Bismillah Rahmanir Rahim

I have built this website to dispel the rumor that the Niqab (Face Veil) is not required of the Muslimah to wear, when in fact it is an obigatory duty on her as a true believing woman. I first began my Islamic journey searching the Web and looking for answers with regards to Niqab. For those who say, "Niqab is not recommended, and this is wrong. Regular Hijab is enough." Then I think of when the Prophet (s.a.w.) forbid women to cover the face with a veil during Hajj and during Salat. He never told the believing women to disregard the Niqab any other time. If the women were doing anything wrong, wouldnt the Prophet (s.a.w.) have been the first to correct these women?

We all know that the face is where the seat of beauty lies. This idea is discussed in a book entitled, Hijaab written by Sheikh Muhammad bin Saleh bin Uthalmeen. He says, ".... the compulsion of covering the face will be to a greater extent, because the face is the centre of beauty and temptaion. Thus we find that when people search for a beautiful person, they ask only regarding the face. If the face is beautiful, they dont attach so much importance to the rest of the body. Thus if becomes apparent that the face is truly the place of beauty whether it concerns questioning about beauty or giving information."

Insha allah, I will prove that Niqab is Wajib (obligatory). I have collected several links to very good sites on Niqab, Masha' allah, they explain their evidences from the Qur'an and Sunnah (ways of the Prophet s.a.w.). Many scholars have been debating about this for many years. Some people claim they have definitive proof that the Niqab is not necessary, however, the proof is there. Some will always have an excuse for something they dont wish to do and no matter how much Qur'an and Sunnah you show them, they will continue to be blind and deaf to it. Yes, I do agree that we, as Musimahs should research this subject and find out as much as we can about Niqab. I researched both sides of the issue, from those in favor of Niqab to those not in favor of it's practice. I came to one conclusion, what if this is Wajib and b/c of the other sisters telling me it is wrong and it is not from Islam when Allah has ordained it and then I dont practice it, then this action will be against me on my day of judgement and none of those people who were against can help me and speak for me. I would rather fear Allah(swt) than the people.

Laylah Hassan

Here are Sites that give Evidence on Niqab
Ruling in favor of Niqab
Niqab: Bidah or Sunnah
Niqab as part of Shariah
Law of Hijab: Niqab
Muslimah's Islamic Dress
Article written by Niqabi

Those who disrespect sisters in Niqab
He who prevent a Slave- Article about those who make fun of Niqabis
Fatawaa on Niqab

Photos of Niqabis
Niqabi Gallery - Different styles of wearing Niqab

Qur'an and Hadith
Explaining verse An-Nur (24:31)
Explaining verse Al-Ahzab (33:59)

Correct Islamic Behavior
The Ideal Muslimah- Excerpts from the book

Legal Intervention for Muslimahs
Protecting your rights