10. HIJAB IN ISLAM

10. Hijab in Islam ~ 224 ~ that, whenever a woman steps out of her home, it is incumbent upon her to cover herself completely so as not to show any part of her body except the face and the hands.184 According to Muhammad Nasiruddin al-Albani’s findings the following rules of hijab are applicable: 1. The whole body, except for the exempted parts should be covered. 2. But any veil which in itself becomes an attraction is to be avoided. 3. Garments should not be semi-transparent. 4. Dress should not be tight fitting. 5. Garments should not be perfumed. 6. The form of dress should not in any way resemble that of men. 7. It should not resemble that of non-believers. 8. Garments should not reflect worldly honor.185 The first rule of hijab has been derived from the following passages of the Qur’an: