Alaya+White_Female+Modesty



"to cover, to veil, to shelter" The definition of the headcoverings are very important. Notice how the definition consists of the words "to shelter". Shelter is used for protection and covering. If the headcoverings are worn in order to shelter the skin and flesh of a woman that means the headcovering are used for security. A females skin is being sheltered from the lurking eyes males which leads to lustful thoughts. “ The reason for this strictness is so that the woman is protected from the lustful gaze of men. She should not attract attention to herself in any way. It is permissible for a man to catch the eye of a woman, however it is haram (unlawful) for a man to look twice as this encourages lustful thoughts.” This quote is from a Islamic perspective. The Islamic headcovering regulations is believed to be the most strict. They try to protect the flesh from lustful thoughts. They decided that the best way of doing so was to cover up all the women. Till this day Muslim women cover themselves in order to be modest to Allah.

**“For men and women who are patient and constant, for men and women who fast (and deny themselves), for men and women who guard their chastity, and for men and women who engage much in God’s praise- for them has God prepared forgiveness and great reward.” (Qur’an 33:35)** This quote from the Qur'an is just stating that if you abide by Allah's orders such as modesty unto him from women, then you will forever be blessed. Im guessing that many Islamic women cover themselves to be guaranteed blessing from Allah, as long as they wear their hijab.

"Keep your dress modest. Short skirts are not pleasing to the Lord, but modesty is. (Proverbs 1:10; James 1:14-15) The Bible states the above quote in the Proverbs. This quote talks about modesty as far as clothing goes, requiring no extra clothing such as a headcovering. Specifies what is and isn't acceptable unto the Lord in Christianity. What the lord expects and accepts from his children.

"Modesty is more than the length of your skirt or the cut of your blouse. Ultimately, it's an issue of the heart." This quote explains modesty as a commitment. You cant just extend the length of your skirt and wear a certain shirt in order to be modest, it has to come from within. 1Ti 2:9-10 "…women should adorn themselves in respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly attire, (10) but with what is proper for women who profess godliness–with good works." This quote form the Timothy section of the bible explains that a women should respect themselves by being modest. Dress accordingly. Just like the Lord requires.


 * Works Cited**

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hijab http://www.catholicplanet.com/women/index.htm http://www.islamfortoday.com/7conditions.htm