{"_id":"668da0710b76658b4c23375e","title":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Can women wear colorful or patterned abayas and hijabs?\\n\"}]}","question":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Is it permissible for women to wear hijabs/scarves with prints on them so long as they are covering themselves properly (neck, ears, hairline, etc.)? For example, I have a Hijab that is made of keffiyeh pattern. Is this okay to use as Hijab? Or is this impermissible and the patterns will draw attention to ourselves from others (i.e. making it more likely that men will not lower their gaze towards us if they see us wearing a pattern, print, vibrant color hijab/abaya)?\\n\\nIs there anything that states it is against women wearing prints/patterns/vibrant colors for abayas/hijabs? Should we stay away from bright colors and crazy patterns that will draw attention to ourselves in public by onlookers? Should I just wear all black? Can I go out in public with for example a bright blue abaya or scarf on? Would it be fine as long as I am covered properly? Or should we women only wear neutral colors to blend in with everything? I have heard many different opinions and wish to know what is truly required.\\n\"}]}","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"The point of ḥijāb is to cover oneself in public in a way that conceals one's beauty, as Allah commanded in the Qurʾān. Muslim jurists have established universal principles for ḥijāb: it should be loose enough to conceal the shape of the limbs, thick enough to conceal the color of the skin, not considered dressy, and not specific to the opposite gender.\\n\\nThe first two principles have universal applicability, but the latter two can vary based on local customs and perceptions. What is considered dressy or specific to one gender can differ from place to place, and this applies to patterns as well. Certain colors and patterns might be deemed too loud for public attire in one locality but acceptable in another. Similarly, items like pants for women might be seen as unacceptable in some places because only men wear them there, while in other places, they are perfectly acceptable.\\n\\nGiven these variations, it is extremely difficult to give a universal fatwa on something that can vary from culture to culture, and Sharīʿa accommodates these differences. Since we live in diverse environments, one should consider the customs of their specific community rather than the wider Muslim community.\\n\\nAdditionally, consider ḥijāb as a personal commitment between you and Allah. Focus on seeking Allah’s pleasure rather than trying to satisfy people's expectations. When in doubt, trust your heart and opt for simplicity without sacrificing elegance. Take control of your choices and liberate yourself from the pressures of fashion trends and others' opinions. Remember, your goal is to please Allah, not people, as you can never please everyone; there will always be those who approve of your attire and those who do not.\\n\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668d9fde0b76658b4c232779","tag":"Women: Modesty","count":60},{"_id":"668d9fe00b76658b4c2327ba","tag":"Women: Beauty","count":54}],"createdOn":"2024-07-09T20:41:21.593Z"}