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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books The Islamic Hijab (Veil) Introduction "And say to the believing women that they lower their gaze and guard their private parts and do not display their adornment save what is apparent of it; and let them wear their head-coverings over their bosoms..." (Holy Qur’an, 24:31). Islam recorded a great turning point in the history of woman which has no rival to this day.

Through it, she regained her honour and rights of which she had been deprived for centuries under the burdens of unjust views of the pre-Islamic era of Ignorance ( Jahiliyah ). Islam restored her full rights to lead a noble life under the shadow of a glorious civilized system. For the first time in history, woman was able to enjoy her lofty human rights, according to Islamic laws and legislation.

Injustices was removed from her and she could live as a human being having dignity, honour and rank equal to man. This right was to be practised within the limits of the Almighty Allah Who gave woman capabilities and prepared for her a natural opportunity to participate in the building of life, glory, establishing truth and spreading good.

This concept may remain as mere hopes and dreams to some people if it is not supported by the terms of the Holy Qur'an and the traditions of the Prophet and his infallible descendents ( Ahlul-Bait ) (peace and blessings of Allah be with them all). The society of Jahiliayh insisted on considering woman as a target for curses, a focal point for evil thoughts of the devil, or comparing her to an animal created in the form of a human being.

Once the Holy Qur'an was came, it declared the falsity of these opinions which contradicted truth and reality. It emphasized strongly that man and woman are twins gathered from one source and essence. 0 "Oh people! Be careful of (your duty to) your Lord, Who created you from a single being and created its mate of the same (kind) and spread from these two, men numerous and women;..." (Holy Qur’an, 4:1).

"He it is Who created you from a single being, and of the same (kind) did He make his mate, that he might incline to her;..." (Holy Qur’an, 7:189). "And Allah has made wives for you from among your selves, and has given you sons and grandchildren from your wives,..." (Holy Qur’an, 16:72). After declaring clearly the place of woman in life and human existence, the Holy Qur'an attacks strongly the custom of burying one's daughter alive ( wa'id )[^1].