The Dress Code for the Muslim Women

Description

The Dress Code for Muslim Women by Shaykh Muhammad Nasir al-Din al-Albani is a concise and focused work that outlines the Islamic guidelines for women’s clothing based on the Qur’an and authentic Hadith. In this treatise, Shaykh al-Albani presents the conditions that must be met for a woman’s dress to be considered Islamically appropriate when in public or in the presence of non-mahram men. These include that the clothing must cover the entire body except what is exempted, such as the face and hands according to some scholarly views. It must be loose-fitting, not transparent, and not form-fitting so as to reveal the shape of the body. The clothing should also not be an adornment in itself, meaning it should not be eye-catching or designed to attract attention. Additionally, it should not resemble the clothing of men or non-Muslim women, nor should it be worn out of pride or a desire for fame. Shaykh al-Albani supports these conditions with clear evidence from the Qur’an, such as the verse commanding believing women to draw their outer garments over themselves, and with Hadiths that emphasize modesty as a defining trait of the believing woman. He explains that modest dress is not merely a social or cultural expectation, but a form of worship and obedience to Allah. The purpose of this dress code, as emphasized in the book, is to protect dignity, maintain public morality, and reflect the inner state of taqwa (God-consciousness). This book is especially beneficial for Muslim women seeking clarity on how to fulfill the Islamic requirement of modest dress in a manner that is both sincere and informed. It serves as a valuable reference for anyone wishing to understand the principles behind Islamic attire beyond superficial appearance, emphasizing that modesty is both an external expression and an internal attitude of faith.