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Hijaab is a woman's real beauty By: Salaah Brooks [Source: Hudaa Magazine] It often occurs to me that many of our sisters in Islam are not properly encouraged once they begin to observe the requirements of Hijaab. It may be that a sister has been obliged to wear the Hijaab without truly pondering over its superiority. Perhaps she has reached the age of puberty and her parents have instructed her to wear it. Perhaps she has recently accepted Islam and her close companions have told her of its obligation. Alternatively, perhaps her husband has commanded her to wear Hijaab. A sister who does not truly know the superiority of Hijaab will always remain envious of disbelieving women. Why? Because they observe these misguided disbelievers attempting to look beautiful for all to see. Hence, the Muslim woman then compares herself to that woman which causes her to feel ashamed of her own Hijaab. Therefore, what follows is a reminder for my sisters in Islam. It is a reminder of the true status of these so-called beautiful women. It is a reminder of the excellence of the women who wear Hijaab. Excellent Qualities of Those who Wear Hijaab: It is well known that the Muslim woman is a creature of modesty. Allaah loves for our Muslim women to be shielded by their Hijaab. It is their outer protection from the decadence of this life. Allaah's Messenger  , said: Allaah is modest and covering. He loves modesty and privacy. [Abu Daawood, An-Nasaa'i Al-Bayhaqi, Ahmad]. Thus, as modesty is a quality that is loved by Allaah, our sisters must take comfort in knowing that they are modest and that they are not like those women who show themselves off to the world. Such women will not be shielded from Allaah's Wrath. Allaah's Messenger  said: Any woman who takes off her clothes in other than her husband's home, has broken Allaah's shield upon her. [Abu Daawood and At-Tirmithi) Therefore, we see that the Hijaab of the Muslim woman is indeed part of modesty. Modesty accompanies Eemaan (faith). That is why Allaah's Messenger said: Modesty is part of Eemaan and Eemaan is in Paradise. [At-Tirmithi]. Also: Modesty and Eemaan are companions, when one goes away the other one goes away.  [Al-Haakim and others] The Muslim women must know that the disbelieving women who beautify themselves for the world to see possess no modesty, thus, they are void of any Eemaan. Instead of looking to the latest fashion models for guidance, you must look to the wives of the Prophet . Look at the regard for modesty that our mother, 'Aa'ishah  possessed even in the presence of the deceased; she said: I used to enter the room where the Messenger of Allaah  and my father (Abu Bakr)  were later buried in without having my garment on me, saying it is only my husband and my father. But when 'Umar bin al-Khattaab  was later buried in (the same place), I did not enter the room except that I had my garment on being shy from 'Umar. It can be quite difficult for the Muslim woman to go out wearing Hijaab in a society that mocks and torments her. Indeed, she may feel strange and out of place. However, if she knows the status of those who are mocked by the disbelievers, then she would continue to wear her Hijaab with dignity. Allaah Says in His Book (what means): Verily! The criminals used to laugh at those who believed. And whenever they passed them, used to wink at one another. And when they returned to their own people, they would return jesting. When they saw them, they said: 'These have indeed gone astray!' But they (disbelievers, sinners) had not been sent as watchers over them (the believers). But on this Day those who believe will laugh at the disbelievers. On (high) thrones, looking (at all things). Are not the disbelievers paid (fully) for what they used to do? [Quran 83:29-36] Allaah's Words should serve as a support for you my dear sister. Also, take comfort in being a stranger among these lewd and sinful women. Allaah's Messenger  said (what means): Islam began as something strange, and it would revert to its (old position) of being strange, so good news is for the strangers. [Muslim] The Characteristics of the Exposed Women: Instead of practicing the Hijaab (covering), the disbelieving women expose themselves, making a dazzling display of themselves for others. Such a display is an attribute of ignorance. Allaah Says in His Book (what means): And stay in your houses and do not display yourselves as you used to during the times of ignorance. [Quran 33:33] Allaah's Messenger  said: The best of your women is the affectionate, the fertile, the comforting, the agreeable