BLOG 47 - About 'Purdah'

[Dr. Shabbir]

Answer on 'Purdah'

Dear Sister,

Using the head-cover (not the niqaab or veil which is not even ‘allowed’ at Hajj) during NAMAZ is such a strong tradition that even the Quran-oriented women use it. A dupatta (covering on the head and chest) mentally prepares women for the special occasion. And it does look dignified. The other thing in a similar situation is the use of a shawl around your body. That is modest whenever women are in public. And it is Quranic.

33:59 O Prophet! Tell your wives, your daughters, and women of the believers that they should draw a shawl around their person, when in public. This is easy and proper, so that they may be recognized and not bothered. God is Absolver of imperfections, Merciful.

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PS: KHIMAAR is for the chest, JALBAAB for the body.