Scholars differ whether the veil must cover the hands and face or not. There are two schools of thought. One school of thought says the veil must cover the hands and face, while the other school of thought says the veil should only cover the body, face and hands are not necessary. First of all we see the arguments of the second school of thought.
1. Allah the Almighty states in the Quran “And tell the believing women to lower their gaze and protect their private parts (from illegal sexual act, etc.) and not show off their adornment except only which is apparent (like palms of hands or one eye or both eyes) and to draw their veils, all over Juyubihinna and not to reveal their adornment --------” (Surah An-Nur 24;31)
They argue that Allah gives permission to open face and hands and it is clear from the words of “except only that which is apparent”.
2. Ayesha (radhiallaho unha) reported that once her sister, Asma (radhiallaho unha) visited her in finery------while the Prophet (sallallaho alaihi wasallam) was at home. He (sallallaho alaihi wasallam) turned away from her and said, “O Asma, when a woman reaches puberty it is not lawful for her to uncover any part of her body except this.” He (sallallaho alaihi wasallam) then pointed to his face and hand. (Abu Daood)
The above narration is one of the most commonly presented as proof for leaving the face and hands uncovered.
3. Narrated Anas (radhiallaho unho) on the day (of the battle) of Uhud when (some) people retreated and left the Prophet (sallallaho alaihi wasallam) I saw Ayesha bint Abi Bakar and Umm Sulaim with their robes tucked up so that the bangles around their ankles were visible, hurrying with their water skins (in another narration it is said, “carrying the water skins on their backs”) Then they would pour water in the mouths of the people, and return to fill the water skins again and come back again to pour water into the mouths of the people.” (Sahih Al-Bukhari)
Some peoples argue that if Hijab is essential then why were the bangles of Ayesha bint Abi Bakr and Umm Sulaim visible around their ankles?
4. Jabir bin Abdullah said I attended the Eid Prayer with the Prophet (sallallaho alaihi wasallam). First he offered the prayer before Khutba without Adhan and Iqamah. Then, as he was leaning against Bilal (radhiallaho unho) and ordered to fear Allah and come towards His obedience. He preached the people and advised them. After this he attended to women and preached them. He said to them to give alms. Many of them are the fuel of Hell. One woman who had thin cheeks stood up------”
Some people also argue from this tradition that covering face for women is not obligatory.
Now we analyse the above evidences and also the evidences of the other school of thought.
2. “And tell the believing women to lower their gaze (from looking at forbidden things), and protect their private parts (from illegal sexual acts) and not to show off their adornment except only that which is apparent (like both eyes for necessity to see the way, or hands and to draw their veils all over Juyubihinna and not to reveal adornment except ---------“(Surah An Nur)
Scholars who believe that face and hands are not included in Hijab argue that Allah allowed the woman to uncover the face and hand as Allah, the Almighty states in these words “except only that which is apparent.” They also argue that the commentary of Ibn Abbas (radhiallaho unho) cleared the meaning of the words “except only that which is apparent.
According to Ibn Abbas the meaning of the “except only that which is apparent, “ is the face and hands.
The commentary of Ibn Abbas is accepted only when there is no other commentary against the commentary of Ibn Abbas. But there are some commentaries of the other companions of the Prophet (sallallaho alaihi wasallam), like Ibn Masud. The commentary of Ibn Masud of “-except only that which is apparent “is that of outer dress like veil, gloves, head-cover, apron etc. Because there is no way one can cover these things i.e. outer dress, veil, gloves etc.
It is also narrated that Asma (radhiallaho unha) visited in finery while the Prophet was at home ---------(Abu Daood)
There are some internal and external evidences and due to these evidences this Hadith of Abu Daood cannot be relied upon. It is clear from the following discussion :-
The narration of Anas (radhiallaho unho) can be elaborated in the following three ways:-
This is the event of the Ghazwa Uhad and the Ghazwa Uhad was fought in Shawal 03 Hijra, while on the other hand the instructions regarding veil were revealed in fifth or sixth Hijra. The event of Ayesha bint Abi Bakr and Umm Sulaim took place before the revelation of these instructions. So this event cannot become a concluding evidence.
Muslim women tended to the wounded during the holy battles in the state of Hijab, following the ordainment of Hijab.
The event of battle of Uhud or some other events of holy battles are exceptional. Principally we cannot draw a permanent rule from such exceptional events.
1. Allah the Almighty states in the Quran “And tell the believing women to lower their gaze and protect their private parts (from illegal sexual act, etc.) and not show off their adornment except only which is apparent (like palms of hands or one eye or both eyes) and to draw their veils, all over Juyubihinna and not to reveal their adornment --------” (Surah An-Nur 24;31)
They argue that Allah gives permission to open face and hands and it is clear from the words of “except only that which is apparent”.
2. Ayesha (radhiallaho unha) reported that once her sister, Asma (radhiallaho unha) visited her in finery------while the Prophet (sallallaho alaihi wasallam) was at home. He (sallallaho alaihi wasallam) turned away from her and said, “O Asma, when a woman reaches puberty it is not lawful for her to uncover any part of her body except this.” He (sallallaho alaihi wasallam) then pointed to his face and hand. (Abu Daood)
The above narration is one of the most commonly presented as proof for leaving the face and hands uncovered.
3. Narrated Anas (radhiallaho unho) on the day (of the battle) of Uhud when (some) people retreated and left the Prophet (sallallaho alaihi wasallam) I saw Ayesha bint Abi Bakar and Umm Sulaim with their robes tucked up so that the bangles around their ankles were visible, hurrying with their water skins (in another narration it is said, “carrying the water skins on their backs”) Then they would pour water in the mouths of the people, and return to fill the water skins again and come back again to pour water into the mouths of the people.” (Sahih Al-Bukhari)
Some peoples argue that if Hijab is essential then why were the bangles of Ayesha bint Abi Bakr and Umm Sulaim visible around their ankles?
4. Jabir bin Abdullah said I attended the Eid Prayer with the Prophet (sallallaho alaihi wasallam). First he offered the prayer before Khutba without Adhan and Iqamah. Then, as he was leaning against Bilal (radhiallaho unho) and ordered to fear Allah and come towards His obedience. He preached the people and advised them. After this he attended to women and preached them. He said to them to give alms. Many of them are the fuel of Hell. One woman who had thin cheeks stood up------”
Some people also argue from this tradition that covering face for women is not obligatory.
Now we analyse the above evidences and also the evidences of the other school of thought.
2. “And tell the believing women to lower their gaze (from looking at forbidden things), and protect their private parts (from illegal sexual acts) and not to show off their adornment except only that which is apparent (like both eyes for necessity to see the way, or hands and to draw their veils all over Juyubihinna and not to reveal adornment except ---------“(Surah An Nur)
Scholars who believe that face and hands are not included in Hijab argue that Allah allowed the woman to uncover the face and hand as Allah, the Almighty states in these words “except only that which is apparent.” They also argue that the commentary of Ibn Abbas (radhiallaho unho) cleared the meaning of the words “except only that which is apparent.
According to Ibn Abbas the meaning of the “except only that which is apparent, “ is the face and hands.
The commentary of Ibn Abbas is accepted only when there is no other commentary against the commentary of Ibn Abbas. But there are some commentaries of the other companions of the Prophet (sallallaho alaihi wasallam), like Ibn Masud. The commentary of Ibn Masud of “-except only that which is apparent “is that of outer dress like veil, gloves, head-cover, apron etc. Because there is no way one can cover these things i.e. outer dress, veil, gloves etc.
It is also narrated that Asma (radhiallaho unha) visited in finery while the Prophet was at home ---------(Abu Daood)
There are some internal and external evidences and due to these evidences this Hadith of Abu Daood cannot be relied upon. It is clear from the following discussion :-
The narration of Anas (radhiallaho unho) can be elaborated in the following three ways:-
This is the event of the Ghazwa Uhad and the Ghazwa Uhad was fought in Shawal 03 Hijra, while on the other hand the instructions regarding veil were revealed in fifth or sixth Hijra. The event of Ayesha bint Abi Bakr and Umm Sulaim took place before the revelation of these instructions. So this event cannot become a concluding evidence.
Muslim women tended to the wounded during the holy battles in the state of Hijab, following the ordainment of Hijab.
The event of battle of Uhud or some other events of holy battles are exceptional. Principally we cannot draw a permanent rule from such exceptional events.
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