurayrah said, ‘The Prophet said, ‘Any woman that uses perfume should not pray ISHAI with us” (Muslim, Abu Uwanah). Abu Musa Al'ash’ariy narrated that the prophet said that “Any woman that puts on perfume and passes by so that men can perceive (smell) the fragrance, is an adulteress/fornicatoress” (Nisa'i 2/203 and Abu Daud). The Prophet also said “if a woman is going to mosque, then she should not go near perfume” (i.e. she should not put it on). It is therefore forbidden for women to put perfume on their hijab or rub on scented pomade and go out because according to the hadith, whoever does that is an adulterer. May Allah protect us.


6      THE SIXTH PRINCIPLE OF HIJAB: THE HIJAB SHOULD BE DIFFERENT FROM MEN’S CLOTHING.                                          
On no condition, should the hijab of a woman resemble the clothes of men. Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wa’alihi wasallam) said, “Is not with me, he/she that resembles the opposite sex in clothing”. Other authentic hadiths have been narrated cursing any woman that wears men’s clothes or resembles man in the manner of dress. Abu Dauda narrated a hadith in which the prophet cursed the man who wears women’s clothes and the women who wears men's clothes. Nowadays, you see women wearing tight clothes and trousers and using clothing materials of masculine nature without minding the consequences. May Allah protect us.
7. THE SEVENTH PRINCIPLE OF HIJAB: IT MUST BE DIFFERENT FROM THE CLOTHES OF UNBELIEVERS.  
Hijab should not resemble clothes of unbelievers. Abdullah Bin Omar narrated that the Messenger of Allah saw gold-colour clothes on me and then he said, “Indeed, this is part of unbelievers’ clothes; therefore you (the Muslims) should not wear them. Also in another hadith from Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) stated that the Prophet (SAW) said, “I forbid you from wearing the clothes of pastors. Whoever wears clothes like them (resembles them) and is not among us” ['Dabaraniy in al'ausat). This hadith applies to both men and women i.e. they should not wear the clothes of the unbelievers[18]). Some hijabs have pictures, flowers and decorations, those hijabs are not really the hijabs the messenger of Allah commanded women to wear. 
8. THE EIGHT PRINCIPLEOF HIJAB: IT SHOULD NOT BE USED OSTENTATIOUSLY.  
It should not be clothes of pride or arrogance i.e. a woman is not expected to wear the hijab whose material would bring or brings about feelings of pride and arrogance. The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihi wa’alihi wasallam) said “whoever wears clothes for pride and arrogance, Allah will put clothes of humiliation on him on the Day of Judgment and fire will be kindled in it''.[19]
These are the conditions an Islamic Hijab must fulfill. Muslim women should really fear Allah and should remember that the Prophet said, “They (women folk) have greater percentage among the dwellers of hell fire”. Therefore they should fear Allah, obey his commands and wear clothes prescribed by Islam (i.e. what Allah has commanded), they should not walk on the streets shaking their bodies, or watch the cursed, immoral films that only propagate immorality, nudity, the likes and spreading devilish creed.
Parents should also know that their children are entrusted to them and they will surely be asked about them; they should also remember that Allah says, “You should protect yourselves and your families from hell fire whose fuel are human beings and mountains”. Parents should ensure that their children adhere strictly to the true teachings of Islam.



9 THE NINTH PRINCIPAL OF HIJAB: IT SHOULD NOT A HAVE SIGN OF CROSS.
 Another principle of hijab is that it should not have cross sign. It is not allowed for a Muslim to wear any kind of clothes that has cross, be it hijab, trousers, shirt etc. In essence, as   Muslim you are not allowed to use anything that has a cross. This is because it is the Christian's symbol. They believe prophet Isah was      crucified on the cross. However, Allah has falsified this claim in suratul Nisa’I:
وقولهم إنا قتلنا المسيح عيسى ابن مريم رسول الله وما قتلوه وما صلبوه ولكن شبه لهم وإن الذين اختلفوا فيه لفي شك منه ما لهم به من علم إلا اتباع
الظن وما قتلوه يقينا
,, And for their saying, indeed, we have killed the Isah (Jesus) the son of Mary, the messenger of Allah. And they did not kill him, nor did they crucify him; but [another] was made to resemble him to them. And indeed, those who differ over it are in doubt about it. They have no knowledge of it except the following of assumption. And they did not kill him, for certain.[20]
It was reported by Imran bn Hatta that  Aisha may Allah be pleased with her narrated a hadith to him (Imran)  that the messenger of Allah did not leave any house having a cross except he retrieved the cross and destroyed it (Ahmad 6:52) and (Nasa’i fil Kubra).
Ibn Hajar al Asqalany indicated in fathul Bari volume 10:385 any cloth that has a cross should be torn. Nevertheless Ibn Hamadan said it is totally prohibited (Haram) to wear any kind of cloth that has or material that has cross[21].
Sheikh Islam bin Taimiyyah; in his well know book Majmul Fatawa  volume 32: 241  said there are so many statement from the Sahabas (Companion of the messenger Allah) that it is prohibited to wear cloth that has cross.[22]
10: THE TENTH PRINCIPLE OF HIJAB: NOT TO HAVE PICTURES                    Majority of the Muslim jurists are of the opinion that it is prohibited to use anything that has a picture of a living thing, be it human or an animal. These include pictures on walls, clothes, etc. The jurists gave evidences from so many hadiths. One of these hadiths is the one reported by Ab Jajha (may Allah be pleased with him), from the prophet (PBUH) who said "the angels do not enter the house that has a dog or a picture"[23]                                                                                                  
This shows clearly that a Muslim woman is not allowed to wear a hijab that has the picture of Sheikh Abubakar Mahmud Gumi, Ibrahim Inyass, Zazzaky, Shaikh Tijjani, Ayatollah Khomeini and any other scholar no matter his position. In a nutshell, she is not expected to wear any hijab having the picture of somebody something that has soul.                             
11- THE ELEVENTH PRINCIPLE OF HIJAB NOT TO RESEMBLE THE HIJAB OF INNOVATORS.                                                                                        
Finally, a Muslim woman is not allowed to wear the hijab of the innovators, like the hijab of the Shiites because if you resemble a people, you are among them as indicated by the prophet.                                          
Examining the various conditions about the hijab one can clearly recognize that many young Muslim women are not fulfilling these   conditions. They consider what they put on now wrongly as “Hijab”[24]


CHAPTER 3;    NIQAB
Niqab is a piece of cloth used by women to cover their faces to prevent them from being identified or seen. It could be of different colour from the main hijab. Niqab and hand gloves are common to Arab and Muslim women right from the period of the prophet (P.B.U.H.). This is evident in Bukhari, where the messenger of Allah ordered the women pilgrims not to wear Niqab (face covering) and hand gloves. This clearly indicates that women of that time wore Niqab. The wives of the Messenger of Allah wore Niqab; the wives of the companions of the Prophet also wore Niqab. It is considered obligatory by some scholars; some see it as optional (Sunnah mustahabbiyah) while some of the scholars regarded Niqab as obligatory.
The followings are Ahadith of the prophet peace be upon him on Niqab.
1). Nana Aisha (wife of the Prophet) may Allah be pleased with her and her father, said “we were on pilgrimage with the Messenger of Allah (P.B.U.H, whenever riders come to by pass us, we drew down our Niqab to cover our faces. And when they passed, we opened our faces.”[25]
(2) Also, another hadith in Bukhari indicated that when Aisha was left mistakenly when she went to search for her jewelry (necklace), she came back and found that they had left. So she sat where she was and then she slept off. There was a companion by name Safwan bin Muadilassalam who used to go back to check if there was anything forgotten, and pick them to the owner. Aisha narrated that “when he came, he saw and identified me instantly because he knew me long before Hijab was prescribed (in the Qur’an).  Then he glorified Allah (subhanallah) and I woke up because of his glorification of Allah. I then covered my face with my veil [Hijab]”.[26]
3) Nana Asma'u the daughter of Abu-Bakr saddiq said: “we used to cover our faces from males; we do not cover them during pilgrimage”.[27]                        .                                                      
(4) Further more, when the wife of Ikrama converted to Islam, she used to cover her face (NIQAB) because she accepted Islam.[28]                                                                                                    
(5) Another hadith came from Anas on the history of Nana Safiyyah during the battle of khaibar. The Messenger of Allah has chosen her for himself. The prophet went out he had intercourse with her. He placed her on the camel and used his blanket to cover her back and face.[29]                                                  
(6) Nana Safiyyah narrated that “I saw Aisha circumambulating the ka'abah during pilgrimage with her Niqab on”.[30]                                                                                           
(7) From the authority of Fatima bint Mundhir who said “we used to cover our faces and during pilgrimage we were together with Asma'u the daughter of Abu-Bakr saddiq and we   had no objection”.[31]                                                                             
Imam Baydawi stated while explaining the verse in which Allah says '' you should pull down your veil down to the floor'' that women are to cover their face and all parts of their bodies (Quranic commentary by Baydawi.                                                                                                                                                                                                       Shafi'i, Maliki and Hambali schools of thought are of the opinion that, the face of a woman is “Aurah” (what needs to be covered) and that, it is compulsory for a woman to cover her face, and that exposing her face is forbidden (Tarbiyatul Aulad by Nshil Ulwan). While Hannifin school of thought said that it is not compulsory for a woman to cover her face, it is legal for her to expose her face except, if the exposure may lead to temptations.                                                                                      
     (8) Abdullah bin Omar said '' Nana Safiyyah saw Nana Aisha in Niqab in the midst of people and she recognized her.[32]       
        (9) Ummu Salma, the wife of the Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wa’alihi wasallam) said: “We do not cover our faces when we were at home. But we cover our faces when going out. (Bin majah)                                                                                         .
(10) The messenger of Allah said “women pilgrims should not wear Niqab or hand gloves”. (Bukhari 42)                                   .
            Sheikhul Islam bin Taimiyyah said, this hadith clearly indicates that, there was Niqab since the life time of the prophet and that it is the law of Allah that women should wear Niqab. He said those who have not gone for pilgrimage should wear Niqab and hand gloves (HIJABUL MAR'A). The wives of the prophet wore Niqab, covering their faces from the side of males. All the wives of the prophet wore Niqab, also the wives of the companions and the wives of the noble Tabiun (the generation after the companions of the prophet) wore Niqab.
(11) From the authority of Asim son of Ahwal who said:  “we used to go to Hafsatu, daughter of Sirrin who memorized the holy Qur'an when she was 12 years old and died at the age of 70. When we went to her, she would draw her Jilbab (veil) to cover her face i.e. using her Niqab to cover her face (Baihaqi 93-8)                                                                                                        
(12)  One woman (Ummu Kilad) came to the messenger of Allah wearing her Niqab and asking about her son. The Prophet said “your son has the reward of two martyrs and she said why?” He said because he was killed by the people of the book          .                   These Hadiths show us, the importance of Niqab, wearing it is a tradition to the chaste ones. The Prophet has also ascertained that. If it was not part of Islamic law, the wives of the Prophet would not have worn it in the presence of the Prophet. None of the noble guided predecessor wrote anything against it. No one criticized Niqab except those who are enemies of Islam and the Sunnah (saying, practices and approvals) of the Messenger of Allah                                               .
                   Having said all these, I am therefore calling and drawing the attention of those who regard Niqab as an innovation that, they should fear Allah, and know that knowledge is wide, if you have not read about something, you should not say it is not in existence.                                              
    Criticizing Niqab is an insult to the wives of the prophet and his companions. In this situation we find ourselves now, women should be encouraged to wear Niqab because this will reduce significantly, the rampant cases of fornication, adultery and rapes; after the entire prophets did not forbid it. In his Tafsir (Quranic commentary), Sheikh Abu-Bakr Mahmud Gumi while explaining Suratul Ahzab stated that it is very good to wear Niqab. Also check (RADDUL AZHAN ILA MA'ANIL KUR'AN), you will have a convincing explanation on Niqab [33]                              








CHAPTER 4;

VEIWS OF ISLAMIC SCHOLARS ON NIQAB               
There are different views of Islamic scholars on whether Niqab is obligatory superogatory or optional i.e. {wajib or Sunnah or mustahab}:
SHEIKH NASIRUDDEEN AL-ALBANY;
 According to him, Niqab is not an obligation; meaning that it is not compulsory upon a woman to cover her face but that it is a highly recommended Sunnah (Sunnah Mustahabbiyah). He clearly stated that the situation we are in now warrants our women to wear NIQAB. That it is the best for them and the society. "We advocate wearing of NIQAB by a woman but we do not have the authority and evidence to say that it is an obligation; the face of a woman is not "aura"(nudity) but the covering is the best and it is an indication of a chaste woman". (Hijabul Mar'atil Muslima). Albany stated in his last book "RADDUL MUFHIM" that it is not obligatory for a woman to cover her face, but wearing of the Niqab is the best, it is Sunnah and highly recommended. Check (RADDUL MUFHIM ALA MANTASHADDA WATA ASSAMA WA'ALZAMAL MAR'A A TASTURA WAJHAHA WA KAFFAI HA  
الرد المفحم
على من خالف العلماء وتشدد وتعصب
وألزم المرأة أن تستر وجهها وكفيها وأوجب
ولم يقنع بقولهم : إنه سنة ومستحب
By the title of the book Albany is not condemning nikab rather he regard it as Sunna and superogotary   (mustahab) not to say compulsory. Moreover he condemned Sheikh Tuwajari for insisting that it is compulsory for women to cover their faces.  
Sheikh Albany (May Allah have mercy on him) was also asked about the ruling over face covering by women and he responded "we do not know of any companion of the Prophet who indicated that it is obligatory for a woman to cover her face. But, the best is for her to cover the face; because it is more dignifying. It is not befitting for someone to claim that it is an obligation. Ibn Abbas has indicated in an authentic hadith that the face and palms of a woman are not aura". He also added that "The hadith that said; "A woman is aura, when she comes out, Shaytan (Devil) flatters her" is authentic but that is not the contextual meaning] (Fatwa Madinahs 10). He said it is the best for them to cover up their faces. Sheikh mentioned so many ahadith that there were some women that were not wearing Niqab during the life time of Prophet Muhammad Sallallahu alai hi wa, a alihi wasallam; see [Jilbabul mar’atil Muslimah]

 2. SHEIKH BIN BAZ:
 Was a great Scholar, who was recognized, approved and appointed as the world leader of scholars who gave answers to general questions on Islam (i.e. Fatwah). May Allah grant him mercy. In his own opinion, it is an obligatory for a woman to cover her face as indicated in the book "Tubaruj." He said; women were exposing their faces before the revelation of the verse of Hijab. But after the revelation, women stopped exposing their faces. He also narrated what Ibn Sirrin said that Ubaydata-Sulamiy was asked about the saying of Allah Subhanahu wata'ala that "they (Women) should draw down their Hijab….” and then he covered his head and exposed one eye. Therefore according to bin Baz, a woman must cover her face. That is also the understanding of Prophet's companion, Abdullah bin Mas'ud may Allah be pleased with him.
  3. SHEIKH MUHAMMAD BIN SALIHIL USAIMIN,
 May Allah have mercy on him was of the view [opinion] that Niqab is compulsory. He said "You should know oh Muslims that for a woman to put hijab and cover her face is a command, an obligation indicated by Qur'an and a Hadith and Qiyas". He also said that "If the Messenger of Allah commanded women to cover their feet, that they should not expose them, then what more of the face which is the centre of attraction? He also indicated that the hadith that says "a woman is completely aura expect her face and palms" is not authentic. In essence Sheikh Uthaimin is of the view and understanding that a woman must cover her face at least to prevent immorality and moral decadence in the Muslim societies and communities.[34]
Nevertheless Sheikh Uthaimin was asked on the actual Islamic Hijab, He said “The Islamic Hijab is for the women to cover everything that is forbidden for her to expose. That is, she covers everything that she must cover. The first of those bodily parts that she must cover is her face. It is the source of temptation and the source of people desiring her. So, the woman must cover her face in front of those men who are not her Mahram. As for those who claim that Islamic Hijab is to cover the head, shoulders, back, feet, chin and forearms while allowing her to uncover her face and hands, this is a very amazing claim. This is because it is well known that the source of temptation is the face. How can one say that the shari’ah does not allow the exposure of the foot of woman while it allows her to uncover her face? Uthaimin said it is not possible that there could be in the esteemed, wise and noble shari’ah a contradiction. Yet everyone knows that the temptation from uncovering the face is much greater than the temptation that results from the uncovering of feet. Every one also knows that the must sought aspect of the woman for men is the face. If you tell a prospective groom that the woman’s face is ugly but her feet are beautiful, he would not propose to such a woman. However, if you tell him that a woman’s face is beautiful but her hands, palms, or shins are less beautiful, he will still propose to her. From this one can conclude that the face is the first thing that must be covered.
There are evidences from the Book of Allah and Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (Sallahu alai wa’a li hi wa sallam). Which finally concluded by explaining that there are statements of companions, and leading great scholars of Islam that indicate that it is compulsory for a woman to cover all her body in the presence of non muhram men. For more details, see his [35]


4. SHEIKH BAKAR BIN ABDULLAHI ABU ZAID
In his book (HIRSALATUL FADILAT), he has stated that women must wear Niqab i.e. obligatory. Like the verses of the glorious Qur'an and a hadith which compelled believing women to wear Hijab. This ruling includes the face and hands of a woman. It is not legal for her to expose her face in front of males". He also added that Allah mentioned Jilbab in the Qur'an and the meaning of Jilbab is a cloth big enough to cover all parts of the body from head to toe, i.e. the whole body (45-65).
       He is of the opinion that wearing of Niqab is obligatory. He also indicated that in Islam there is nobody that legalized the exposure of women face when there is outright moral decadence. He said in this situation of immoral acts, it becomes compulsory for women to cover their faces.
5. SHEIKH ALIYU SABUNI
Said in "RAWA'I’UL BAYAN" that commanding a woman to cover her face does not mean putting her in bondage, but it serves as a protection and a means of shyness.
6. SHEIKH NASIRUS SA’ADI
 Said in his commentary of the Qur'an (Tafsirul Karimil Mannan) “A woman should cover all her body except one eye which will enable her to see the road”.
7.  Also, ABUBAKAR JABIR ALJAZAIRI; The Author of Minhajul Muslim said: “A woman should not expose her face. That she is not expected to expose anything except when it becomes necessary; for example collecting something with her hand or exposing one or two eyes for seeing the road”.
       There is a hadith that indicates that a woman is "aura" completely except her face and her palms for prayers [that only in prayer is allowed for her to open]
 8. SHEIKH HAMOUD At-TIWIJRI; In his book called “Assarimul mashur alal Tabaruj wassufur wa fi Raddun ala Kitabil Albany”, gave a convincing explanation on the importance of Niqab and a rejoinder on those who claim it is legal for a woman to expose her face. This is because in his understanding, Niqab is obligatory. He also criticized Albany for his explanation that it is not obligatory for a woman to cover her face. Despite the fact that Albany did not agree over making NIQAB-Obligatory yet, he arrived Madina with his daughters covering their faces (i.e. they wore NIQAB) and He said wearing it is the best. Sheikh Tiwijri mentioned the saying of our noble Prophet (is reported to have said, “The woman is awrah” (one who is forbidden to be exposed) reported by Tirmidhi. Sheikh said “This hadith proves that a woman’s body is all ‘awrah not to be exposing to men who are non-maharim”.
      For further explanation, read the books of IMAMUL QURTUBEE like his commentary of the Qur'an or Tafsirul BAIDAWI (Qur'anic Commentary) or you can read TARBIYATUL AULAD OF NASIHIL ULWAN AND OTHER TAFASIR (Qur'anic Commentaries)[36].
9.  IMAMUL-ALQURTUBEE;
 Imamul Qurtubee states that the Jilbab is a cloth which covers the entire body. 'Ibn Abbas and Ubaidah As-Salmanee have said that it is to be fully wrapped around the body so that nothing appears but ''one eye with which she can see''. The Qatadah Radiallahu anhu stated that the Jilbaab should be wrapped and fixed from above the forehead and made to cover the nose [although the eyes are to show] and chest greater part of the face must be covered.
10. IBN HAJAR AL-ASQALANI, Known as “Amirul Mumineen” of the hadith has explained that ''cover themselves means covered their faces”;[Fathul AlBaree]
     Finally all the scholars agree on the legitimacy of the Niqab; it is a consummate perfection for a woman and makes her more virtuous for her and as closer to the aims of the shariah-which is to prevent fitnah [calamity] and is an obstruction to excuse as well as serving the path of those who follow their lust. It is therefore more appropriate that effort should be directed in encouraging the wearing of Niqab, and to motivate people towards it; to also show and explain the virtues and merits of wearing Niqab.
CHAPTER 5;
NASIHA TO ISAH HASSAN TIKUMAH
Isah Hassan Tikumah is a Ghanian and also a lecturer in A.B.U., Zaria, and Lecturing Social Studies under the Faculty of Education. He so-much detest Niqab to the extent that he wrote a book condemning "NIQAB" in disguise or even openly.  This is because the title and content of the book depicts Nigerian Islamic scholars as toothless bulldog and “dormant[37]" the title of the book is (The Abuse of Islam and the Dormancy of Islamic scholars Evidence from the misuse of Niqab (face veil) in Nigerian society). Though he claims to be a scholars, but, he has exposed his ignorance in the Islamic jurisprudence, Quranic exegeses and lack of knowledge in Islamic history and ahadith of the prophet Muhammad sallahu alaihi wa, alihi wasallam.  He fabricated many lies to support his distorted ideas. This is evident in his book, for example, he alleged that Sheikh Nasirudden Albany was forced to leave Medina, because of the book that he wrote “Jilbabul mar’atul Muslimah."
So for your information Isah Tikumah, Albany did not leave Madinah for that reason and his book (Jilbab mar’atul Muslimah) was not banned at all. Moreover, it was not the first book he wrote on Hijab; the first book he published on Hijab was "Hijabul mar’atul Muslimah". Then he later modified the book to Jilbabul mar'atul Muslimah, and finally Raddulmufhim                                                                                                       
However, Albany did not hold the same view with Tikumah, the view of detesting Niqab, discouraging it use, and was not, being discourteous    and molest those that wear it.                                                                    .                                                                                                            
Furthermore, in his last book on Hijab entitled "Raddul Mufhim
الرد المفحم
على من خالف العلماء وتشدد وتعصب
وألزم المرأة أن تستر وجهها وكفيها وأوجب
ولم يقنع بقولهم : إنه سنة ومستحبة
…." By the title of the book alone, you should know that Albany is in support of Niqab and encourages it use.
It will be better if Tikumah can have close examination of Albany’s books, he will know that Albany's stand on Niqab was that Niqab is Sunnah and superogatory (Mustahabbiyah) and he takes it as the best and all his wives and children wear Niqab.                                                       
Tikumah should fear Allah, his conclusive statements on Niqab and those who wear it is highly uncalled for, detesful and at the same time a   "deviant practice". He is tries to connect Niqab with Mutu’a (temporary marriage)
أبالله وآياته ورسوله كنتم تستهزؤون
                                                                     
The Qardawi that he kept on mentioning is in support of Niqab this is evidence in his book on hijab.                                                                              In the example Tikumah cited that some people hide under the umbrella of Niqab to perpetrate evils, is really tarnishing the image of Islam which is wrong. Is he saying that it is right to ban the keeping of beards simply because some people have beards and are doing evils?[38] [39]And why is he not   substantiating.  Like the example he gave about JAMA’A Hospital in Samaru.  He should please read this hadith.
The prophet said;
"My Ummah will never unite on an evil[40]"
He also said   ;
"The Goodness with me and with my people till the day of judgment".                                                                                     
To regard those who wear Niqab as bad or evil people is erroneous. Niqab is an Islamic dress. In Tikumah’s opinion, women should abandon hijab because there are some women who use hijab to carry out sinful acts. Does he mean women should remove hijab because some women use hijab to cheat? This is erroneous idea and opinion is it haram to keep beard because so many people with beard indulge in abominable activities?
Also, if he is having difficulty in identifying his students in Niqab, why can’t he solicit the assistance of a woman lecturer to identify them?  Instead of molesting such students. As he did to his student and he claims to be a Muslim. More so that the university dress code never abhor wearing Niqab. Students on Niqab should remove it at the point of registration and identification on examination only. Although Tikumah can do worse   !                                                                                                      Is he not sponsored by Orientelists to tarnish the image of the Muslims and Islam? Women are reading the Qur’an with Niqab fluently, please watch the Alfijr TV you will see typical example of women reciting the Holy Qur’an correctly and appropriately with there Niqab. Thus your correlation is un-intellectual.  Our prophet did not discourage or molest those that are wearing Niqab. Molesting women who wear Niqab wrong and those who do so might loose their Iman
(Faith), because their stand implies that they are attacking the wives of our noble prophet Muhammad sallallahu alaihi wa, alihi wasallam and his companions.                                                                                                              In Isah Tikumah’s book, he clearly affirmed his ignorance and indiscipline. A disciplined being would not make such sweeping generalization as you did; by describing Nigerian scholars as latent (Dormant). A scholar is a scholar and he must be respected any where he is.
It is reasonable for Tikumah to read the above evidences on the origin of Niqab and it is significant, and the views of real scholars on it.                                 Tikumah’s work is bad because he opened the door to the unbelievers to molest our women wearing Niqab in classes and during their thesis defence.
He also quoted a statement and said in at-Tabari by bin Abbas in page 17. It is a lie you fabricated to bin Abbas on Niqab, what he said on Niqab in Suratul Ahzab is
عن ابن عباس قوله { يا أيها النبي قل لأزواجك وبناتك ونساء المؤمنين يدنين عليهن من جلابيبهن } أمر الله نساء المؤمنين إذا خرجن من بيوتهن في حاجة أن يغطين وجوههن من فوق رءوسهن بالجلابيب ويبدين عينا واحدة
This is what bin Abbas said in Suratul Ahzab Tafsir Dabr that is a woman can live one eye. But you fabricate lie to the companion deliberately! In conclusion, it is not good to be unbending on any opinion for which one does not have clear cut evidence. Many people talked to Tikumah not to publish the book but he rejected the advices because he wanted to show the world that Nigerian scholars are stupid too. Let me repeat the words that I said to Tikumah earlier, he should fear Allah where ever he is you are.  Allah sees all and will ask every one on the Day of Judgment. It is time for Tikumah to ask for forgiveness, definitely, Allah would forgive him.  And we pray to Allah to guide Tikumah so that he would understand the truth.

ISAH TIKUMAH mentioned in page 9-10 of his book the conditions of woman’s dress as seven and did not specify, so for your own information is not seven, according to Sheikh Nasirudden Albany in his books Hijab and Jilbab the condition are eight but in Iktiyaratul Fiqhiyyah inda Sheikh Albany is 10, nevertheless according AMRUL-ABDULMUNI’N the condition of woman’s dress is 12, see his Jilbab, Check their books.                                                   
 And the Qardawi you quoted that there is not standard code of dress for a woman this statement is questionable and so many scholars made a rejoinder to him.                                                                                                                                  On page 15 Tikumah said Albany death is in 2000 which is wrong Albany died in 1999 equivalent  to 1420AH on Saturday 22 Jimada Akir after magrib[41] .                 
In Tikumah statement he made mention that the  present Niqab of covering  the whole face was not used during the life time of the Prophet sallallahu alaihi wa’alihi wasallam  this illustrates that you do not have the knowledge of Islamic history and ahadith  even Quranic exegeses. Take the book of Qurtubi, Bin kathir, Dabri and even our evidences on Niqab; you would see women used to cover their whole face during the life of prophet sallallahu alaihi wa’alihi wasallam. I understand Tikumah do not know the history of Nana Safiya’s marriage with the Prophet after the battle of Khaibar, for his own information                                                                                                                                    look for their history it will guide you.   And at their history the prophet sallallahu alaihi wa’alihi wasallam cover her face completely after she becomes his wife
And please check the history of Ikrimah bin Abiy Jahal and his wife when she accepts Islam she covered her face completely   went to the messenger of Allah.  See AUDATUL HIJAB.                                                                        Finally see Tafsir Nafasiy by Imam Abdullah bin Ahmad bin Mahmud Annasfiy vol 3: 315 and Tafsir Abiy Saud vol 7:115                                                                                                




                      
CHAPTER 6;

NASIHA TO THE LEADERS OF INSTITUTIONS                                                    There is fundamental human right in the Nigerian constitution which gives every citizen of Nigeria the right to practice his/her religion.  We are hereby calling on all those in authority in all the institutions and colleges with particular emphasis to those in the Health sector; to allow Muslim women to wear their Hijab as ordained by Allah in Suratul Ahzab   
                                                يا أيها النبي قل لأزواجك وبناتك ونساء المؤمنين يدنين عليهن من جلابيبهن ذلك أدنى أن يعرفن فلا يؤذين وكان الله غفورا رحيما 
"O Prophet, tell your wives and your daughters and the wives of the believers to draw down their garments over themselves part of their outer garments,[to cover their whole  body] that is more suitable that they will be known and would not be molested  and ever is Allah forgiving and merciful”                                                                               
This is command from Allah and preventing them from complying with the instruction of the creator is infringing on their fundamental human right which is even against the constitution of Nigeria.  And all those that continue with this practice of preventing Muslim sisters from wearing Hijab, should prepare the answers to give Almighty Allah on the Day of Judgment.                                                                                                                



CHAPTER 7;                                                                                                           
Here are some merits of Hijab according to Qur’an and Sunnah:                                                                                         
                                                                                                             1.     AN ACT OF OBEDIENCE                                          
the hijab is an act of obedience to Allah and to his Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wa’alihi wasallam),                                         Allah says in the Qur'an: `It is not for a believer, man or woman, when Allah and His messenger have decreed a matter that they should have an option in their decision. And whoever disobeys Allah and His Messenger has indeed strayed in a plain error.' (S33:36).                             
Allah also said: 'And tell the believing women to lower their gaze (from looking at forbidden things) and protect their private parts (from illegal sexual acts, etc) and not to show off their adornment except what must (ordinarily) appear thereof, that they should draw their veils over their Juyubihinna.'(S24:31).                                                     
Juyubihinna: The respected scholars from As-Salaf As-Saleh (righteous predecessors) differed as whether the veil cover of the body must include the hands and face or not. Today, respected scholars say that the hands and face must be covered. Other respected scholars say it is preferable for women to cover their whole bodies.
  2.   THE HIJAB IS IFFAH (MODESTY)      
Allah (subhana wa'atala) made the adherence to the hijab a manifestation for chastity and modesty. Allah says: 'O Prophet! Tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers to draw their cloaks (veils) over their bodies (when outdoors). That is most convenient that they should be known and not molested.' (S33:59). In the above Ayaah there is evidence that the recognition of the apparent beauty of the woman is harmful to her. When the cause of attraction ends, the restriction is removed. This is illustrated in the case of elderly women who may have lost every aspect of attraction. Allah made it permissible for them to lay aside their outer garments and expose their faces and hands, remembering that it is still better for them to keep their modesty.
3.     THE HIJAB IS TAHARA (PURITY)                                        
Allah had shown us the hikmah (wisdom) behind the legislation of the hijab: “And when you ask them (the Prophet's wives) for anything you want, ask them from behind a screen, that is purer for your hearts and their hearts.” (S33:53).  The hijab makes for greater purity for the hearts of believing men and women because it screens against the desire of the heart. Without the hijab, the heart may or may not desire. That is why the heart is more pure when the sight is blocked (by) and thus the prevention of fitnah (evil actions is very much manifested. The hijab cuts off the ill thoughts and the greed of the sick hearts:
`Be not soft in speech, lest he in whose heart is a disease (of hypocrisy or evil desire for adultery, etc) should be moved with desire, but speak in an honourable manner.'    (S33:32)                                                                                                                                          
4 HIJAB IS A SHIELD
The prophet (pbuh) said: "Allah, Most High, is Heaven, is Ha'yeii (Bashful), Sit'teer (Shielded). He loves Haya' (Bashfulness) and Sitr (Shielding; Covering)." The Prophet (pbuh) also said: "Any woman who takes off her clothes to other than her husband's house (to show off for unlawful purposes), has broken Allah's shield upon her”. The hadith demonstrates that depending upon the kind of action committed there will be either reward (if good) or            punishment (if bad).
   
5. THE HIJAB IS TAQWAH (RIGHTEOUSNESS)
Allah (swt) says in the Qur'an: `O children of Adam! We have bestowed garment upon you to cover yourselves (screen your private parts, etc) and as an adornment.  It is the garment of righteousness, which is better.'(S7:26). The widespread forms of dresses in the world today are mostly for show off and hardly taken as a cover and shield of the woman's body. To the believing women, however the purpose is to safeguard their bodies and cover their private parts as a manifestation of the order of Allah. It is an act of Taqwah (righteousness).

  6. THE HIJAB IS EEMMAN (BELIEF OR FAITH)
Allah (swt) did not address His words about the hijab except to the believing women, Al-Mu'minat. In many cases in the Qur'an Allah refers to the "the believing women". Aisha (RA), the wife of the prophet (pbuh), addressed some women from the tribe of Banu Tameem who came to visit her and had light clothes on them, they were improperly dressed: "If indeed you are believing women, then truly this is not the dress of the believing women, and if you are not believing women, then enjoy it."
 7.      THE HIJAB IS HAYA' (BASHFULNESS)
There are two authentic hadith which state: "Each religion has a morality and the morality of Islam is haya" and "Bashfulness is from belief, and belief is in Al-Jannah (paradise)". The hijab fits the natural bashfulness which is a part of the nature of women.
 8. THE HIJAB IS GHEEERAH.
The hijab fits the natural feeling of Gheerah, which is intrinsic in the straight man who does not like people to look at his wife or daughters. Gheerah is a driving emotion that drives the straight man to safeguard women who are related to him from strangers. The straight MUSLIM man has Gheerah for ALL MUSLIM women in response to lust and desire, men look (with desire) at other women while they do not mind that other men do the same to their wives or daughters. The mixing of sexes and absence of hijab destroys the Gheera in men. Islam considers Gheerah an integral part of faith. The dignity of the wife or daughter or any other Muslim woman must be highly respected and defended.
Moreover, here are the merits of the hijab, itemised with some additions.









CHAPTER 7;

  IMPORTANCE OF WEARING HIJAB
1.                                                                              Obedience to Allah and his Prophet.
2.                                                                             Protection against immoral acts.
 3           It is a sign of purity of the heart.
3.                                                                             It is a sign good conduct.
4.                                                                             It is a sign of belief with Allah and messenger.
5.                                                                             It is a sign of avoiding or diverting from the path of shaytan (Devil).
6.                                                                             It preserving dignity.
7.                                                                             A shield against spiritual destruction.
8.                                                                             Clothing (covering) against nakedness.
9.                                                                             It is a protection against immoral (useless) males.
10.                                                                         It is a protection against Jinn's (Demons).
11.                                                                           It gives women honored position in the society.
12.                                                                         It is means for observing chastity of women.

 PROBLEMS OF NOT WEARING HIJAB (CONSEQUENCE)
1.                                                                              Disobedience to Allah and His Prophets.
2.                                                                             A destructive sin.
3.                                                                             A feature/characteristic of hell fire dwellers.
4.                                                                             An evil way.
5.                                                                             A shameful and immoral act.
6.                                                                             An imitation of the Jews.
7.                                                                             An imitation of the Christian.
8.                                                                             The way of the people of ignorance (Jahiliyyah period pre- Islamic era).
9.                                                                             An animalistic behavior.
10.                                                                         It is a sign of backwardness [socially].
11.                                                                           It is evil.
12.                                                                         It shows woman’s weakness in belief.
13.                                                                          It is a cause of temptation for men and women.
14.                                                                         It subjects her to sexual harassment.
15.                                                                          It hurts her dignity and feeling and it stains her chastity.

CHAPTER 7;
Oh brothers and sisters in Islam, these are all I have for you on the principles of Hijab. We are calling on our sisters to follow what Allah commanded his wives and the Muslim sister to wear the correct Hijab. Satan always strives day and night to destroy the Muslim societies. Hassan alBasari may Allah’s mercy be upon him said “If shaytan (Devil) looks and finds you continuously adhering to obedient to Allah he will seek you (i.e. check you) one time after the other. If he finds you that you are still holding, he becomes weary of you and rejects you. But if you adhere some times and you do not in another, then he becomes covetous:  
 Let me use this opportunity to call on those who mock at Muslim women (because they wear the prescribed Hijab or Niqab).
They should fear Allah and should know that, mockery on those who wear Niqab is tantamount to mocking the wives of the prophet and his companions.  Allah forbids mockery on Islam in Suratul Taubah "Are you making a mockery of Allah and His Messenger? You have no excuse, you have disbelieved after you have believed[42].
May Allah help us and forgive us all our sins. If you see any mistake, please the door is open for corrections, kindly forward it to me or call me I will definitely answer and respond positively in sha Allah. Thank you very much may Allah reward you abundantly Amin.
                           Your  brother in Islam.
                                      Harun Abubakar Shika
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[1] It is the Jewish conspiracy women to hate marriage till they finish their so-called studies.                                                                                                                            .                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    .
[2] Mukaranayu baynaal  Hijab wassur by  Sheikh Abdullahi Ahmad Aswayhim
[3] Zadulma’ad   Ibn Qayam
[4] All these features are in   Jilbabul Mar’atil muslimah by   Sheikh Albany   and Jilbabul Mar’atil Muslima      by  Amru Abdulmun’im                                            .
Suratuh  alAhzab (
[6] Ahmad, Abu Dauda and Tirmizi
[7] Muwadda
[8] Muwadda  Imam Malik
[9] Medina fatwa by Albany                                              .
[10] Abu Dauda, Nasai’i and Tirmidhi                                                                                           .
[11] Abu Daud                                                                                                                                 .
[12] The hadith has four defects; firstly there is a disconnection in the chain of transmitters (one of the narrators had never met the one whom he claimed he quoted).  Abu Dawud, the compiler of the set said “Khalid ibn Duraik did not hear from Aishah.
Secondly in the chain of the narrators, there issa’eed ibn Basheer who was described as being ‘weak by ibn Hajar, ibn Ma’ain, An-Nassai, Ali ibnAl-Madini and ibn Hiban.
[13] Ahmad
[14] Muslim
[15]Muslim                                                                                                               .
[16] The Hijab is a safeguard against Fitna. If tight, it will be descriptive of the woman’s body and this violates the purpose of hijab and is not Hijab.                                                                                                                                          .
[17] Dhiyaul Maqadisi extracted the hadith 441.                                                                                             .                                                                                                                          .
[18] It is  sad to see many who dislike the kuffar in certain ways imitate them in their ways of living that their materialistic modernly could not be achieved except in acting, dressing, eating, jogging, sleeping…like them . The true Muslim, however, remembers that any progress must meet the purpose for our presence on earth: all action must be related to the worship of Allah. The kuffar have taken some of the means which Allah had created and used it for worldly gains. We are ordered to make the means adhered to the purpose of our creation:  the worship of Allah alone and thus uses the means to defend Islam and Muslim and secure the needs of life as well. Why should some of us dress the way Allah ordered and some does not? Should we choose Allah’s way or the Jews (kuffar) way enemies of Islam way? All the success is measured by one criterion: does it meet the pleasure of Allah or                     not?
[19]Abu Dauda and bin Majah.
[20] Suratun Nisa’I
[21] Adabush shariah volume 5:512
[22] Majmul Fatawaa  volume 32: 241
[23]  Bukhari and Muslim)
[24]  The enemies of Islamic revival wanted to destroy it in its infancy by oppression and cruelty. Allah defeated their plots and held the believing men and women steadfast in their obedience of him. The enemies of lslam  realise that  they should deal with the  Islamic revival in a wicked way in order to sway this revival away.                                                                           They started to spread innovated forms of “Hijab” as a “mid way” solution by which the Muslim woman can “please” Allah (they claim so!) and at the same time “accommodates” her society and preserve her “beauty” and “glamour”.
The modern “boutique” stores were declining in their trade due to the widespread use of the true Islamic Hijab. suddenly, the markets were flooded with altered forms of Tabar’roj under the  name of    modern/contemporary Hijab which is wrong and is a   deviation from the path of the noble Messenger ’   May Allah guide our sisters to   know     the conspiracy and evils  of the western world and the Jews.                              .                                             .

[25] 'Bukhari
[26]     Bukhari 9365  377   .
[27] Hakim – 454
[28] Audatul Hijab.
[29]  Ahmad.
[30] Bin Sa’id 49                                                                                                         .
[31] Muwadda Imam Malik
Ibn Said                                                             [32]

[33] Suratul al-Ahzab
[34]  Risalatul Hijab                                                                                           .
[35] Majmu, ul fatawaa li Uthaimin                                                                   .
[36]      The author of “AUDATUL HIJAB” Muhammad Ismail in his book part 3 said “some scholars say it is permissible to uncover the face and hands of the woman as long as there is no fitnah (infatuation) caused by her or inflicted upon her. They see that if: a) she is beautiful and beautifies her face and hands with external substances, and b) the society around her is where men do not lower their gaze then it is prohibited for her to uncover her face and hands. Like our present contemporary society.
[37] THE ABUSE OF ISLAM AND THE  DORMANCY OF ISLAMIC SCHOLARS EVIDENCE FROM THE MISUSE OF NIKAB(FACE VEIL) IN NIGERIAN SOCIETY
[38]  Your statements imply that women should remove their Hijabs simply because some women use hijab to cheat or that it is HARAM to keep bear owing to some people  with bear indulge in       abominable  act. This opinion that you hold is wrong.

[40] Ahmad
[41] Hayatul Albany and Iktiyaratul Fiqhiyyah inda Sheikh Albany
[42] The Hausa version is  Sharuddan Hijabi A Musulinci