Modesty is a quality that is loved by Allah. The hijab of the Muslim woman is indeed a  symbol of modesty. Modesty accompanies Eemaan (faith); this is why the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said: “Modesty is part of Eemaan and Eemaan is in Paradise.” [At-Tirmithi] Also: “Modesty and Eemaan are (intimate) companions: when one departs, so does the other.”
 In reality, Muslim women wear the hijab to seek the pleasure of God and to uphold Islam’s code of modesty. Hijab keeps a woman safe, not only in her own society but wherever she goes. It is a great blessing of Allah for Muslim women. Covering the beauty for a woman is for her honor and protection.
 
Importance of Hijab and virtues of Hijab can be judged by Quranic verses. Hijab or the covering of Muslim Women is mentioned in Quran clearly.
"O Prophet! Tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers to draw their cloaks (veils) all over their bodies (i.e. screen themselves completely). That will be better, that they should be known (as free respectable women) so as not to be annoyed. And Allah is Ever Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful." [al-Ahzab: 59]
Islam protects and safeguards the individuals and the society from awkward situations. The Messenger of Allah (P.B.U.H) said:
"Verily for every religion there is a characteristic, and the characteristic of Islam is Haya`a (modesty, shyness, bashfulness)" [Ibn Majah]

 Muslims believe that their true purpose in life is to worship God according to His instructions, as revealed in the holy book of Quran and follow the teachings of Muhammad (PBUH), the last prophet of Islam. Modest clothing is an integral aspect of worship in Islam as well.
 
In  Quran, Allah says, “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 (must ordinarily) appear thereof; that they should draw their veils over their bosoms” (24:31)
In a similar spirit of obedience, Muslim women have maintained modest covering (hijab) ever since. Hence, the primary motivation for wearing the hijab is to obey God (Allah in Arabic).
 Hijab is in fact, a "dress code" of a modest and pious woman in Islam. It is for the dignity of a Muslim woman. It is not a personal or individual decision; it is actually Allah's order for the betterment and respect for "Muslimahs". Hence, Hijab clearly identifies women as followers of Islam and Muslim women have become ambassadors of the Islamic faith.
 Hijab is a way to show Muslim women that in the world of Men they are respected. Hijab makes a woman secure from social evils such as lust and shows that they are equally respected in society.
Women have been given the utmost respect and highest statuses in Islam. Hijab is not just a dress code, it signifies something deeper. For Example, it is a barrier between a man and a Muslim woman. This signifies that a Muslim lady cannot be dealt with casually by any random person from the opposite gender and cannot even get involved in the indecent dialog. In essence, Hijab provides you inner peace and harmony.

Islam is the religion that gives a lot of respect to the women than any other religion. Hijab is the purity and the heart may become more pure with it as the sight is blocked and there will be prevention of evil thought or actions. In this regard, the ethical barrier, is to do the right things and to maintain the modesty.
Alhumdullilah ! I am so happy and fully satisfied with my Hijab. My Hijab is my identity; my Muslim identity ! and I am grateful to my Allah for being a Muslim.
Don't live according to your desires, LIVE according to what ALLAH says.
 
 يَا مُقَلِّبَ الْقُلُوبِ ثَبِّتْ قَلْبِى عَلَى دِينِكَ
O Controller of hearts, make my heart steadfast in Your religion.

اللّهُـمَّ رَحْمَتَـكَ أَرْجـوفَلا تَكِلـني إِلى نَفْـسي طَـرْفَةَ عَـيْن، وَأَصْلِـحْ لي شَأْنـي كُلَّـه لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أنْـت
“O Allah, I hope for Your mercy. Do not leave me to myself even for the blinking of an eye (i.e. a moment). Correct all of my affairs for me. There is none worthy of worship but You.” (Abu Dawud 4/324, Ahmad 5/42. Al-Albani graded it as good in Sahih Abu Dawud 3/959.)

لا إلَهَ إلاَّ اللَّهُ الْعَظـيمُ الْحَلِـيمْ، لا إلَهَ إلاَّ اللَّهُ رَبُّ العَـرْشِ العَظِيـمِ، لا إلَهَ إلاَّ اللَّهُ رَبُّ السَّمَـوّاتِ ورّبُّ الأَرْضِ ورَبُّ العَرْشِ الكَـريم
“There is no god except Allaah, the All-Mighty, the Forbearing; there is no god except Allaah, the Lord of the Mighty Throne; there is no god except Allaah, Lord of the heavens, Lord of the earth and Lord of the noble Throne.” (Al-Bukhari 8/154, Muslim 4/2092, )

اللهُ اللهُ رَبِّ لا أُشْـرِكُ بِهِ شَيْـئاً
Allaah, Allaah, my Lord, I do not associate anything with Him (Abu Dawud 2/87. See also Al-Albani, Sahih Ibn Majah 2/335.)



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