Why did the tradition of covering up in Islam start?
Why did the tradition of covering up in Islam start?
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The practice of hijab in Islam originated with the Prophet Muhammad and was meant to reinforce the identity and commitment of women to their faith. The Quran states: “O Prophet! Tell your wives and daughters, and the believing women, that they should draw their cloaks (veils) over them; That is most convenient that they may be known (and not molested)” (33:59). Over time, this tradition has been continued by Muslims as an outward sign of respectability, modesty and privacy.
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Why did the tradition of covering up in Islam start?
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The tradition of covering up in Islam started as a sign of modesty and respect towards God and other people. Muslims believe that Adam and Eve’s first act of disobedience against God was their revealing of their bodies to each other, so covering up became a way to enforce modesty in Muslim communities. The Prophet Muhammed also instructed women to cover up when prophesying publically, as he wanted them to be taken seriously without the distraction of showing too much skin. Additionally, some traditions include covering up as a symbol of piety and dedicationto spiritual practices that should not be seen by those who are not committed practitioners themselves.
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