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Hijab (12):

Q1: I am 13 years old. Do I have to wear socks when I go outside?

A: Yes, covering the feet in the presence of marriagable men is a must based on compulsory precaution.

Q2: I always cover my hair and some times my neck gets out is it haram or no?

A: It is a must to cover the neck in the presence of marriagable men - non Mahram.

Q3: Should the chin be covered while wearing hijab or it can be shown just like you show the rest of the face?

A: It is unlawful for a women to uncover under the chin in the presence of marriagable men.

Q4: According to Sura Nour old women need not to wear hijab, is it correct??

A: Yes, the ones that despair of menstruation.

Q5: Alot of women in the Western countries deny the status of hijab. They said that in the modern life hijab isn't neccessary because rest of society is not wearing it.
1. What is the status of hijab in Islam?
2. Is hijab wajib, mustahab or makruh?
3. In which context are women allowed to stop wearing hijab?

A: Hijab is mandatory for woman and she can not leave it after reaching the age of puberty which is completing the age of nine linear years. She must continue to wear it till she reaches the time of the discontinuity of her monthly cycle of menstruation which is known as the age of despair.
Hijab is a religious obligation that does not change because of time and place. The laws of the Islamic religion are from God and last till the day of judgment.

Q6: What kind of hijab or better to say covering is suitable for women & what kind of them are not?

A: It is expected that woman pays great attention to her virtue and not be a subject to be looked at by men in a desirable way. What is needed in hijab is to observe this issue.

Q7: What color is suitable for women's hijab & why?

A: There is no set color to hijab. It is best to observe what is mentioned in the prevous answer.

Q8: Under what circumstances, does the face veil [niqab] become wajib?

A: A woman is not obligated to cover her face. Yes, she is not permitted to display her facial adornment except for the kohl where she is permitted to show it to strange marriagable men - non Mahram.

Q9: Is my non Muslim father allowed to see my wife without Hijab? ?

A: Yes, he is allowed.

Q10: In the West Men and Women usually shake hands at work and outside work when they are introduced. Sometimes they even kiss each other on the cheek or hug each other. This is considered normal practice and if a Muslim does not do it he is seen as anti-social and if he gives a religious excuse he is seen as a fanatic. This leads at times to losing ones job or at least negative feelings or ostracization.
In such a situation may a Muslim man shake hands, kiss or hug a Non-Mahram woman without lust of course?

A: It is not permissible to do so. Muslims are obligated to follow the teachings of their religion in a kind and calm way so others may understand their religion gradually.

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