The error of those who say that hijab is specific to the wives of the Prophet and his daughters
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Question:
Some shaykhs and students of knowledge in our Kingdom say that the hijab for women, and especially covering the face, is a privilege specific to the wives of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and his daughters. Please rule on this issue, and it is not...?
Answer:
This is a mistake. The one who says this is mistaken. If the wives of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) are among the most God-fearing of women, then others are all the more so. Therefore, they are prevented from exposing themselves and commanded to observe hijab. Furthermore, Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He) mentioned a cause that indicates that what is required applies to the wives of the Prophet and to women other than the wives of the Prophet. He said: [Al-Ahzab: 53]. Is purity required only for the wives of the Prophet, or for everyone? Purity is required for everyone, and women other than the wives of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) are in even greater need of it, because their faith is less.
The intended meaning : The cause explained by the Lord (Exalted and Majestic is He) is general: [Al-Ahzab: 53]. The original principle in rulings is generalization. Whoever claims specificity must provide evidence. Allah did not say this is specific to the wives of the Prophet, nor did the Messenger say so; rather, it is general. And He (Exalted and Majestic is He) said: [Al-Ahzab: 59], thereby generalizing it for everyone.
Some shaykhs and students of knowledge in our Kingdom say that the hijab for women, and especially covering the face, is a privilege specific to the wives of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and his daughters. Please rule on this issue, and it is not...?
Answer:
This is a mistake. The one who says this is mistaken. If the wives of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) are among the most God-fearing of women, then others are all the more so. Therefore, they are prevented from exposing themselves and commanded to observe hijab. Furthermore, Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He) mentioned a cause that indicates that what is required applies to the wives of the Prophet and to women other than the wives of the Prophet. He said:
And when you ask [his wives] for something, ask them from behind a partition. That is purer for your hearts and their hearts.
وَإِذَا سَأَلْتُمُوهُنَّ مَتَاعًا فَاسْأَلُوهُنَّ مِنْ وَرَاءِ حِجَابٍ ذَلِكُمْ أَطْهَرُ لِقُلُوبِكُمْ وَقُلُوبِهِنَّThe intended meaning : The cause explained by the Lord (Exalted and Majestic is He) is general:
That is purer for your hearts and their hearts
ذَلِكُمْ أَطْهَرُ لِقُلُوبِكُمْ وَقُلُوبِهِنَّO Prophet, tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers to bring down over themselves [part] of their outer garments
يَا أَيُّهَا النَّبِيُّ قُلْ لِأَزْوَاجِكَ وَبَنَاتِكَ وَنِسَاءِ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ يُدْنِينَ عَلَيْهِنَّ مِنْ جَلَابِيبِهِنَّ
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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