Where in the Quran does it say a woman must cover her hair?
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Where in the Quran does it say a woman must cover her hair?
I know a woman must be modest in how she dresses. But is covering the hair a must? one reason for the hijab is to not bring attention to the woman. but in today's society (living in America) if one were to wear a hijab she will be bringing more attention to herself than a woman who does not wear a scarf. But I hear it's haram not to wear one. I wouldn't want to disobey God, so if someone could help answer my question that would be great! -
It really depends on who you ask unfortunately. I have met Quranists who can actually justify the woman covering her hair, but most others say it means the breasts/bosoms and to be modest.
Personally, I don't think it means to cover the hair from the explanations I have read. The reason being is that in some places covering your head makes you stand out. Isn't the purpose of covering supposed to prevent the looks (albeit lustful looks) of others? In the U.S. unless you live somewhere that is primarily Islamic (like Dearborn Michigan), you stick out like a sore thumb and make people look at you. Yet, if you dress normally and uncovered no one pays attention to you.
But in Islamic countries the opposite is true.
Just my limited and uneducated opinion.
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Where in the Quran does it say a woman must cover her hair?
I know a woman must be modest in how she dresses. But is covering the hair a must? one reason for the hijab is to not bring attention to the woman. but in today's society (living in America) if one were to wear a hijab she will be bringing more attention to herself than a woman who does not wear a scarf. But I hear it's haram not to wear one. I wouldn't want to disobey God, so if someone could help answer my question that would be great!The Quran does not say cover your hair or face.
actually to cover your hair is christian i.e. like a Nun
(Christianity came before Islam) so we have some christian and jewish influence.
We have been unfortunate in the west to have receive an adulterated version of Islam
and now face the task of fighting our way back to Islam as Allah revealed it originally
You only have to obey Allah (hint from the Garden of Eden)
not me or anybody else.here is a quote by apostle paul in the bible yes covering the hair is from paul
1 Corinthians 11 (Contemporary English Version)1 You must follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ. Rules for Worship2 I am proud of you, because you always remember me and obey the teachings I gave you.3 Now I want you to know that Christ is the head over all men, and a man is the head over a woman. But God is the head over Christ.4 This means that any man who prays or prophesies with something on his head brings shame to his head.5 But any woman who prays or prophesies without something on her head brings shame to her head. In fact, she may as well shave her head.6 A woman should wear something on her head. It is a disgrace for a woman to shave her head or cut her hair. But if she refuses to wear something on her head, let her cut off her hair.7 Men were created to be like God and to bring honor to God. This means that a man should not wear anything on his head. Women were created to bring honor to men.8 It was the woman who was made from a man, and not the man who was made from a woman.9 He wasn't created for her. She was created for him.10 And so, because of this, and also because of the angels, a woman ought to wear something on her head, as a sign of her authority.11 As far as the Lord is concerned, men and women need each other.12 It is true that the first woman came from a man, but all other men have been given birth by women. Yet God is the one who created everything.13 Ask yourselves if it is proper for a woman to pray without something on her head.14 Isn't it unnatural and disgraceful for men to have long hair?15 But long hair is a beautiful way for a woman to cover her head.16 This is how things are done in all of God's churches, and that's why none of you should argue about what I have said. Rules for the Lord's Supper17 Your worship services do you more harm than good. I am certainly not going to praise you for this.18 I am told that you can't get along with each other when you worship, and I am sure that some of what I have heard is true.19 You are bound to argue with each other, but it is easy to see which of you have God's approval.20 When you meet together, you don't really celebrate the Lord's Supper.21 You even start eating before everyone gets to the meeting, and some of you go hungry, while others get drunk.22 Don't you have homes where you can eat and drink? Do you hate God's church? Do you want to embarrass people who don't have anything? What can I say to you? I certainly cannot praise you. The Lord's Supper(Matthew 26.26-29; Mark 14.22-25; Luke 22.14-20)23 I have already told you what the Lord Jesus did on the night he was betrayed. And it came from the Lord himself. He took some bread in his hands.24 Then after he had given thanks, he broke it and said, "This is my body, which is given for you. Eat this and remember me."25 After the meal, Jesus took a cup of wine in his hands and said, "This is my blood, and with it God makes his new agreement with you. Drink this and remember me."26 The Lord meant that when you eat this bread and drink from this cup, you tell about his death until he comes.27 But if you eat the bread and drink the wine in a way that isn't worthy of the Lord, you sin against his body and blood.28 That's why you must examine the way you eat and drink.29 If you fail to understand that you are the body of the Lord, you will condemn yourselves by the way you eat and drink.30 That's why many of you are sick and weak and why a lot of others have died.31 If we carefully judge ourselves, we won't be punished.32 But when the Lord judges and punishes us, he does it to keep us from being condemned with the rest of the world.33 My dear friends, you should wait until everyone gets there before you start eating.34 If you really are hungry, you can eat at home. Then you won't condemn yourselves when you meet together. After I arrive, I will instruct you about the other matters.Many things we do we think are from God but it simply is not
I started on this journey when I was looking in Quran for prayer cap (kufi) which I found is
from jewish tradition.I hope this is helpful.
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Peace hawkninetynine.
i am curious, what is a " prayer cap( kufi)? I never heard of it before.
Thanks in advance.
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The Quran does not say cover your hair or face.
actually to cover your hair is christian i.e. like a Nun
(Christianity came before Islam) so we have some christian and jewish influence.
We have been unfortunate in the west to have receive an adulterated version of Islam
and now face the task of fighting our way back to Islam as Allah revealed it originally
You only have to obey Allah (hint from the Garden of Eden)
not me or anybody else.
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Many things we do we think are from God but it simply is notI hope this is helpful.
Peace
Salaam
Actually this originated from the Jewish concept of Eve being responsible for the original sin, Adam had been enamoured by her long hair as often shown in their depictions of Adam and Eve. As a punishment, and to keep men safe from the spell of women, the descendants of Eve, women were required to shave off their hair.An Ultra orthodox Jewish woman is required to cut off her hair when she marries and from then on wear a wig.
This is based on a particular verse in the book of Numbers, a part of the Torah or Old Testament. The Wig must then be worn as a head covering for the rest of her life even if divorced or she becomes a widow. Not all Jewish women observe this custom, only the very very orthodox.
http//askville.amazon.com/Jewish-women-shave-heads-wear-wigs/AnswerViewer.do?requestId=7695263I started on this journey when I was looking in Quran for prayer cap (kufi) which I found is
from jewish traditionThe origins of men covering their heads with a hat or yarmulke (skullcap) are not clear. The Talmud relates several incidents where covering the head is considered a sign of submission to divine authority. Some attribute it to the Jews' need or desire to differentiate themselves from Christians, for whom removal of the hat was a sign of respect. By the 16th century, it had become common enough to be codified as normative behavior among the more observant, who still cover their heads all day or at least during prayer and study.
For women, the uncovered head was from earliest times considered immodest, if not worse. Married women covered their heads so as not to draw the attention of other men. The sheitel (wig) worn by very religious married women is a relatively late variation on this. These practices are observed today only in very traditional circles.
http//www.myjewishlearning.com/practices/Ethics/Our_Bodies/Clothing.shtmlPeace
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Thanks farida, I can guess now what a "kufi" is.
hawkninetynine,Only answer if I am wrong, I think it is a cap for men to cover their head? I did not know it was called a " kufi".
Thank you both.
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Everything, and all, comes from Judaism!
Why?... Because the Torah is the only Scripture that is proven it came from God!
All righteous Xtians and Muslims acknowledge that Moses (Musa) received it from God, and all Xtians and Muslims say that true religion is based on Tanah! (Old Testament) -
It really depends on who you ask unfortunately. I have met Quranists who can actually justify the woman covering her hair, but most others say it means the breasts/bosoms and to be modest.
Personally, I don't think it means to cover the hair from the explanations I have read. The reason being is that in some places covering your head makes you stand out. Isn't the purpose of covering supposed to prevent the looks (albeit lustful looks) of others? In the U.S. unless you live somewhere that is primarily Islamic (like Dearborn Michigan), you stick out like a sore thumb and make people look at you. Yet, if you dress normally and uncovered no one pays attention to you.
But in Islamic countries the opposite is true.
Just my limited and uneducated opinion.
Totally agree. It can be even more scary to see niqaabis in the states (or ninjas as we called them in school) i mean it seems like niqaabis in particular are attention seekers
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Everything, and all, comes from Judaism!
Why?... Because the Torah is the only Scripture that is proven it came from God!
All righteous Xtians and Muslims acknowledge that Moses (Musa) received it from God, and all Xtians and Muslims say that true religion is based on Tanah! (Old Testament)You are making several assumptions. First you are assuming that the Torah we have it is the same as Moses recieved it. Second you equate the Torah to the Tanakh as if the were the same. Lastly you assume that there isn't a single Christian or Muslim that doesn't accept the validity and authority of the Tanankh.
The Torah and Tanakh are not the same. The Torah is the first five books of the Tanakh which include 19 others. Jewish theology stipulates that some of these books were not written by prophets. The Tanakh was a continuously evolving book. Some scholars believe that it was not codified completely until after the death of Jesus.
There is dispute over whether Moses wrote the Torah as we have it. How could he have if he dies in the first half of Deuteronomy and the book continues?
Lastly all Muslims are supposed To believe the Quran over the Old Testement. Anyone who has read both know they don't always agree.
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Everything, and all, comes from Judaism!
Why?... Because the Torah is the only Scripture that is proven it came from God!
All righteous Xtians and Muslims acknowledge that Moses (Musa) received it from God, and all Xtians and Muslims say that true religion is based on Tanah! (Old Testament)You are making several assumptions. First you are assuming that the Torah we have it is the same as Moses recieved it. Second you equate the Torah to the Tanakh as if the were the same. Lastly you assume that there isn't a single Christian or Muslim that doesn't accept the validity and authority of the Tanankh.
The Torah and Tanakh are not the same. The Torah is the first five books of the Tanakh which include 19 others. Jewish theology stipulates that some of these books were not written by prophets. The Tanakh was a continuously evolving book. Some scholars believe that it was not codified completely until after the death of Jesus.
There is dispute over whether Moses wrote the Torah as we have it. How could he have if he dies in the first half of Deuteronomy and the book continues?
Lastly all Muslims are supposed To believe the Quran over the Old Testement. Anyone who has read both know they don't always agree.
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I read a really great book on this topic called "The Veil and the Male Elite" by FATIMA MERNISSI. It's a very good read and addresses why women began covering. I do not cover my head and my conscience is clear. I feel how other people feel that it would actually draw more attention to me.
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Where in the Quran does it say a woman must cover her hair?
But I hear it's haram not to wear one. I wouldn't want to disobey God, so if someone could help answer my question that would be great!Nowhere a woman should cover her hair in Quran, just tradition among Arab .
Of course we should think that God never forget to ask a woman to cover it, if He needs so in Quran.
Haram (maybe, please ask Jews) for this case if you are Jews not for moslem who use Quran as guidance.
Anyway, as stated in previous comments, I think it is better to wear clothes according to local custom , as far under the rule of Quran, It will be good for us because it will not draw attention so much to us.Sorry about my English
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Everything, and all, comes from Judaism!
including hadiths yes
Why?... Because the Torah is the only Scripture that is proven it came from God!
Proven according to your logic
All righteous Xtians and Muslims acknowledge that Moses (Musa) received it from God, and all Xtians and Muslims say that true religion is based on Tanah! (Old Testament)
So did Bukhari & co, but God didn't. nope
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Go to the thread 'question about dress code'. Read it thoroughly especially my post that are from page 2 onwards to get an idea of my view on the issue.
Here's the link http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9604127.10
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