Hijab 101: Exploring Its Meaning and Importance

Hijab is the motto of the Muslim Ummah, the proud distinction of Muslim women, which is a means of giving purity to Islamic society. International Hijab Day is celebrated on 4th September in Pakistan and all over the world.

1. Presentor : Ms. Mamoona Prepared and edited by: Ms.Mamoona Theme: Hijab

2. Trilateral Root Word and Meaning ح - ج - ب ‘hijab’ –Arabic word meaning “covering”

3. What is Hijab? Hijab is the motto of the Muslim Ummah, the proud distinction of Muslim women, which is a means of giving purity to Islamic society. International Hijab Day is celebrated on 4th September in Pakistan and all over the world.

4. Hijab means to hide from view. Hijab includes the complete dress. Modesty is an essential component of faith The Prophet SAW said, "Faith consists of more than sixty branches. And haya is a part of faith.” ( Bukhari)

5. Functions of Hijab Command and test from Allah Preservation of modesty Elevation of status Liberation Security and protection Safeguarding of society

6. Five Criterias For Hijab: The clothes worn should be: loose. not be transparent. not be so glamorous. not resemble boys clothes. not be same as non-Muslim.

7. It is not permissible to shake hands with a non-Mahram. Non Muslims Uncles Strangers Male cousins Simply politely explain that its part of your religion.

8. 'Loud' and tinkling anything, be it jewelry, bracelets , clip-clopping shoes , little bells on clothes , you name it, if it jingles or makes noise, it is against the principles of Hijaab , because it attracts attention to the one wearing it.

9. جزاكَ اللهُ خيرًا كثيرًا