Question No 39570
Question:
Is it haraam for a woman to wear coloured clothes even if it fulfils the conditions of hijab? If it is haraam, then is there a hadeeth or verse to prove that? What is meant by saying it should not be an adornment in itself?.
Answer:
Praise be to Allaah.
The conditions of the hijab of the Muslim woman have already been explained in the answer to question no. 6991.
It is not one of these conditions that it should be black. A woman may wear whatever she wants, so long as she does not wear a colour that is only for men , and she does not wear a garment that is an adornment in itself, i.e., decorated and adorned in such a way that it attracts the gaze of men, because of the general meaning of the verse (interpretation of the meaning):
“…and not to show off their adornment…”
[al-Noor 24:31]
This general meaning includes the outer garment, if it is decorated. Abu Dawood (565) narrated from Abu Hurayrah that the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Do not prevent the female slaves of Allaah from attending the mosques of Allaah, but let them go out unadorned.” Classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Irwa’ al-Ghaleel, 515.
It says in ‘Awn al-Ma’bood:
“ ‘Unadorned’ means not wearing perfume… they are commanded to go out like this and are forbidden to wear perfume lest they provoke men’s desires with their perfume. That also includes other things which are forbidden because they provoke desire, such as beautiful clothing and visible and expensive adornment.”
What a woman must do if she appears before non-mahram men is to avoid clothes that are decorated and adorned, which attract the gaze of men.
It says in Fataawa al-Lajnah al-Daa’imah (17/100):
It is not permissible for a woman to go out in a decorated garment that attracts people’s gaze, because this is something that tempts men.
It also says (17/108):
The dress of the Muslim woman need not only be black. It is permissible for her to wear any colour of clothing so long as it covers her ‘awrah, does not resemble men’s clothing, and is not so tight as to show the shape of her limbs or so thin as to show what is beneath it, and does not provoke temptation.
And it says (17/109):
Wearing black for women is not a must. They may wear other colours that are worn only by women, do not attract attention and do not provoke desire.
Many women choose to wear black, not because it is obligatory, but because it is farthest removed from being an adornment. There are reports which indicate that the women of the Sahaabah used to wear black. Abu Dawood (4101) narrated that Umm Salamah said: “When the words ‘and to draw their veils all over Juyoobihinna (i.e. their bodies, faces, necks and bosoms)’ [al-Noor 24:31 – interpretation of the meaning] were revealed, the women of the Ansaar went out looking as if there were crows on their heads because of their garments.” Classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh Abi Dawood.
The Standing Committee (17/110) said: This is to be understood as meaning that those clothes were black in colour.
And Allaah knows best.
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The female companions were known to wear black and dark colours (such as the hadith above, "crows on their heads"), but other colours are also permissible for a woman to wear. She must not wear any color, however, in vanity.
Hadith - Sahih Al-Bukhari 7.715
...'Aisha said that the lady (came), wearing a green veil ...
Hadith - Sahih Al-Bukhari 7.733
that he had seen Um Kulthum, the daughter of Allah's Apostle (saaws), wearing a red silk garment.
Hadith - Sahih Al-Bukhari 7.713
The Prophet (saaws) was given some clothes including a black Khamisa. The Prophet said,
"To whom shall we give this to wear?"
The people kept silent whereupon the Prophet said,
"Fetch Um Khalid for me." I (Um Khalid) was brought carried (as I was small girl at that time). The Prophet took the Khamisa in his hands and made me wear it and said,
"May you live so long that your dress will wear out and you will mend it many times." On the Khamisa there were some green or pale designs
(The Prophet saw these designs) and said,
"O Um Khalid! This is Sanah." (Sanah in a Ethiopian word meaning beautiful).
Hadith - Sunan of Abu Dawood #4055, Narrated Abdullah ibn Amr ibn al-'As
We came down with the Apostle of Allah (peace be upon him) from a turning of a valley. He turned his attention to me and I was wearing a garment dyed with a reddish yellow dye.
He asked: What is this garment over you? I recognised what he disliked. I then came to my family who were burning their oven. I threw it (the garment) in it and came to him the next day.
He asked: Abdullah, what have you done with the garment? I informed him about it. He said: Why did you not give it to one of your family to wear, for there is no harm in it for women.
thanks for sharing. jazakillaahi khairan.
Assalamu'alaykum ya akhee,
Alhamdulillah, you have a very beneficial blog. May Allah reward you for your efforts, ameen.
Akhee, I was wondering, there seems to be some 'dispute' over the hadith, where the Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wasalaam) said that a woman should cover everything except (pointing to) the hands and the face.
Is this true? (please excuse my ignorance..)
Therefore, a woman should be in a niqab, and not just the hijab. Hmm.
Also, from taking the hadith above, I wear socks. But many choose not to, is this then permissible?
Jazzakallahu khayr.
Wassalaamu'alaykum.
Wa 'alaykum as-Salamu wa rahmatullah.
Na'am, this is an issue of khilaf (difference of opinion) among the scholars.
1)A muslimah should cover everything except her 2 eyes
2)A muslimah should cover everything except her face and hands.
In fact, this khilaf is also found among the Shafi'i scholars. (i.e. there are 2 opinions in the Shafi'i madhhab)
From my reading, it appears that both sides have strong arguments and authentic evidences. (It's not exactly a 'dispute' over 1 hadith because the scholars from both sides refer to several hadiths.)
Hence, it's a matter of which is the stronger opinion.
Personally, I'm inclined towards the opinion of Shaykh al-Albaanee who states that it is not obligatory for a muslimah to cover her face and hands. His arguments is more convincing to me, along with the fact that this is the opinion of the majority of scholars.
He also argues that it is an issue of ghaddul basar (lowering the gaze), as stated in surah an-Noor, verses 30-31.
'ala kulli hal, it is an issue of khilaf. We should respect each other despite the difference in opinion.
With regards to the wearing of socks, if i remember correctly, Shaykh Saalih al-Fawzaan states that if a muslimah's clothing (e.g. robe) is long enough that it covers her feet, this is sufficient. However, the shaykh encourages that a muslimah wear socks as it is safer and more of precautionary as it decreases the possibility of the feet being exposed accidentally/unintentionally.
Wallahu a'lam.
(Pls note that the above statement is based on my understanding as a student of knowledge. I might be right and i might be wrong. Hence, it should not be regarded as a fatwa, a'oodhu billaah..)
Assalaamu'alaykum akhee,
Jazzakallahu khayr..
Alhamdulillah, both views are acceptable. My family would freak out if I had to wear the niqab.. although if it were a requirement inshaa Allaah He would make it easy for me..
Many sisters do not know that we can wipe over our hijab and socks (provided we are in a state of wudhu' before putting them on) so the ablution area is a nightmare for people like me who wear socks! Alhamdulillaah 'ala kulli hal..
Wassalaamu'alaykum
Wa 'alaykum as-Salamu wa rahmatullah.
Wa jazakillahi khair aidan.
Regarding the wiping of socks, unfortunately even brothers do not understand the matter. There are brothers (not salafi) who frown upon seeing me wiping over the socks in wudoo'. They don't know that this is a matter of rukhsah (flexibility).
Those who understand this rukhsah will realise who easy and flexible the religion is, especially for those office workers who have to wear socks and shoes all the time.
wallahu al-musta'an.
Assalaamu'alaykum ya akhee,
You said, "Those who understand this rukhsah will realise who easy and flexible the religion is..."
I totally agree! Only the muslims themselves make Islaam difficult.. from all the religions I have 'tried,' Islaam has indeed liberated me, walhamdulillaah.
may Allah continue to give us tawfeeq and hidayah, ameen..
wa 'alaykum as-salamu wa rahmatullah.
all the religions that you've "tried"? what do you mean?
feel free to drop me an email at ibnshamsuddeen@yahoo.com.sg
Assalaamu'alaykum akhee,
Oh, I am a revert to Islaam alhamdulillaah.. sorry I was not clear.
Wassalaamu'alaykum
Wa 'alaykum as-Salaamu wa rahmatullaah.
Al-Hamdu lillaah.. may Allah continue to bestow His Guidance upon you..
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