Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad
Must a teenager wear a jilbaab once she reaches puberty? If her clothes are not tight fitting, does it not suffice?
In the name of Allah, the most Merciful, the most Compassionate.
Once a woman reaches the age of puberty (and a little before it, too), she must in front of marriageable men:
a) cover her body with clothing that is
1) loose; tight-fitting clothes are unlawful
2) thick enough such that the color of the skin does not show through
3) and long enough to cover the body;
She should also try not to wear clothing that attracts attention according to the culture of the area where she lives. For example, bright colors are perfectly normal in some parts of Africa, whereas they would turn heads in some parts of Canada.
As long as she fulfills these conditions, she is not obliged to wear the Arab style jilbab or abaya.
More importantly though, is modesty in her character. The Prophet, may Allah bless him and give him peace, said that modesty is a branch of faith and in another hadith, he said that it only brings good. Modesty is lacking in today's times, so whoever is blessed with this characteristic, has indeed been given a beautiful quality.
And Allah knows best.
MMVIII © SunniPath.
All rights reserved
No part of this article may be reproduced, displayed, modified, or distributed without the express prior written permission of the copyright holder. For permission, please submit a request at our Helpdesk.
The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, "Knowledge is only through study." While some knowledge can be gained from reading or casually listening to lectures, the best means to gain knowledge is through finding a qualified teacher and then setting up a systematic program of learning. Picking up a book or reading an article and trying to figure things out on our own is no substitute for learning from someone who has a direct link to our living tradition.
Through joining an online class at SunniPath Academy, you can benefit from convenient, online courses that will give you access to reliable scholars and our popular curriculum learning tracks. Knowledge gained in these courses will both build your iman and assist you in putting into practice what you learn. Don't give yourself less than you deserve, register today.
| Feb 5 | Spring Late Registration Ends |
| March 16 | Summer Registration Begins |
| April 23 | Summer Financial Aid Deadline |
| April 25 | Spring Semester Ends |
| May 11 | Summer Semester Begins |
| May 28 | Late Registration Ends |
| View entire academic calendar |
