Hello guys, assalamualaikum, sorry for not posting in long time, more than a year actually, well i guess it's not late for me to post something that might help you all.
so this post is about what is trending right now, HIJAB, we see most of the western country ban hijab because it show the lack of cultural ethic and give no freedom to woman to express their beauty to peoples? eh???!!.
what do know about hijab,
did you understand what is hijab?,
is hijab is must in islam?
is hijab is oppressing woman?
what effect in health if woman apply hijab and its connection to the beauty.?
so we go to the first point, what is hijab?? where the words of hijab come from.
well etymologically hijab come from word of arabic
حجاب, it means cover
The term hijab in Arabic literally means “a screen or curtain” and is used in the Qur'an to refer to a partition. The Qur'an tells the male believers (Muslims) to talk to the wives of the Prophet Muhammad behind a curtain. This curtain was the responsibility of the men and not the wives of Prophet Muhammad. This leads some to claim that the mandate of theQur'an to wear hijab applies to the wives of the Prophet, not women generally
its also mean
state of mind enjoined upon both men and women in Islam. At the heart of its purpose, Hijab is about maintaining or elevating the dignity of every individual regardless of gender and preserving the ability of individuals to feel the natural sense of modesty, the loss of which is a serious spiritual sickness.
from simple meaning hijab is a veil that cover entire body excluding face and hand, of course you can see some certain muslim woman wear niqab to cover their priceless face, but that is not must depend on which mazhab, but it's okay to wear it.
okay next we go to the second point that is understanding hijab.
you have to know hijab has 2 important things based on the Quran.
1. Lowering your gaze: This means you should avoid looking at, listening to, or otherwise observing anything that damages your natural sense of modesty and shame, as well as anything that causes you to feel temptation to sin or causes attraction toward someone with whom you could not lawfully act on it.
2. Guarding your modesty: This means you should avoid revealing anything about yourself, whether through how you dress, how you speak, what you say or write, or other means, that would cause damage to your natural sense of modesty and shame, or tempt you to sin, or cause you to be attracted to or to attract someone with whom you could not lawfully act on that attraction.
so the idea of hijab is not apply in muslimah fashion clothing, but also in our daily life. It's has connection in our responsibilities as muslim that is prevent what is harm and do what is good.
is hijab is must in islam ?
The requirements of Islamic modest dress are based upon thosetwo principles. Dress should be such that it guards your modesty and aids you in lowering your gaze and does not make it unnecessarily difficult for someone else to lower their gaze and guard their own modesty based on the ayah Quran below
O children of Adam, We have bestowed upon you clothing to conceal your private parts and as adornment. But the clothing of righteousness - that is best. That is from the signs of Allah that perhaps they will remember
Al Araf-26
hijab oppressing ??
Hijab requirements do not block women and men from doing business or from attending meetings in the same room as long as they are observing Hijab. However, the lowering of the gaze means when in the presence of non-mahrams, one should avoid looking at them in such a way as to be attracted to their bodies, or listening to them in such a way as to be attracted to their voices, etc. And in turn, the guarding of modesty means that one should behave so as not to be trying to attract the opposite sex, or showing off, or discoursing with them in a familiar way or about private topics.
Even the enemies of Islam have recognized that Hijab of men and women gives dignity to humanity and thus empowers those who observe it. This is one of the main reasons that they systematically attack it and try to convince Muslim men and women to abandon true Hijab. Observing Hijab begins and ends with its two over-riding principles – lowering your gaze and guarding your modesty. These two acts are greatly beneficial to you in both this world and the Hereafter – they protect you from hardship, sin, and confusion and they elevate you spiritually – and this is why many people who observe Hijab describe it as being very freeing and something they truly love. Examine your interactions and your wardrobe with these two principles in mind, change anything that is out of line, and you will soon be enjoying the benefits in your own life
There are many scientific facts that describe the health benefits of the hijab.
U V Radiation of the Sun and Skin Cancer
Medical experts have always warned us against the damaging effects of the suns’ harmful rays, particularly the ultraviolet (UV) radiation. The UV rays from sunlight penetrate the atmosphere and are responsible for causing many health conditions such as premature skin aging, eye damage (including cataracts), and skin cancers. They also suppress the immune system, thus, reducing the ability to fight off diseases and other maladies.
A leading medical magazine has brought to attention and increasing problem of “melanoma”, a deadliest form of skin cancer that arises due to long term exposure to direct sunlight. It is highly prevalent amongst women, mainly because the dress sense that they usually adopted means that large parts of their bodies are uncovered and thus, exposed to the harmful effects of UV radiation. The legs are the most common part of the body that is largely afflicted by this disease, mainly because of the short length skirts that women commonly wear.
As UV rays can penetrate through clouds, fabric and glass, wearing transparent clothing will not provide sufficient protection from this type of cancer.
Medical experts recommend people to cover up with loose-fitting clothing, especially those made with tightly woven fabrics as they provide a greater barrier between the skin and the sun. Bright or dark-coloured clothing tend to reflect more UV radiation than pastel coloured clothing and bleached cottons.
Effects of Hot Weather
Spending long hours in hot weather without sufficient protection can be damaging to health, particularly, the brain. Long term exposure to heat can deplete many essential elements present in the body, namely phosphorous.
Phosphorous provides strength to bones and teeth and is potent in performing essential activities for different body parts like the brain, kidneys and heart.
A leading health specialist discovered that phosphorus depletes at temperatures of 108 °F. A human body can easily reach such temperatures when exposed to the hot sun for any length of time without sufficient protection. Frequent and long term exposure to such temperatures can result in overheating of the head that increases the risk of irreversible brain damage and memory loss.
For this reason, health advisors recommend people to wear a broad-brimmed hat and UV-blocking sunglasses to help shield sensitive skin on the head, neck, and around the eyes as these are the areas that usually sustain a lot of sun damage.
Effects of Cold Weather.
Exposure to cold weather conditions upsets the equilibrium of the human body that results in ill-health. Frequent exposure to cold and windy conditions without sufficient protection increases the risk of suffering from colds and flu with aches, pains and shivers.
Medical tests revealed that 40-60% of body heat is lost through the head and people are advised to protect their heads in such wintery conditions. It is proven that wearing a hat during the winter months provides 50% more protection from heat loss than being without a head covering. It is also advised to wrap up warm to stay away from drafts.
Hygiene
In some professions, workers are required to wear some sort of head covering for hygiene purposes such as, nurses, fast food workers, health care providers and many more.
The head-covering ensures cleanliness and purity and prevents cross contamination and spread of infections and diseases.
Summary of Protective Measures
Health specialists advise people to protect themselves from UV radiation, both indoors and out. It is advised to:
- Remain in the shade between 10 am to 4 pm.
- Cover up with loose-fitting clothing, especially those made with tightly woven fabrics
- Wear a broad-brimmed hat and UV-blocking sunglasses
- Apply suitable sunscreens especially on babies over the age of six months.
- Examine the skin from head-to-toe every month.
- and see the doctor every year for a professional skin exam.
In wintery conditions, health officials advise people to:
- Wrap up and keep warm
- Cover the head
- and keep away from cold drafts
Islamic Dress Code
Over all, health officials have perfectly described the ‘Islamic dress code’ by recommending that the best form of clothing to wear should be good quality, loose fitting clothing that cover the maximum amount of skin.
The versatility of this type of clothing is that it can be cool and comfortable to wear during the summer months and yet warm and insulating in the winter months.
The headscarf or any form of head covering provides protection from both extremes of temperatures and guards the vital organs from sustaining damage from each of the extremes.
The Islamic dress maintains a state of balance within the human body that helps keep it healthy through out its lifetime. This proves that there are always valid reasons behind any divine rulings and regulations given to mankind and it is clear that the wisdom of Allah in prescribing such rulings related to hijab and the Islamic dress code provides protection not only from sociological and psychological issues but from a health perspective too.
reference :
https://www.tumblr.com/search/hijab
http://www.stunninghijab.com/health-benefits-of-the-hijab/
http://quran.com/7/26
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hijab
