The Lawful and Unlawful The Muslim woman and her Awrah

In consideration of Islam's concern for women's 'awrah and its proper covering, the Prophet warned the Muslim woman against entering public baths and disrobing in front of other women, who might subsequently make her physical characteristics a topic of their gossip So thus even though a woman's awrah can be displayed around other women, it is best to remain covered to prevent gossip and the likes So thus even though a woman's awrah can be displayed around other women, it is best to remain covered to prevent gossip and the likes Similarly, the Prophet warned the Muslim man against entering public baths without a waist wrapper. Jabir narrated that the Prophet said, Similarly, the Prophet warned the Muslim man against entering public baths without a waist wrapper. Jabir narrated that the Prophet said, “Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day must not enter the public bath without a lower garment to cover his private parts, and whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day must not let his wife go to the public bath. (al-Nisai and by al-Tirmidhi) This is something women today who like to attend fitness center's and spa's need to think about

Exception to this prohibition is made for the woman who suffers from some illness for which warm baths are beneficial and for women following childbirth. Abdullah ibn 'Amr narrated that the Prophet said concerning public baths that Men must not enter them without a lower garment. Prevent women from entering them except when sick or after childbirth. (Ibn Majah and Abu Daoud) Abdullah ibn 'Amr narrated that the Prophet said concerning public baths that Men must not enter them without a lower garment. Prevent women from entering them except when sick or after childbirth. (Ibn Majah and Abu Daoud) 'Abdullah ibn 'Abbas narrated that the Prophet said, 'Abdullah ibn 'Abbas narrated that the Prophet said, “'Beware of a building called the Public Bath.' Some people said, 'O Messenger of Allah, it certainly removes dirt and benefits the sick.' He then said, 'Then whoever enters should cover his nakedness.' (al-Hakim)

If a woman enters a public bath without a valid reason or need, she has committed a haram act and deserves the censure of the Prophet. Again this is something for Muslim women into “fitness” to think about Abul Malih al-Hadhali reported that some women from Homs or Damascus came to visit 'Aishah and she said, Abul Malih al-Hadhali reported that some women from Homs or Damascus came to visit 'Aishah and she said, "Are you from a place where women go to the public baths? I heard the Messenger of Allah saying, A woman who removes her clothes (i.e., goes naked) outside her husband's house tears down the veil (hijab) between herself and her Lord.'' (Tirmidhi; also reported by Abu Daoud, Ibn Majah, and al-Hakim) And Umm Salamah narrated that the Prophet said, And Umm Salamah narrated that the Prophet said, "If any woman takes off her clothes outside her own house, Allah will tear His covering from her."

If islam takes this view in regards to a room with doors and walls, imagine the view in regards other things such as: Visiting public beaches Visiting public beaches Swimming in public pools Swimming in public pools This includes men doing these things. A man's awrah is from his navel to his knees. Muslim men going to swimming pools and beaches exposing themselves is sinful. This includes men doing these things. A man's awrah is from his navel to his knees. Muslim men going to swimming pools and beaches exposing themselves is sinful. Also being around women who expose themselves is sinful for him as well. Also being around women who expose themselves is sinful for him as well.

Muslim women must understand that the morals and manners of the Muslim woman are quite different from those of non-Muslim women The Muslim woman is chaste, dignified, self-respecting, and modest, while the woman who is ignorant of the divine guidance may be vain, showy and anxious to display her attractions. The Muslim woman is chaste, dignified, self-respecting, and modest, while the woman who is ignorant of the divine guidance may be vain, showy and anxious to display her attractions. Such display includes exposing the attractive parts of the body, walking or talking in a seductive manner, displaying her ornament", wearing revealing and sexy clothes, and the like. Such display includes exposing the attractive parts of the body, walking or talking in a seductive manner, displaying her ornament", wearing revealing and sexy clothes, and the like. The variety of ways in which women display their attractions is no secret to people, ancient or modern. The variety of ways in which women display their attractions is no secret to people, ancient or modern.

In explaining the following verse of the Quran: “And be in your houses, and do not make a display of yourselves in the manner of display of jahiliyyah....,” (33:33) Mujahid and Qutadah says it refers to: "Women used to walk about among men in a seductive and sensuous manner “ Maqatil says it refers to “'The displaying of attractions means putting a cloth on the head without tying it, and toying with the necklace, earrings, and other ornaments in a provocative fashion."' Bottom line, Muslim women are forbidden to behave this way Bottom line, Muslim women are forbidden to behave this way

The correct Islamic behavior required of Muslim women which keeps them from wantonly displaying their attractions is characterized by the following: Lowering the gaze: Indeed, the most precious ornament of a woman is modesty, and the best expression of modesty is in the lowering of the gaze, as Allah says, Lowering the gaze: Indeed, the most precious ornament of a woman is modesty, and the best expression of modesty is in the lowering of the gaze, as Allah says, “...And tell the believing women that they should lower their gazes.... “ (24:31) Not intermingling with men in such way that their bodies come in contact or that men touch women. Ma'qal ibn Yasar narrated that the Prophet said, Not intermingling with men in such way that their bodies come in contact or that men touch women. Ma'qal ibn Yasar narrated that the Prophet said, “It is better for one of you to be pricked in the head with an iron pick than to touch a woman whom it is unlawful to touch” (Tabarani and al-Bayhaqi)

Also Her clothing must conform to the standards laid down by the Islamic Shari'ah, which are as follows: Her dress must cover her entire body with the exception of "that which is apparent," which, according to the most preferable interpretation, refers to the face and hands. Her dress must cover her entire body with the exception of "that which is apparent," which, according to the most preferable interpretation, refers to the face and hands. It must not be transparent, revealing what is underneath it. The Prophet has informed us that, Among the dwellers of hell are such women as are clothed yet naked, seduced and being seduced. These shall not enter the Garden, nor shall (even) its fragrance reach them. It must not be transparent, revealing what is underneath it. The Prophet has informed us that, Among the dwellers of hell are such women as are clothed yet naked, seduced and being seduced. These shall not enter the Garden, nor shall (even) its fragrance reach them. Once some women of Bani Tamim, who were clad in transparent clothes, came to see 'Aishah, and she remarked, "If you are Believers, these are not the clothes which befit believing women." On another occasion, when a bride wearing a sheer and transparent head-covering was brought into her presence, she commented, "A woman who dresses like this does not believe in Surah al-Nur."

Also: Her dress must not be too tight so as to define the parts of her body, especially its curves, even though it may not be transparent. Her dress must not be too tight so as to define the parts of her body, especially its curves, even though it may not be transparent. She must not wear clothes which are specifically for men, She must not wear clothes which are specifically for men, Her choice of clothing she should not imitate non-Muslims Her choice of clothing she should not imitate non-Muslims The Muslim woman walks and talks in a dignified and business-like manner, avoiding flirtatiousness in her facial expressions and movements. Allah says: The Muslim woman walks and talks in a dignified and business-like manner, avoiding flirtatiousness in her facial expressions and movements. Allah says: “...Then do not be too pleasant of speech, lest one in whose heart there is a disease should feel desire for you....” (33:32)

Also the Muslim woman should not draw men's attention to her concealed adornment by the use of perfume or by jingling or toying with her ornaments or other such things Allah says: Allah says: “They should not strike their feet in order to make known what they hide of their adornment.... “ (24:31) The women used to stamp their feet when they passed by men so that the jingling of their ankle- bracelets might be heard. The Qur'an forbade this, both because it might tempt a lecherous man to pursue her and also because it demonstrates the evil intention of the woman in attempting to draw the attention of men to herself. The women used to stamp their feet when they passed by men so that the jingling of their ankle- bracelets might be heard. The Qur'an forbade this, both because it might tempt a lecherous man to pursue her and also because it demonstrates the evil intention of the woman in attempting to draw the attention of men to herself. Similar is the Islamic ruling concerning the use of fragrant perfumes, since here again the intention is to attract men by exciting their desire. A hadith states, The woman who perfumes herself and passes through a gathering is an adulteress. Similar is the Islamic ruling concerning the use of fragrant perfumes, since here again the intention is to attract men by exciting their desire. A hadith states, The woman who perfumes herself and passes through a gathering is an adulteress. ( Abu Daoud and Tirmidhi)

From all this we know that Islam does not require, as some people claim, that a woman should remain confined to her house until death takes her out to her grave. On the contrary, she may go out for salat, for her studies, and for her other lawful needs, both religious and secular, as was customary among the women of the families of the Companions and the women of later generations. On the contrary, she may go out for salat, for her studies, and for her other lawful needs, both religious and secular, as was customary among the women of the families of the Companions and the women of later generations. Moreover, this early period of Islam is considered by all Muslims to be the best and most exemplary period in the history of Islam. Among the women of this time were those who took part in battles in the company of the Prophet himself and after that under the caliphs and their commanders. Moreover, this early period of Islam is considered by all Muslims to be the best and most exemplary period in the history of Islam. Among the women of this time were those who took part in battles in the company of the Prophet himself and after that under the caliphs and their commanders. The Prophet told his wife Saudah, "Allah has permitted you to go out for your needs." (Bukhari)

So thus, Islam does not oppress anyone. Instead it sets rules in place for our betterment and protection Muslim women are allowed to live and function in society as long as they adhere to righteous behavior and honor the boundaries set by Allah. Muslim women are allowed to live and function in society as long as they adhere to righteous behavior and honor the boundaries set by Allah. The same is expected from men as well. The same is expected from men as well.