Hijab — Page 42
42 these words, “As I have explained, Allah the Almighty’s commandments enjoin lowering the gaze and women and men should not openly glance at each other. They should be modest. Secondly, you must hide your beauty. The clothes should be such that it does not display your figure. And thirdly, keep your head, neck, and bosom covered to hide your beauty. The outer covering (Burqa) which you wear, should be loose. Those who wear makeup and keep their faces uncovered fall under the category of those who reveal their beauty. Similarly, those who display their hair are also in the same category, because they are showing their hair by choice and they are fully aware that this is their beauty. Therefore, covering the head, veiling the face to an extent that it is not fully showing, and wearing appropriate clothes is minimum Purda. The Promised Messiah as has emphasized that such should be the minimum standard. ” (Address to Ladies, Jalsa Salana U. K. , July 30, 2010, Al-Fazl International, March 11, 2011)