While I choose to wear hijab I definately dont think it defines a womans islam.
A woman who prays 5 times a day, believes that there is one God and Mohammed (PBUH) is his messenger, pays her due Zakat, performs hajj and fasts in Ramadan but who does not wear hijab is munafeeq compared to a woman who covers, prays intermitandly, doesnt make up their fasting days etc is a better muslimah? Hog wash.
As I said, when I see such women who are not covered I know they have strong deen and wish that someday perhaps they can embrace their hijab but I would not have them abandon any of the 5 pillars to do so.
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"Diplomacy is the art of saying 'Nice doggie' until you can find a rock - Will Rogers"
While I choose to wear hijab I definately dont think it defines a womans islam.
A woman who prays 5 times a day, believes that there is one God and Mohammed (PBUH) is his messenger, pays her due Zakat, performs hajj and fasts in Ramadan but who does not wear hijab is munafeeq compared to a woman who covers, prays intermitandly, doesnt make up their fasting days etc is a better muslimah? Hog wash.
As I said, when I see such women who are not covered I know they have strong deen and wish that someday perhaps they can embrace their hijab but I would not have them abandon any of the 5 pillars to do so.
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"Diplomacy is the art of saying 'Nice doggie' until you can find a rock - Will Rogers"