You know, when I see hijabis dressed up so...there’s no other word for it... outrageously in a way that totally makes people look twice (usually in shock and bemusement), I really get confused.
It’s especially confusing when they post endless photos of themselves in all their crazy getup on their blogs, as if to invite more people to ogle and heap praises at them.
Example:
Am I the only person who thinks it defeats the purpose of wearing the hijab in the first place?
Hijab is, among other things, meant to symbolise modesty...isn’t it?
I don’t know la... I know this is a controversial topic, and I know I personally have a lot to improve on when it comes to aurah, and I really don’t want to come off as the haram police or something...
But it just bothers me.
And that's why I'm posting it here. I'd like to know what you guys think. Is it a good way to encourage more muslim women to don the hijab? Or is it an affront to the meaning of hijab?
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Assalam sister,
this is what happened when people misinterpreted the real meaning of wearing hijab. they took it as a form of fashion rather than to cover the aurah.
It does some good for the non-hijabis but it aint doing any good for them though.
Your words are true, this is called tabarrauj. Tabarruj is basically covering your aurat but accessorizing to the point that it will grab people's attention. Examples are putting on makeup, donning bright coloured clothes, putting on sparkly stuffs and wearing something different than the rest of the crowd.
From my understanding, a muslim girl should not make herself more attractive than she already is. A mere sweep of blush may seem nothing. But to me, honestly, that's tabarruj coz you're like making yourself look more appealing than you originally are. I think it makes perfect sense that a pair of flushed cheeks are a lot more attractive to a guy than a pair of pale ones.
We can only enhance our beauty for our husband to see. So yeah,to tell ya the truth sometimes I myself had committed the crime of tabarruj. :/
but I can never deny the fact that it is wrong and I shouldn't have done it and we should let people know that indeed, it is wrong.
+1000 what Kayah said.
I get the "you can still be trendy while wearing hijab" thing they're going for but yes I have to agree that it's wrong.
this is so obvious..
to wear the hijab is one thing.but directly after u wore it, u have to know the rationale and the real purpose and way of wearing it.
Agreed with Kayah. Hijab is meant for covering the aurah, and we (supposedly) shouldn't wear (too) bright color clothes that can attract attention from opposite sex.
I get it that they want to attract non hijabers by conveying the message that you still can be trendy wearing hijab but when it comes to the extend of wearing all those weird over-the-top quirky clothes and hijabs, I think it's way too much that it looks funny and it looks more to wear hijab for fashion and not for the sake of covering the aurah.
Just my two cents anyway.
as long as hijab is covering the aurah, its up to the women whether she wanted to accesorize or not. there is no dalil that staes that women are forbidden to accessorize.how about hana tajima and yuna style of clothing.we always says that islam is not a religion of hatred and small-mindedness, this shows that islam is basically a religion that tolerence beauty and the openess of the mind with the boundaries of syariah.
There's a lot more to Islam than we think there is. That's why we need to learn more and more about our own religion from time to time. And there actually are dalils regarding accessorizing.
Here are some links :)
tabarruj
Tabarruj (Display of Beauty)
Attractive hijab and shari'ah
emm..bhias secara berlebihan ade kot dsebut dlm hadith..tak xingt y mane satu..
tabarruj tu kira fall under same meaning of bhias secara berlebihan kan..
tolong carikan..che' ilmu xbpa nak mantap.huhu
I felt the same way. Seeing hijabs being used as a medium of fashion in a wrong way makes me feel sad.I mean, their chest is not even covered and everything seems too be over the top. This thing is happening everywhere :/
Thanks for the amazing input, everyone! Really enjoying reading your views. Especially about tabarruj -- I didn't even know there was a specific term for it!
Keep 'em coming, and insyaAllah we can all learn from this discussion/sharing moment :-)
Dang it, Anisah, I was gonna write about this! Now my blog is destined to die... forever....
ANYWAY, back on topic:
I got this from my friend Lubna, and I think it sums up my opinion about the topic, at least.
"When hijab turns from modesty to prevent unwanted attention into a fashion battle to attract more attention I go 'hmm something is amiss here.'" - Yusha Evans
These people need to really understand what the hijab's for. It's more than just covering the aurah. I admit I'm not exactly the perfect example of a hijabi, but this is something we have to keep in mind and remind ourselves constantly. :)
Assalamualaikum,
Perspektif dari seorang lelaki. Walaupun lelaki suka wanita yang cantik dan suka tengok yang seksi-seksi, realitinya dia tak suka kalau isterinya, ibunya atau adik/kakaknya berpakaian macam tu. Bertudung tapi e.g pakai seluar jeans dan nampak 'lurah punggung'. Tutup atas, bawah terbuka. Kecualilah lelaki tu DAYUS.
In a way, I'm grateful that I'm brought up in strict family and married to a wonderful women who understand hijab. My mother, mother in law, sisters, sisters-in-law, are concious about aurat. I pity guys that face the problem where their wife and daughter is not covering aurat.
I pray Allah will give these men strength to change their women.
selalu ingatkan diri agar bersederhana bila berpakaian (biar orang kata tak funk, hip, glam or nampak selekeh)
suka post ni. ramai sangat dah orang 'bergaya' macam ni. tahulah kome cantik, takyah lah tarik perhatian sangat kot..
salam :)
i mean, i love fashion and all and i admit i like dressing up too.but sometimes, when i see hijabis going all out for fashion,i experience a slight moment of bewilderment :S and its sadder when they begin showing their necks,etc in the name of fashiond sometimes,i think theres some people wear hijab,just to fit in the trend,cuz most of the topbloggers are hijabis.but who am i to judge..i'm just Allah's creature who has flaws and imperfections too.may Allah guide us to the right road,insyaAllah.
As long as they are COVERING not WRAPPING their aurah in public, it is a job well done by hijabis. There are three things hijabis need to know.
1) Follow the shariah
2) Comfort
3) Presentable
The first cannot be messed with, ABSOLUTELY VITAL. Shariah (Islamic law ordained by Allah) means hijabs must be loose, non transparent and worn with loose, non transparent outfits.
No.2: comfortable means it is not so thick that you're sweating so much, not so tight you're choking yourself or it becomes a hazard to self. Thus you look comfortable and confident wearing it. But no.2 rule depends on the wearer's choice.
No.3 rule: hijabs must be clean, non smelly, not hiding smelly hair. Presentable can be translated into 'pretty/trendy' or simply, well-ironed and atleast groomed for the public/your career/yourself. This depends on own choice too.
So if you wanna be fashionable, first rule is: for whom are you wearing it? If your answer is a human being (to please my boyfriend/to please myself) the answer needs some adjustment. It is to please Allah first and foremost. Check your niat as much as you check yourself in the mirror.
Hi Anisah, I'm glad to find you blog, I'm the Torch member too :).
In my perspective in some occasions, like wedding ceremony, grand dinner, and etc. Muslimah needs to touch up her self (with light make up) and wear modest dress. But, to go to the malls, I don't think it is necessary to wear that make up and heavy accessories.
Although people can dress up and cover their aurah, it must follow the rules of how we must cover all the body curve, not wearing tight clothes and sheer clothes.
I can accept some hijab fashionistas if they follow the rules of the hijab it self and only wear those dresses in mentioned occasions.
On the other hand, we also needs to criticize those who's wearing hijab but does not cover their hands. I found that it is awkward when you cover all your body including your hair and neck but left the hands bare-hijab.
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