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Partition / Veil

الْحِجَاب

Al-Hijab (الْحِجَاب) is a profound concept in Islam, often understood as a "partition" or "veil," with both literal and metaphorical dimensions. At its core, it embodies principles of modesty, respect, and spiritual protection. The Quran instructs the Prophet to [tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers to bring down over themselves [part] of their outer garments]. This command is explained as [more suitable that they will be known and not be abused], highlighting its role in ensuring dignity, recognition, and safety for believing women in public life. Another significant aspect of *hijab* is the specific instruction regarding the Prophet's wives. Believers are told that [when you ask [his wives] for something, ask them from behind a partition], emphasizing that [that is purer for your hearts and their hearts]. This literally separated the living spaces of the Prophet's wives from visitors, fostering an environment of reverence and spiritual integrity. Beyond physical coverings, *hijab* can also represent a spiritual barrier, such as [a concealed partition] between those who believe in the Hereafter and those who do not. Ultimately, *hijab* serves as a reminder of inner piety and outer decorum, fostering a society rooted in respect and spiritual awareness.

Quran 3 verses

وَإِذَا قَرَأْتَ ٱلْقُرْءَانَ جَعَلْنَا بَيْنَكَ وَبَيْنَ ٱلَّذِينَ لَا يُؤْمِنُونَ بِٱلْـَٔاخِرَةِ حِجَابًا مَّسْتُورًا

Wa izaa qaraatal Quraana ja'alnaa bainaka wa bainal lazeena laa yu'minoona bil aakhirati hijaabam mastooraa

And when you recite the Qur'an, We put between you and those who do not believe in the Hereafter a concealed partition.

اور جب قرآن پڑھا کرتے ہو تو ہم تم میں اور ان لوگوں میں جو آخرت پر ایمان نہیں رکھتے حجاب پر حجاب کر دیتے ہیں

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: The meaning of Tasbih (glorification of Allah) said by the heavens and the earth and everything present therein Among these, the Tasbih of Allah said by all angels and believing jinn and human beings is self-evident. Everyone knows that. As for disbelieving human beings and the jinn, they obviously ...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And when you recite the Qur’ān We place between you and those who do not believe in the Hereafter a hidden barrier that is one that hides you from them so that they cannot see you — this was revealed regarding those who wanted to assassinate him s the Prophet.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Veil over the Hearts of the Idolators Allah says to His Messenger Muhammad : `When you recite Qur'an to these idolators, We put an invisible veil between you and them.' Qatadah and Ibn Zayd said, "It is coverings over their hearts," as Allah says: وَقَالُواْ قُلُوبُنَا فِى أَكِنَّةٍ مِمَّا تَدْع...

يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ لَا تَدْخُلُوا۟ بُيُوتَ ٱلنَّبِىِّ إِلَّآ أَن يُؤْذَنَ لَكُمْ إِلَىٰ طَعَامٍ غَيْرَ نَٰظِرِينَ إِنَىٰهُ وَلَٰكِنْ إِذَا دُعِيتُمْ فَٱدْخُلُوا۟ فَإِذَا طَعِمْتُمْ فَٱنتَشِرُوا۟ وَلَا مُسْتَـْٔنِسِينَ لِحَدِيثٍ إِنَّ ذَٰلِكُمْ كَانَ يُؤْذِى ٱلنَّبِىَّ فَيَسْتَحْىِۦ مِنكُمْ وَٱللَّهُ لَا يَسْتَحْىِۦ مِنَ ٱلْحَقِّ وَإِذَا سَأَلْتُمُوهُنَّ مَتَٰعًا فَسْـَٔلُوهُنَّ مِن وَرَآءِ حِجَابٍ ذَٰلِكُمْ أَطْهَرُ لِقُلُوبِكُمْ وَقُلُوبِهِنَّ وَمَا كَانَ لَكُمْ أَن تُؤْذُوا۟ رَسُولَ ٱللَّهِ وَلَآ أَن تَنكِحُوٓا۟ أَزْوَٰجَهُۥ مِنۢ بَعْدِهِۦٓ أَبَدًا إِنَّ ذَٰلِكُمْ كَانَ عِندَ ٱللَّهِ عَظِيمًا

Yaaa aiyuhal lazeena aamanoo laa tadkhuloo bu yootan Nabiyyi ilaaa ai yu'zana lakum ilaa ta'aamin ghaira naazireena inaahu wa laakin izaa du'eetum fadkhuloo fa izaa ta'imtum fantashiroo wa laa mustaaniseena lihadees; inna zaalikum kaana yu'zin Nabiyya fa yastahyee minkum wallaahu laa yastahyee minal haqq; wa izaa sa altumoohunna mataa'an fas'aloohunna minw waraaa'i hijaab; zaalikum atharu liquloobikum wa quloobihinn; wa maa kaana lakum an tu'zoo Rasoolal laahi wa laaa an tankihooo azwaajahoo mim ba'diheee abadaa; inna zaalikum kaana 'indal laahi 'azeema

O you who have believed, do not enter the houses of the Prophet except when you are permitted for a meal, without awaiting its readiness. But when you are invited, then enter; and when you have eaten, disperse without seeking to remain for conversation. Indeed, that [behavior] was troubling the Prophet, and he is shy of [dismissing] you. But Allah is not shy of the truth. And when you ask [his wives] for something, ask them from behind a partition. That is purer for your hearts and their hearts. And it is not [conceivable or lawful] for you to harm the Messenger of Allah or to marry his wives after him, ever. Indeed, that would be in the sight of Allah an enormity.

مومنو پیغمبر کے گھروں میں نہ جایا کرو مگر اس صورت میں کہ تم کو کھانے کے لئے اجازت دی جائے اور اس کے پکنے کا انتظار بھی نہ کرنا پڑے۔ لیکن جب تمہاری دعوت کی جائے تو جاؤ اور جب کھانا کھاچکو تو چل دو اور باتوں میں جی لگا کر نہ بیٹھ رہو۔ یہ بات پیغمبر کو ایذا دیتی ہے۔ اور وہ تم سے شرم کرتے ہیں (اور کہتے نہیں ہیں) لیکن خدا سچی بات کے کہنے سے شرم نہیں کرتا۔ اور جب پیغمبروں کی بیویوں سے کوئی سامان مانگو تو پردے کے باہر مانگو۔ یہ تمہارے اور ان کے دونوں کے دلوں کے لئے بہت پاکیزگی کی بات ہے۔ اور تم کو یہ شایاں نہیں کہ پیغمبر خدا کو تکلیف دو اور نہ یہ کہ ان کی بیویوں سے کبھی ان کے بعد نکاح کرو۔ بےشک یہ خدا کے نزدیک بڑا (گناہ کا کام) ہے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Commentary These verses have laid down some etiquettes and rules of Islamic social behavior. The reason for mentioning them in the context of the previous verses is that these rules were initially revealed for the Holy Prophet's ﷺ household and his wives, although their applicability is not specific...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: O you who believe do not enter the Prophet’s houses unless permission is granted you to enter by invitation to share a meal and so you enter without waiting for the right moment for when it is ready ināhu a verbal noun from anā ya’nī. But when you are invited enter and when you have had your meal di...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Etiquette of entering the Houses of the Prophet and the Command of Hijab This is the Ayah of Hijab, which includes several legislative rulings and points of etiquette. This is one of the cases where the revelation confirmed the opinion of `Umar bin Al-Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him, as i...

يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلنَّبِىُّ قُل لِّأَزْوَٰجِكَ وَبَنَاتِكَ وَنِسَآءِ ٱلْمُؤْمِنِينَ يُدْنِينَ عَلَيْهِنَّ مِن جَلَٰبِيبِهِنَّ ذَٰلِكَ أَدْنَىٰٓ أَن يُعْرَفْنَ فَلَا يُؤْذَيْنَ وَكَانَ ٱللَّهُ غَفُورًا رَّحِيمًا

Yaaa aiyuhan Nabiyyu qul li azwaajika wa banaatika wa nisaaa'il mu'mineena yudneena 'alaihinna min jalaabee bihinn; zaalika adnaaa ai yu'rafna falaa yu'zain; wa kaanal laahu Ghafoorar Raheemaa

O Prophet, tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers to bring down over themselves [part] of their outer garments. That is more suitable that they will be known and not be abused. And ever is Allah Forgiving and Merciful.

اے پیغمبر اپنی بیویوں اور بیٹیوں اور مسلمانوں کی عورتوں سے کہہ دو کہ (باہر نکلا کریں تو) اپنے (مونہوں) پر چادر لٹکا (کر گھونگھٹ نکال) لیا کریں۔ یہ امر ان کے لئے موجب شناخت (وامتیاز) ہوگا تو کوئی ان کو ایذا نہ دے گا۔ اور خدا بخشنے والا مہربان ہے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Commentary The previous verses have maintained that causing pain to any Muslim, man or woman, is forbidden and is a major sin, and in particular, inflicting pain on the Holy Prophet ﷺ is an act of infidelity, liable to Allah's curse. Now, there were two kinds of pain caused by the hypocrites to all ...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: O Prophet! Tell your wives and daughters and the women of the believers to draw their cloaks closely over themselves jalābīb is the plural of jilbāb which is a wrap that covers a woman totally — in other words let them pull part of it also over their faces leaving one eye visible when they need to l...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Command of Hijab Here Allah tells His Messenger to command the believing women -- especially his wives and daughters, because of their position of honor -- to draw their Jilbabs over their bodies, so that they will be distinct in their appearance from the women of the Jahiliyyah and from slave w...

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