God says
Tell the believing men to lower their gaze and to be mindful of their chastity: that will make greater purity for them: and God is well acquainted with whatever they do. -- Q24:30
And tell believing women to lower their gaze and to be mindful of their chastity, and not to display their charms [in public] beyond what may [decently] be apparent thereof; hence, let them draw their head-coverings over their bosoms.*…and let them not swing [in walking] so as to draw attention to their hidden charms. Q.24: 31
*since in accordance with the earlier fashion at the time (of the Prophet), the upper part of woman’s tunic had a wide opening in the front (as is generally seen today.)
As for those who avoid the [truly] grave sins and shameful deeds– even though they may sometime stumble* -- sometimes – Indeed, thy Sustainer is abounding in forgiveness. -- Q.53:32
*I.e., not deliberately – followed by sincere repentance (Baghawi, Razi, Ibn Khatir)
Prophet said
2. “Modesty adorns wherein it occurs.” – H: Tirmizi. N: Anas.
3. Abu Sa’eed al-Khodri reported that the Messenger of God was much more bashful than the virgins in their head-veils…. H: Bukhari, Muslim and others.
Tell the believing men to lower their gaze and to be mindful of their chastity: that will make greater purity for them: and God is well acquainted with whatever they do. -- Q24:30
And tell believing women to lower their gaze and to be mindful of their chastity, and not to display their charms [in public] beyond what may [decently] be apparent thereof; hence, let them draw their head-coverings over their bosoms.*…and let them not swing [in walking] so as to draw attention to their hidden charms. Q.24: 31
*since in accordance with the earlier fashion at the time (of the Prophet), the upper part of woman’s tunic had a wide opening in the front (as is generally seen today.)
As for those who avoid the [truly] grave sins and shameful deeds– even though they may sometime stumble* -- sometimes – Indeed, thy Sustainer is abounding in forgiveness. -- Q.53:32
*I.e., not deliberately – followed by sincere repentance (Baghawi, Razi, Ibn Khatir)
Prophet said
2. “Modesty adorns wherein it occurs.” – H: Tirmizi. N: Anas.
3. Abu Sa’eed al-Khodri reported that the Messenger of God was much more bashful than the virgins in their head-veils…. H: Bukhari, Muslim and others.
