As the question states, I have a Twitter account where I post reminders or debunk misconceptions about Islam. I do not post myself, nor do I privately talk with males; everything is done in a public setting. A comment told me I am a "hoejabi" because I have a social media account, despite me never crossing the line with any male, and I have no photos of myself on my Twitter. Is this permissible? Thank you

It's plausible, at some point, that I might be asked to do a TV interview. My recent research is on a topic that might be picked up by the press. I'm unsure if this is appropriate as a Muslim woman. It clashes with the modesty expected of a Muslim woman. Yet, at the same time, it's not hard to find Muslim women on TV, so it's presumably sometimes acceptable. **Question**: Under what circumstances is it okay for a Muslim woman to be on TV?

I was talking to a non Muslim and she thought it was objectifying women that they have to cover up and how come the coverage is not equal between the genders? How do we answer this?

I never understood this. I am a Muslim and respect and enjoy looking at beautiful women (naturally). I don't understand why it is so bad to look at a woman. I feel a new modern Islam should promote women's freedom to dress the way they want, and for men to enjoy them. I don't see anything wrong if a man watches videos of sexually attractive women. *How could it possibly be haram?* She isn't naked, she isn't doing a sex tape or anything. Simply showing off her fit body in beautiful lingerie. Men watch it, enjoy it, and have fun with it. Some women also watch it and enjoy it. Can we not accept this as a new part of the modern Islam (women's freedom of clothing)? I don't see myself ever giving up enjoying women. I don't commit adultery, or drink, or smoke because I truly see a problem there. But freedom of dress for women and freedom for men to enjoy women, there is *zero* harm in that. I have nothing against women wearing bikinis (showing off how hard they worked on their bodies) rather than woman in burqa. And I don't have a problem with a woman dancing in front of men for their entertainment. What is wrong with that? Things have to make sense in a religion and this clearly does not. Any ideas?

I know that Islam treats women with honor and that they are privilaged to be modest and such. However I do not see this reflected onto slave women who were instead obliged to only cover from navel to the knee. here is a hadith that I find troubling: أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ قَالَ: " كُنَّ إِمَاءُ عُمَرَ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُ يَخْدِمْنَنَا كَاشِفَاتٍ عَنْ شُعُورِهِنَّ تَضْرِبُ ثُدِيُّهُنَّ “Umar’s maids, may God be pleased with him, used to serve us, revealing their hair and stroking their breasts.” Imam al-Beyhaqi records in ‘Al-Sunnan al-Kubra’ Volume 2 page 227 Why are the slave girls made to be immodest among these men. Is this not dishonorable to them and a source of fitna?

Given both girls and boys, who have reached an age of maturity are permitted to dress more freely around mahrams (such as around siblings & parents), is there any constraint to "dressing freely"? For example, can males get to walk around shirtless and with above knee shorts or the women with tank tops and tight leggings in front of family mahrams?

I have observed a few cultures that throw a party, calling upon their relatives and close friends for lunch or dinner to acknowledge when their daughter has reached puberty. While I have read that back in the day, this was signal to look for potential daughter in laws, given that nowadays most girls tend to marry only after college, are such displays and rituals still relevant? Also are the girls not made uncomfortable knowing their body changes are being inexplicitly announced among their cousins? If Islam allows this, why do we not have a similar ritual for the boys similar to the Jews?

I am hoping for some practical advice about dressing modestly in the summer heat. I've searched a few articles and mostly they only say dress modestly or stay inside, but don't really give specific suggestions. Few things that I am wondering, are for example: 1. What are good fabrics for clothing to wear in the heat which are lightweight and cool but also do not see through? 2. For wearing hijab in the summer, are there styles meant to wear that won't add too much insulation and heat to the head while one is outside in the sun? 3. For exercise in the summer, are there some suggestions on modest workout clothes? Thank you for any thoughts.

My friend doesn't believe me when I tell her that hijab is an essential and important Muslimah item for humility and modesty. We both agree that wearing a hijab but sporting form-fitting clothes is pointless and hypocritical, but she says that you can wear loose, modest clothing and be halal without the hijab. I'm telling her that it is not the same. Many men have said they've been attracted to women simply by hair, so you could still not be halal. I'm trying to argue that attraction is not the only reason for hijab, but it's also meant to reserve your beauty. Why should you show yourself? Why must you show the beautiful Creation of Allah that is you? Don't you find it precious? Don't you hold it close to your heart, cherish it? What is the liberation or reasoning of "being modest and halal without hijab"? I asked her what the point of the hijab was if you could be modest without hijab. She said there isn't really one, it's optional. How do I counter her argument? My points don't get through to her. Allah doesn't state something without a reason! How can she say "There's no point"? If she is in the wrong, I would like someone pointing out the clear reasons of necessity of wearing hijab if one desires modesty. If I am in the wrong, I would like to know, how can one truly show modesty without it? I am not trying to say that hijabis are all righteous and that non-hijabi Muslimahs aren't, but if one wants to be modest in appearance, I can't understand it.

I doubt that males are permitted to swim in a pool with women who are wearing a swimsuit or bikini even if they averted their gaze. The environment is haraam. Now what if the women were wearing the Islamic style of swimwear - is such a mixed pool still haraam for Muslim males? It goes back to segregation for the sexes in a pool or outside the pool. Some scholars may say the swimwear is too tight so fails for a suitable hijaab also.

Some parents tell their girls (say aged 5 and upwards) to wear the headscarf when out for example in a non Muslim school in a non Muslim country. Is this right in Islam or should it only be enforced at her first menses and onset of puberty?

When picking a woman/man for marriage, there are 4 categories as seen through an Islamic perspective: - Religion - Beauty - Lineage - Money My question is concerned with the beauty aspect. Hence, when talking to a man/woman about marriage (of course talking while acknowledging Islamic boundaries), is it allowed to ask them some sex-related questions? If yes, what are the limits, if any, to one asking such questions? Such questions can involve talks about STDs, body parts/shape, etc etc.

Assalamu alaikum dear readers, I just wanted to know if I can ask my wife for belly piercing to impress me and not show others. It is only between me and her for my pleasure and to preserve her beauty to keep her my ultimate(to prevent interest on others). This is especially during love making or wearing swimsuit on private areas..... [Like on sexy panty and belly dance outfit, maybe a swimsuit]. NON PENETRATING clips are also fine. BTW PLEASE **DON'T** **JUDGE** HER BECAUSE SHE'S **MODEST** Thanks a lot

There are lots of married Muslim couples in the West but there is also a problem present for some of us. In the West clothing is not as modest as it is in Muslim majority countries. Lots of women wear tight clothing, makeup etc and even young individuals are doing it. Its extremely rare to see someone dressed in the correct manner and I can say this with certainty its probably been over at least 3 months (corona may have played part but again there is social media). There are also women who smoke, drink, majority have relationships and lots have committed Zina (this is all from personally conversing with others and of course openly communicating about this). There are also numerous who dont pray and again this is the majority and I know because from majority one ive spoken to, texted etc (males arent an exception) this is just a recurring theme. Ive read this: https://islamqa.info/en/answers/5208/neglecting-prayer-out-of-laziness and in it it says those who miss prayers are considered kaffir. The things mentioned above don't cover the minor bad deeds that are done. Now for marriage i have read that you should marry a practicing Muslim and its really hard to find someone. If they are which I doubt I've found in a while then there may be an issue in appearance which could play an impact later. An alternative is moving countries but then there is a language barrier. Barely anyone also asks for permission for a relationship first and usually get into a relationship first and later on ask about marriage. This is also something that isn't allowed to my understanding. Is it permissible to marry someone who dresses immodestly or is negligent in prayer etc if you cannot find anyone else? Even if you are allowed but have to try help them change their ways, what if they don't are you allowed to pursue the marriage?

> Ibn ‘Abbaas (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: “Allaah commanded the believing women, when they go out of their houses for some need, to cover their faces from the top of the head with the jilbaab, and to leave only one eye showing.” > is this hadith genuine?

Allah tells us in the Qur'an: > وَقُل لِّلۡمُؤۡمِنَـٰتِ يَغۡضُضۡنَ مِنۡ أَبۡصَـٰرِهِنَّ وَيَحۡفَظۡنَ > فُرُوجَهُنَّ وَلَا يُبۡدِينَ زِينَتَهُنَّ إِلَّا مَا ظَهَرَ مِنۡهَا‌ۖ > وَلۡيَضۡرِبۡنَ بِخُمُرِهِنَّ عَلَىٰ جُيُوبِہِنَّ‌ۖ وَلَا يُبۡدِينَ > زِينَتَهُنَّ إِلَّا لِبُعُولَتِهِنَّ أَوۡ ءَابَآٮِٕهِنَّ أَوۡ > ءَابَآءِ بُعُولَتِهِنَّ أَوۡ أَبۡنَآٮِٕهِنَّ أَوۡ أَبۡنَآءِ > بُعُولَتِهِنَّ أَوۡ إِخۡوَٲنِهِنَّ أَوۡ بَنِىٓ إِخۡوَٲنِهِنَّ أَوۡ > بَنِىٓ أَخَوَٲتِهِنَّ أَوۡ نِسَآٮِٕهِنَّ أَوۡ مَا مَلَكَتۡ > أَيۡمَـٰنُهُنَّ أَوِ ٱلتَّـٰبِعِينَ غَيۡرِ أُوْلِى ٱلۡإِرۡبَةِ مِنَ > ٱلرِّجَالِ أَوِ ٱلطِّفۡلِ ٱلَّذِينَ لَمۡ يَظۡهَرُواْ عَلَىٰ عَوۡرَٲتِ > ٱلنِّسَآءِ‌ۖ وَلَا يَضۡرِبۡنَ بِأَرۡجُلِهِنَّ لِيُعۡلَمَ مَا > يُخۡفِينَ مِن زِينَتِهِنَّ‌ۚ وَتُوبُوٓاْ إِلَى ٱللَّهِ جَمِيعًا > أَيُّهَ ٱلۡمُؤۡمِنُونَ لَعَلَّكُمۡ تُفۡلِحُونَ (٣١) > Translation (interpretation of meaning): > And say to the believing women that they should lower their gaze and > guard their modesty; that they should not display their beauty and > ornaments except what (ordinarily) appear thereof; that they should > **draw their veils over their bosoms** and not display their beauty except > to their husbands, their fathers, their husbands' fathers, their sons, > their husbands' sons, their brothers, or their brothers' sons, or > their sisters' sons, or their women, or the slaves whom their right > hands possess or male servants free of physical needs, or small > children who have no sense of the shame of sex; and that they should > not strike their feet in order to draw attention to their hidden > ornaments. And O ye Believers! Turn ye all together towards Allah that > ye may attain Bliss. (31) Surat 24 Ayah 31 Emphasis mine. Not that I doubt the Ayah or the Hadith, but a translation into English will always be limited compared to when it is in it's original language so I don't know how articulate the translation is of this section; > ...they should not display their beauty and ornaments except what (ordinarily) appear thereof and that they should draw their veils over their bosoms and not display their beauty except to their husbands. Here, what does *Bosom* mean? Chest, torso, upper chest, neck? What is the original intention?

It is a fact that Islam lays great emphasis on modesty just like Judaism and other orthodox religions. But why do we as Muslims enforce it mostly on women? Men also have to cover their awrah which is what is between the navel and knees. But we see so many men and young teens nowadays who feel it is perfectly fine showing off the skin below the belly button while topless. Also men are not suppose to wear tight fitting clothes exposing the shape of their awrah. If so then isn't it wrong when we tuck in the shirts to show the stomach and butts shape? Isn't the kurta or a long shirt or the kandura/toupe better for Muslim men? **Related Questions of Interest:**
1) Are men who go topless sinners?
2) Is man torso/chest/trunk awrah?

I have heard that traditional dresses are better for so many people. But each culture has it's own version of traditional. I am a convert; I have been told that Pakistani garments are more modest, that Afghani garments are more modest, that Saudi garments are more modest etc etc. But they say it is inappropriate for women to wear things that are in their culture men would wear only, like pants from Pakistani culture (though it is traditional for them, women have only worn pants in the west for under a century). I can not wear thin silks and light cottons in northern Alberta; it seems very non-practical and false of me to wear the garments of other cultures, yet our imam seems to think that more traditional garments are better. I am thinking a petition in our local mosque encouraging Muslim women who are new to Canada to dress warmly instead of freezing in their cultural clothes with a used winter coat collection for those in need; this has nothing to do with showing skin or not wearing hijab. How would I go about convincing those in need to dress for the cold, so they don't get sick or have to suffer?

Thank you for your answers. It was very interesting and helpful. I wish you all the best in your lives.

Assalamualaikum. I am a male Muslim & had a question regarding covering of private parts. A few days back, I met with an accident & I went to the hospital. In the hospital, they examined me and gave me an injection. While giving the injection the wardboy asked me to loosen my pants. But even after loosening it, the pants were tights so he tried to pulled my tried to pants little down but accidentally he pulled my underwear and a little of my private part was exposed which he touched it accidentally. **After that incident I am feeling awkward and inconvenient. Has something wrong occurred???**